Our Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia M'gladbach Prediction: 2-1
Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia M'gladbach in the Germany Bundesliga I is scheduled for an 15:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday September 21, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia M'gladbach prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Bayer Leverkusen's Last Match – FC Copenhagen vs Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 2-2 UEFA Champions League draw with FC Copenhagen on September 18. In that match, Bayer Leverkusen controlled 58% of possession and managed 11 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Copenhagen | 42% | 10 (7) | 1.7 | 39 |
 Bayer Leverkusen | 58% | 11 (4) | 1.06 | 51 |
Borussia M'gladbach's Last Match – Borussia M'gladbach vs Werder Bremen
Borussia M'gladbach must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-4 Germany Bundesliga I defeat against Werder Bremen on September 14. In that match, Borussia M'gladbach saw 55% of the ball and created 19 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Borussia M'gladbach | 55% | 19 (3) | 1.39 | 61 |
 Werder Bremen | 45% | 12 (7) | 2.16 | 25 |
Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia M'gladbach Stats
Key Stats
| Bayer Leverkusen | Borussia M'gladbach | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.02 | Attacking Strength | 1.23 |
| 0.82 | Defence Strength | 1.08 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bayer Leverkusen are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Borussia M'gladbach average 1.5 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Bayer Leverkusen 22-12
Borussia M'gladbach 15-12
What are the odds for this match?
Bayer Leverkusen to win: @1.571
Draw: @4.75
Borussia M'gladbach to win: @4.75
Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen (3-4-2-1) : Mark Flekken, Jarell Quansah, Loic Bade, Edmond Tapsoba, Lucas Vazquez, Malik Tillman, Aleix Garcia, Alex Grimaldo, Ibrahim Maza, Eliesse Ben Seghir, Patrik Schick
Borussia M'gladbach (3-4-2-1) : Moritz Nicolas, Kevin Diks, Nico Elvedi, Fabio Chiarodia, Joe Scally, Rocco Reitz, Yannick Engelhardt, Lukas Ullrich, Kevin Stoger, Jens Castrop, Shuto Machino
Bayern Munich 
Borussia Dortmund 
RB Leipzig 
VfB Stuttgart 
Bayer Leverkusen 
Cologne 
Eintracht Frankfurt 
SC Freiburg 
Hamburg 
St Pauli 
TSG Hoffenheim 
Werder Bremen 
Union Berlin 
Augsburg 
Wolfsburg 
Mainz 
Borussia M'gladbach 
Heidenheim