Bundesliga | Gameweek 33

May 11, 2025 at 2.30pm UK

BayArena

B. Leverkusen vs Dortmund

Match preview

The home side were 2-0 down when Freiburg scored their second goal in the 48th minute, but scored twice from the 82nd minute to level the scores, despite only creating 0.29 xG in the 90 minutes.

The Schwarz-Roten have kept three clean sheets in their last five matches, but have only scored six goals in that time, compared to eight in their previous three.

It was confirmed on Friday that coach Xabi Alonso will leave the club this summer, with the Spaniard heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid.

Leverkusen beat Dortmund 3-2 in the league on 10 January, but that was their only win over the visitors in five matches, two of which they lost.

Alonso's side are unbeaten in their last five matches, but have been held to three stalemates in that time.

The Werkself's home record is also mixed, with two wins and a draw in their last three at the BayArena, but two defeats and a draw in their last three at the stadium.

As for Borussia Dortmund, they beat Wolfsburg 4-0 on 3 May, creating four good chances and generating almost 2.5 xG.

Coach Niko Kovac will be pleased with his side's attacking prowess as they have scored 12 goals in their last four matches, although they have also conceded five in that time.

BVB currently occupy the Europa League spot in the division, but are just one point behind fourth-placed Freiburg, who occupy the final Champions League spot in the top flight.

They go into Sunday's clash on the back of four consecutive wins in all competitions and have also won five and drawn one of their last six Bundesliga matches.

Dortmund's away form has been less consistent, with two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five away games.

Recent Performance

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Team News

Bayer Leverkusen defenders Jeanuel Belocian, Mario Hermoso and Nordi Mukiele are injured, but regulars Edmond Tapsoba, Jonathan Tah and Piero Hincapie are available.

Granit Xhaka was key to Alonso's success in Germany and the Spaniard is likely to start him in midfield alongside Aleix Garcia.

Striker Florian Wirtz is certain to feature, and could partner Emiliano Buendia and Patrik Schick in attack.

Dortmund have only two major absentees, with centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck not expected to return until October and attacker Maximilian Beier likely to be available shortly after the end of the season in late May.

Kovac has played with a back three during his time in charge, and could select Niklas Sule, Waldemar Anton and Ramy Bensebaini at the back.

Striker Serhou Guirassy will be looking to add to his tally of 32 goals in all competitions, although he could be heavily reliant on the services of Julian Brandt and Karim Adeyemi.

Possible starting lineup

Bayer Leverkusen possible starting lineup:

Kovar; Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Xhaka, Garcia, Grimaldo; Wirtz, Buendia; Schick

Borussia Dortmund possible starting lineup:

Kobel; Sule, Anton, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Nmecha, Gross, Svensson; Brandt, Adeyemi; Guirassy