Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sat, 29 Nov '25)

The upcoming Bundesliga fixture is scheduled to take place at Germany's BayArena on Saturday, November 29, 2025, UTC. Historical encounters between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund reveal a balanced rivalry, with each team claiming a single victory and sharing a draw in the last three matches. In their previous meeting on May 11, 2025, Borussia Dortmund emerged victorious with a 4-2 away win over Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

Analyzing the current form of both teams, Bayer 04 Leverkusen enters this match on a high note, following a commanding 6-0 triumph against 1. FC Heidenheim. Conversely, Borussia Dortmund shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw with Hamburger SV. In their domestic campaigns, Bayer 04 Leverkusen stands in the 5th position, trailing Borussia Dortmund, who occupies the 3rd spot in the league standings.

Focusing on individual performances, Bayer 04 Leverkusen will rely heavily on P. Schick, their top scorer this season with 5 goals, while Borussia Dortmund must be wary of his threat. Meanwhile, J. Ryerson, with 3 assists, remains a pivotal figure for Borussia Dortmund in creating scoring opportunities. Player evaluations reflect Bayer 04 Leverkusen’s Alejandro Grimaldo, Edmond Tapsoba, and Aleix García as standout performers with ratings of 7.62, 7.41, and 7.27, respectively. On the other hand, Borussia Dortmund's best players by ratings are Emre Can at 8, followed by Nico Schlotterbeck and Aarón Anselmino at 7.72 and 7.5, respectively.

Ball retention has been slightly better for Bayer 04 Leverkusen, with an average possession of 58.3% compared to Borussia Dortmund's 56.3% this season. When predicting corner statistics, Bayer 04 Leverkusen averages 4.5 corners per match against Borussia Dortmund's average of 6. Defensive discipline appears relatively consistent between the teams, with Bayer 04 Leverkusen recording 23 yellow cards, 2 red cards, and conceding 3 penalty goals. Comparatively, Borussia Dortmund has accrued 16 yellow cards, 2 red cards, and conceded the same number of penalty goals.

Given these statistics and recent performances, Borussia Dortmund seems poised to leverage their superior league position and individual talent ratings to edge out Bayer 04 Leverkusen in this matchup. However, considering the competitive momentum of both teams, this contest could be intensely fought, making accurate prediction crucial.