Bayer Leverkusen v Borussia Dortmund: Prediction, Tips and Odds

Borussia Dortmund will hope to improve their top four hopes when they travel to the BayArena to take on Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday afternoon.

Leverkusen are second in the table but their title defence came to an end last weekend when they were held to a 2-2 draw at Freiburg.

The hosts are now eight points behind Bayern Munich with two games remaining, and manager Xabi Alonso confirmed on Friday that he will be stepping down from his role at the end of the season.

Alonso led Leverkusen to a domestic double last season, but he has been unable to repeat that success and Dortmund will hope to ruin his farewell party at the BayArena.

Bayer Leverkusen v Borussia Dortmund betting tips and predictions

Borussia Dortmund Draw No Bet - 4/5

A quick glance at the Bundesliga table would suggest that Leverkusen will cruise to victory as they have a 17-point cushion over Dortmund.

While their title defence failed, Leverkusen come into the game on the back of a five-match unbeaten run.

However, they have only won two of those games, and there are signs that suggest Alonso's tenure is ending with a whimper.

Ordinarily, Alonso's final home game in charge would be a party atmosphere which would usually lead to a win, but Dortmund come into Sunday's match on the back of four successive victories.

Niko Kovac's outfit have gone six games without defeat in the league and they have something to play for as they chase a top-four spot.

Dortmund's need for points is greater than Leverkusen's and their recent form suggests they should be able to avoid defeat at the bare minimum.

Over 3.5 goals - 6/5

Sunday's game should be one for the neutral, as these two sides look to deliver another classic encounter.

The pair last met in January, with Leverkusen running out 3-2 winners away from home.

Both teams have scored in the last three meetings between the pair, and another end-to-end match should be expected.

Alonso's players will want to give him the perfect send off at the BayArena, but they will do well to stop Dortmund's rampant attack.

During Dortmund's six-match unbeaten run in the Bundesliga, the scored a minimum of two goals in every game. They netted three or more in six of those ties and they are ending the domestic campaign in fine style.

They beat Barcelona 3-1 in their final game in the UEFA Champions League and all signs point to a high-scoring affair in Leverkusen.

Serhou Guirassy to score anytime - 11/10

Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy is a man on a mission this season and he has enjoyed a remarkable campaign in the yellow and black.

Guirassy has scored 32 goals in 43 appearances for Dortmund, with 19 of those coming in the Bundesliga.

He is the joint-top scorer in the UEFA Champions League alongside Raphinha, and it is highly likely that they will share the Golden Boot.

Guirassy is five goals behind Harry Kane in the race for the Bundesliga Golden Boot and he will look to end the season on a high.

The 29-year-old has scored seven goals in four games and he can score against Leverkusen for the second time this season.

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Bayer Leverkusen v Borussia Dortmund odds

Bayer Leverkusen - 13/8
Draw - 29/10
Borussia Dortmund - 11/8

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