Date: Sunday, 22nd January, 2017
Kick-off: 14:30 UK / 15:30 CET
Venue: Bay Arena, Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen started the league off with an impressive display against Borussia in Dortmund. Leverkusen controlled the whole match, scored the first goal in the opening minute, and the “Millionaires” from Dortmund couldn’t recover after that.
After that convincing display, all the experts believe that Bayer will continue their victory series against Hertha. Leverkusen is having some problems in front of this match, with Lars Bender not yet ready to be in the starting lineup.
Emir Spahic and Kiyriakos Papadopoulos will compete for the central defender spot, and Drmic and Brandt could feature in attack, but Bayer Leverkusen could start the match in the same formation and lineup as last week, against Dortmund.
Hertha Berlin
Hertha only got a draw from their match against Werder at home, and now they are facing a difficult task of overcoming a tough opponent as a visitor. Hertha’s defence didn’t look too well in the first round match, and the unimpressive display could easily be carried off to this match, as well. Also, they have numerous injured players, so they will have to mix it up when it comes to the team which will play this game.
Ronny, Kraft, Langkamp, Baumjohann, Gersbeck, Haraguchi, Lustenberger, Allagui and Cigerci are injured for this match.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Hertha Match Prediction
Considering all the facts, it is expected that Bayer Leverkusen will win this match, and we should see a number of goals scored. Hertha’s problems with the defence and the numerous injuries in the club will be a major distraction for the rest of the team, so Leverkusen should take advantage of that.
Match Betting Tip: Bayer Leverkusen to win
