Bundesliga Gameweek 9
Bayern München 3 - 0 FT Bayer Leverkusen
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Brighton
3-0
Arsenal
⚡ Intensity
37
⚖️ Balance
17
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
80
Brighton dismantle league leaders Arsenal.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
25' S. Gnabry (T. Bischof)
31' N. Jackson (K. Laimer)
43' L. Bade (R. Guerreiro)
HT
↓ A. Garcia ↑I. Maza 46'
↓ E. Poku ↑M. Terrier 56'
↓ C. Echeverri ↑J. Hofmann 56'
↓ P. Schick ↑C. M. Kofane 56'
59' ↓ N. Jackson ↑H. Kane
59' ↓ S. Gnabry ↑L. Diaz
59' ↓ L. Karl ↑M. Olise
Ibrahim Maza 65'
75' ↓ K. Laimer ↑S. Boey
79' ↓ R. Guerreiro ↑A. Pavlovic
↓ J. Belocian ↑E. Ben Seghir 85'
90'+1 Leon Goretzka
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bayern München
Goalkeepers
Manuel Neuer 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Konrad Laimer 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.9
Rating
Kim Min-Jae
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Tah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tom Bischof
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Midfielders
Joshua Kimmich 
MAGNET
103
Activity
103
Activity
96
Passes
7
Duels
Leon Goretzka
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
72
Passes
8
Duels
Lennart Karl 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Raphaël Guerreiro 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
Serge Gnabry 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Nicolas Jackson
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Jonas Urbig 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Josip Stanišić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sacha Boey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dayot Upamecano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleksandar Pavlović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michael Olise
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wisdom Mike
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Díaz
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Harry Kane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bayer Leverkusen
Goalkeepers
Mark Flekken
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Arthur
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jarell Quansah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Loïc Badé 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
6.9
Rating
Edmond Tapsoba 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Jeanuël Belocian 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Claudio Echeverri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Robert Andrich
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Aleix García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Ernest Poku
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Patrik Schick
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Janis Blaswich
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Álex Grimaldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonas Hofmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeremiah Mensah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Maza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martin Terrier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eliesse Ben Seghir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejo Sarco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Kofane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/01/2025 | Bayern München | 3 - 0 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Allianz Arena |
| 03/11/2025 | Bayer Leverkusen | 0 - 2 | Bayern München | UEFA Champions League | BayArena |
| 03/05/2025 | Bayern München | 3 - 0 | Bayer Leverkusen | UEFA Champions League | Allianz Arena |
| 02/15/2025 | Bayer Leverkusen | 0 - 0 | Bayern München | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 12/03/2024 | Bayern München | 0 - 1 | Bayer Leverkusen | DFB Pokal | Allianz Arena |
| 09/28/2024 | Bayern München | 1 - 1 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Allianz Arena |
11/01/2025
03/11/2025
03/05/2025
02/15/2025
12/03/2024
09/28/2024
Bayern München Win
Bayer Leverkusen Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +29
P: 9 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 9 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -6
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 9 GD: -9
P: 9 GD: -10
P: 9 GD: -8
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 9 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Bayern München
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayern München
Bayer Leverkusen
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Bayern Dismantle Leverkusen in Bundesliga Statement: 3-0 Rout at the Allianz Arena
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. A German Giants Clash that promised drama delivered only one narrative: Bayern's relentless superiority and their unshakeable grip on the title race.
Perfection from the Opening Whistle
Bayern Munich announced their intentions with ruthless efficiency from kick-off. The Allianz Arena became a fortress of control as Joshua Kimmich orchestrated play with surgical precision, dictating tempo and space. The intensity was suffocating—25 combined shots, 14 corners, and Bayern's midfield maestro at the heart of every attacking sequence. Serge Gnabry broke the deadlock in the 25th minute, finishing a flowing move that left Leverkusen chasing shadows. Six minutes later, N. Jackson doubled the advantage, and the stakes of this major German derby evaporated into a coronation. Leverkusen offered resistance measured in desperation: 41% possession, seven shots total, only one on target. The xG gulf—Bayern 2.03, Leverkusen 0.23—was a chasm.
Own Goal Seals the Reckoning
By the 43rd minute, the balance had tipped beyond recovery. L. Bade's own goal completed Bayern's demolition job before half-time. There was no drama here, no twist—just clinical domination. Jonathan Tah fought valiantly in Leverkusen's defence but was overwhelmed by Bayern's relentless attacking tide. The visitors' form—a loss followed by four wins—counted for nothing against perfection.
The Coronation Continues
With nine wins from nine matches, Bayern Munich has constructed a fortress that rivals cannot breach. Ten points clear of fifth-placed Leverkusen, the title race is no longer a contest—it's a procession. This was a statement match in which only one team showed up to play.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Bayern's title credentials?
Undefeated after nine games with a +29 goal difference. Bayern's title grip is iron-clad; rivals have no answer.
Did derby intensity affect the quality of play?
Intensity was high (25 shots, 14 corners), but Bayern's technical superiority rendered Leverkusen's challenge obsolete. No contest.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
German Giants Clash: Title Race Ignites at Allianz Arena
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 84/100. This encounter serves as a definitive barometer for the Bundesliga season: can anyone stop the Bayern machine, or will Leverkusen strike a blow for the chasing pack?
The Setup
The Allianz Arena prepares for a high-octane showdown as Bayern München welcomes Bayer Leverkusen. The hosts enter this fixture in imperious Form, riding a five-match winning streak and boasting a perfect record on home soil this term. With an average of 4.2 goals per game, the Bavarian attack is a hurricane. However, Leverkusen’s Stakes remain high as they look to close the gap at the top. The Stars will be out in force, with Harry Kane and Luis Díaz leading a frontline that has decimated opponents recently.
Key Battle
The tactical narrative centers on the duel between Harry Kane and Leverkusen’s defensive pillar, Edmond Tapsoba. Kane’s movement and clinical finishing require constant vigilance, and Tapsoba must maintain perfect defensive Balance to prevent the Englishman from finding space. If the Bayer Leverkusen backline fractures under the relentless pressure of Bayern’s transitions, it could be a long evening for the visitors.
Our Prediction
Expect a pulsating affair where both sides trade blows. While Alejandro Grimaldo will provide a threat from wide areas for the visitors, Bayern’s overwhelming firepower at home is the deciding factor. We predict a 3-2 victory for Bayern München, unfolding through rapid attacking phases and clinical execution in the final third.