Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund – Pre-Match Analysis
Fixture360 only lists fixtures from a curated set of leagues, chosen specifically to keep our prediction model accurate.
Poisson model rates Bayer Leverkusen at 46%, yet other data sources diverge — this Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
✍️ Match Preview
Fixture Analysis
It is a Bundesliga clash, Regular Season - 28 as Bayer Leverkusen welcome Borussia Dortmund to BayArena. Kick-off is set for Saturday 3 April 2027 at 13:30 UTC.
Form Guide
Bayer Leverkusen — All Games: 5W 2D 3L from 10 Bundesliga outings this season, averaging 1.70 points per game. Last five: D L W D W. They are averaging 2.00 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. Bayer Leverkusen have played only a handful of Bundesliga games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Bayer Leverkusen at BayArena this season: 6W 3D 1L from 10 home games — 2.10 PPG on home soil. They are averaging 2.50 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Across all Bundesliga games this season, Borussia Dortmund have recorded 7W 0D 3L from 10 outings — 2.10 PPG. Last five: W W W W W. They are scoring at 1.90 per game and conceding 0.80. Defensively, 0.80 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets. Borussia Dortmund have played only a handful of Bundesliga games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Borussia Dortmund's form when playing away from home: 7W 1D 2L across 10 road games this term (2.20 PPG). They are averaging 1.80 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road.
The form comparison is too close to call — 1.70 PPG (Bayer Leverkusen) versus 2.10 (Borussia Dortmund). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.
Head to Head
The rivalry is an even one: 3 wins apiece for Bayer Leverkusen, 5 for Borussia Dortmund and 2 shared spoils from 10 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 10 meetings have averaged 3.6 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 11 Apr 2026, ended 1–0 with Bayer Leverkusen winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.6 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading Patterns
Bayer Leverkusen in-play and half-time data (38 games, 19 at home): they score before half-time in 79% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 80% of those occasions; they lead at the break 50% of the time; BTTS occurs in 58% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 53% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 45%.
Borussia Dortmund in-play and half-time data (38 games, 19 at away): they score before half-time in 74% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; they lead at the break 60% of the time; BTTS occurs in 58% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 53% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 47% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Bayer Leverkusen 63% versus Borussia Dortmund 47%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Bayer Leverkusen 60% | Borussia Dortmund 55%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Bayer Leverkusen 1.60 xG and Borussia Dortmund 1.19 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Bayer Leverkusen attack 1.118 / defence 0.748 | Borussia Dortmund attack 1.134 / defence 0.712. League average goals — home 2.006 / away 1.401. Borussia Dortmund's defence strength of 0.712 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Bayer Leverkusen's defence rating of 0.748 is below average — the home backline is amplifying the visitor's projected output. Data: 38 Bayer Leverkusen games / 38 Borussia Dortmund games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Bayer Leverkusen 46% | Draw 26% | Borussia Dortmund 28%. Fair-value odds: Bayer Leverkusen 2.17 | Draw 3.85 | Borussia Dortmund 3.57. Bayer Leverkusen hold a narrow Poisson edge at 46% — the draw (26%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 53% | BTTS probability 56% | Total xG 2.79. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 53%/47% — the total xG of 2.79 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 56% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Bayer Leverkusen are the pick at 46% — moderate model lean. With a 26% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Bayer Leverkusen offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 28% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 2.79 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 53% — strong confidence, supported by form averaging 3.0 goals per game and H2H averaging 3.6 goals per meeting.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 56% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Bayer Leverkusen 60% | Borussia Dortmund 50% BTTS from recent games.
🔮 Your Prediction
Sign in to submit your prediction and see how it compares to the rest of the community.
💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund | Competition: Bundesliga, Regular Season - 28 | Venue: BayArena • Kick-off: Saturday 3 Apr 2027, 13:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Bayer Leverkusen 46% | Draw 26% | Borussia Dortmund 28% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 53% | BTTS 56% | xG Bayer Leverkusen 1.60 / Borussia Dortmund 1.19 • Poisson strength factors: Bayer Leverkusen attack 1.118 / def 0.748 | Borussia Dortmund attack 1.134 / def 0.712 | league avg home 2.006 / away 1.401 • Poisson stance: Bayer Leverkusen (46%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.60
Bayer Leverkusen xG
Expected Goals
1.19
Borussia Dortmund xG
56%
BTTS
77%
Over 1.5
53%
Over 2.5
30%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund kick off?
Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund is scheduled to kick off at 13:30 on Saturday 3 April 2027 at BayArena.
Where is Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund being played?
The match is being played at BayArena.
What competition is Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund part of?
Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund is a Regular Season - 28 fixture in the Bundesliga (Germany).
Who is favourite to win Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund?
Our statistical model gives Bayer Leverkusen a 46% chance of winning, Borussia Dortmund a 28% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Bayer Leverkusen the favourite.
Will both teams score in Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund?
Our model estimates a 56% probability that both Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund will score (BTTS).
Will Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 53%.
What is the head-to-head record between Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund?
Record (10 meetings): Bayer Leverkusen 3W | Draws 2 | Borussia Dortmund 5W.
What form are Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund in?
Bayer Leverkusen (all comps): 5W-2D-3L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 2.00 / GA 1.30 | L5 D-L-W-D-W. Borussia Dortmund (all comps): 7W-0D-3L in 10 | 2.10 PPG | GF 1.90 / GA 0.80 | L5 W-W-W-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Bayer Leverkusen's attack at 1.12x the league average against Borussia Dortmund's defence at 0.71x — combine the two and it projects 1.60 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Borussia Dortmund's attack versus Bayer Leverkusen's defence, projects 1.19 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 38/38 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 13.2% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (9.4%), 1-0 (8.3%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 31% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Bayer Leverkusen Win
46%
2.17
26%
3.82
28%
3.61
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.7%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
9.9%
Home win
2 – 1
9.4%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.60
Bayer Leverkusen xG
Total xG
2.79
1.19
Borussia Dortmund xG
2.17
46%
Home win
3.82
26%
Draw
3.61
28%
Away win
Goals Markets
77%
Over 1.5
1.30
23%
Under 1.5
4.35
53%
Over 2.5
1.89
47%
Under 2.5
2.13
30%
Over 3.5
3.33
70%
Under 3.5
1.43
15%
Over 4.5
6.67
85%
Under 4.5
1.18
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
56%
BTTS Yes
1.78
44%
BTTS No
2.28
Clean Sheet
30%
3.28
20%
4.94
Win to Nil
14%
7.11
6%
17.84
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.2 | 7.3 | 4.4 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 9.9 | 11.7 | 7.0 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 7.9 | 9.4 | 5.6 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.2%.
How many goals are Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund expected to score?
The model projects 1.60 expected goals for Bayer Leverkusen and 1.19 for Borussia Dortmund, a combined total of 2.79.
How confident is the prediction model for Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 46%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 38 outings, Bayer Leverkusen have picked up 1.74 PPG on a 19W 9D 10L record — D-L-W-D-W across the most recent five. It's still early in the season for Bayer Leverkusen, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Borussia Dortmund's form line: 26W 7D 5L from 38 games, 2.24 PPG, last five W-W-W-W-W. It's still early in the season for Borussia Dortmund, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Put side by side, Borussia Dortmund are the form team by 0.50 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Bayer Leverkusen.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Bayer Leverkusen have posted 1.95 PPG from 19 outings (11W 4D 4L).
On the road, Borussia Dortmund have gone 11W 5D 3L from 19 away games — 2.00 PPG when travelling.
The Goals Picture
Bayer Leverkusen are averaging 2.05 goals scored and 1.37 conceded per game recently; Borussia Dortmund are on 2.08 scored and 0.95 conceded. Bayer Leverkusen's scoring rate against Borussia Dortmund's tighter defensive record is one of the more interesting match-ups in the goals markets here.
On BTTS specifically: Bayer Leverkusen have seen both teams score in 63% of their recent games.
Defensively: Borussia Dortmund in 47% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 38 Results — Bundesliga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Bayer Leverkusen
Early Season
Borussia Dortmund
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund in coming into this match?
Bayer Leverkusen have gone 19W 9D 10L in their last 38 games (1.74 PPG), while Borussia Dortmund have gone 26W 7D 5L in their last 38 (2.24 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Bayer Leverkusen at home or Borussia Dortmund away?
Borussia Dortmund's away record (2.00 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Bayer Leverkusen at home: 1.95 PPG; Borussia Dortmund away: 2.00 PPG.
Have Bayer Leverkusen or Borussia Dortmund been keeping clean sheets recently?
Bayer Leverkusen have kept a clean sheet in 26% of their recent games, Borussia Dortmund in 47%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund runs to 10 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to September 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Bundesliga. They last met on 11 April 2026, roughly 5 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
The biggest gap between the sides came on 6 Feb 2022, when Bayer Leverkusen won 2-5 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Bayer Leverkusen's record when hosting Borussia Dortmund specifically: 0W 1D 4L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
3
Bayer Leverkusen
2
Draws
5
Borussia Dortmund
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund?
From 10 meetings on record, Bayer Leverkusen have won 3, Borussia Dortmund have won 5, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund last play each other?
They last met on 11 April 2026, when Borussia Dortmund 0-1 Bayer Leverkusen.
Who has won more matches between Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund?
Borussia Dortmund have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Bayer Leverkusen are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 79% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 53% of the time.
Borussia Dortmund are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 74% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 47% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 10% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Bayer Leverkusen 58%, Borussia Dortmund 58% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 53% (Bayer Leverkusen) and 53% (Borussia Dortmund).
On the defensive side: Bayer Leverkusen keep a clean sheet in 42% of their matches; Borussia Dortmund in 37%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Bayer Leverkusen home games / Borussia Dortmund away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Bayer Leverkusen play Borussia Dortmund?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 58% of Bayer Leverkusen's games and 58% of Borussia Dortmund's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 53% of Bayer Leverkusen's recent games and 53% of Borussia Dortmund's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund tend to score early?
Bayer Leverkusen have had a goal before half-time in 79% of their recent matches, Borussia Dortmund in 74% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
The match report will be available once the game has finished.