Bayer Leverkusen - 1.FC Nürnberg

Secretly, quietly, just right for the Christmas time Bayer Leverkusen climbed up in the table to second place. No one expected this but they had a quiet good run where they won 5 matches from the last 6 and they were always able to score twice or more. Only against Wolfsburg they lost 1-3 and were totally dominated but look also very tired. In the past matches they had many fun and this was shown on the pitch as players like Schürrle, Castro, Carvajal are in excellent shape at the moment. They played really good against Bremen and not everyone win there. Leverkusen is in form, just to the right time at the end of the year and they can assure one’s position if they contiune this way. Of course some important players are not available with Sam, Bellarabi, Kadlec and Schwaab but their replacements did their job so far. Maybe Bender is here out too but with Hegeler he can be replaced well.

On the other side Nürnberg has a good run too as in recent matches they get points against Bayern 1-1, Fürth 0-0 and Hoffenheim 4-2. But nevertheless they have huge problems to score and therefore 4 goals are a big exception. Sure they are more stable in defensive now and maybe coach Hecking has found some things he can turn around to be more compact and close as they were in some matches in the past. As the hurdle are high in Leverkusen they have to be much more focused and should not allow many mistakes as in the form Leverkusen is at the moment they know to use it immediately. Additional they should be also bring some dangerous in their play above all in the box they are very harmless because their goals came most of outside the box with wide shots and free kicks. Again without Feulner, Hloussek and Mendler.

Maybe some of you expect a close match here and maybe the HC is a bit to high but I think Leverkusen has much more weapons in their rows and also the better class of players which can decide a match even. Leverkusen is much more balanced as Nürnberg and what I saw against Bremen impressed me. I like the matchup and therefore home win.

Recommend Bet: Bayer Leverkusen AHC -1 @ 1,90 (3 Units)