Borussia Dortmund haven’t always been foot perfect in the German Bundesliga this season, with the team sitting ten points behind Bayer Leverkusen in the standings. The fact that they are eight behind Bayern Munich is probably more telling, although they are always capable of landing a victory and they will be confident of putting a dent in Bayer Leverkusen’s form.
There are certainly plenty of goals in the team, with Dortmund having enjoyed a 4-2 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach. There was a fine comeback in that clash after trailing their opponents by a 2-0 scoreline, while they more recently managed to claim an impressive 3-1 win away to Milan to take control of a difficult Champions League group.
However, Bayer Leverkusen have been the story of the season so far. Xabi Alonso has turned this team into a well-oiled machine and they boast an astonishing record at the time of writing. With the exception of a 2-2 draw away to Bayern Munich, the team have won every single game in all competitions including the Europa League.
It’s not a team of superstars although a recent 3-0 victory away to Werder Bremen demonstrated their attacking prowess along with their defensive stinginess. Previously to this came a 4-0 win over Union Berlin, with ten shots on target and the goals being shared evenly around the team. Perhaps a Leverkusen win and BTTS Yes is the best bet here.