Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund 2025: Matchday 33 of Bundesliga 2024-25 features a high-stakes clash at the Bay Arena as Bayer Leverkusen host Borussia Dortmund. With the season nearing its conclusion, both sides are fighting for strong finishes—Dortmund in particular aiming to secure a top-four spot.
Current Form and League Standing
Bayer Leverkusen currently sit second in the Bundesliga table, but their form has dipped with just two wins in their last five games (D-W-D-D-W). The reigning champions failed to retain their title and will aim to close the season strongly.
Borussia Dortmund are 5th, just one point outside the top four. They’ve surged back into European contention with an impressive run of form (W-W-W-W-D) and will look to continue that momentum in this crucial encounter.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund 2025: Match Time
Nepali Time: 7:15 PM
Indian Time: 7:00 PM
UAE Time: 5:30 PM
Date: Sunday, 11 May 2025
Venue: BayArena, Leverkusen
Referee: TBD
VAR: Yes
How to Watch Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund 2025 Live
India & Nepal: Sony Liv, Sony Sports Network
UK: Sky Sports Mix, Sky Go UK
USA: ESPN+
Nigeria: Star Times App, Canal+ Sport Afrique
UAE: beIN Sports
Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund 2025: Players to Watch
Alejandro Grimaldo (Leverkusen)
The Spanish full-back continues to shine under Xabi Alonso. A tireless presence on the left flank, he’s delivered key performances even as Leverkusen struggle for consistency.
Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund)
Dortmund’s leading goal-scorer this season with 19 Bundesliga goals, Guirassy’s instinctive finishing and physical dominance make him a constant threat.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund 2025: Injury Updates
Leverkusen: Jeanuël Belocian, Martin Terrier, Nordi Mukiele, Alejo Sarco, and Mario Hermoso are all sidelined.
Dortmund: Cole Campbell, Nico Schlotterbeck, Maximilian Beier, and Filippo Mané are out with injuries.
Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 43
Bayer Leverkusen Wins: 13
Borussia Dortmund Wins: 20
Draws: 10
Leverkusen won the last encounter between the two sides 3-2.
Predicted Lineups for Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund
Bayer Leverkusen (3-4-2-1)
Kovár (GK); Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapié; Frimpong, Garcia, Xhaka, Grimaldo; Buendia, Wirtz; Schick
Borussia Dortmund (3-4-2-1)
Kobel (GK); Bensebaini, Anton, Süle; Svensson, Grob, Nmecha, Ryerson; Gittens, Brandt; Guirassy
Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund 2025: Match Prediction
Borussia Dortmund are in excellent form and cannot afford a misstep in their pursuit of Champions League football. Leverkusen, while dangerous, are vulnerable defensively.
Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 1-2 Borussia Dortmund
