Dortmund vs Leverkusen: Borussia Dortmund eye a confident start when they welcome Leverkusen for their opening Bundesliga clash on Saturday.
Match Details:
Teams: Dortmund vs Leverkusen
Venue: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany
Date: Saturday 6th August, 2022
Time: 10:00 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
Preview
Dortmund finished their pre-season campaign with a 1-1 draw against Antalyaspor where Brandt and Ndao scored for either side to ensure a share of the spoils.
This after a 3-0 comfortable win over 1860 München saw them qualify to next round of DFB Pokal.
They will look to begin the new season in a positive manner and get up and running.
On the other hand, Leverkusen were knocked out of the DFB Pokal 1st round when they lost 4-3 to Elversberg.
This was a shattering defeat due to which Leverkusen eye a winning return in order to restore the lost confidence.
Leverkusen had a decent pre-season run but the loss last week will leave the wounds open, which they will need to cover quickly against a strong Dortmund side.
Both teams last met in the Bundesliga in February, where Leverkusen won 5-2. Akanji (Og), Wirtz, Andrich, Tah and Diaby struck for the visitors then.
Form Guide
Dortmund: DWLLW
Leverkusen: LWDWW
Last Matches of both teams:
Dortmund 1-1 Antalyaspor
Elversberg 4-3 Leverkusen
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Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Dortmund vs Leverkusen in India?
The match is live streamed on Sony LIV App and JioTV; while the broadcast is on Sony TEN 1.
Team News
Passlack is a doubt for BVB while Süle, Haller and Rothe are out of contention.
Wirtz is the sole absentee for Leverkusen due to a cruciate ligament injury due to which he is expected back only in November.
Dortmund possible 11:
Kobel, Meunier, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Guerreiro, Dahoud, Bellingham, Adeyemi, Reus, Malen and Moukoko
Leverkusen possible 11:
Hradecky, Hincapie, Tapsoba, Tah, Frimpong, Bellarabi, Andrich, Demirbay, Diaby, Schick and Azmoun
Prediction: Dortmund 2-1 Leverkusen
This is expected to be an open contest with both sides competing for the result. The hosts have Haller out for a while due to which Moukoko needs to step up for the goals.
Dortmund has the edge due to quality and home support. Hence, we see them nicking this one by the off goal.
Leverkusen has the form but their defensive capabilities remain a concern.
Players to watch out for: Reus, Meunier, Schick and Diaby.
