Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction

Oh, what a delightful treat we have here! While everyone might be looking at the league table and seeing Leverkusen sitting pretty in third, your old pal Umery has spotted something rather special. Let me tell you about these plucky underdogs from Dortmund!

Now, I know what you're thinking - Leverkusen have been scoring goals for fun lately, with that magnificent 6-0 thrashing of Heidenheim and a stunning 2-0 victory at Manchester City. Their home form looks formidable with 3 goals per game at their own patch. But here's where it gets interesting for us underdog lovers!

Dortmund might be sitting just one point behind in fourth, but they have a little secret weapon - they absolutely LOVE visiting Leverkusen! The head-to-head record tells a wonderful story: Dortmund have lost just once in their last five visits here, winning three and drawing one. That's right, these little puppies have been making themselves right at home at Leverkusen's stadium!

And let's talk about recent form. Dortmund just put four past Villarreal in the Champions League and had a thrilling 3-3 draw with Stuttgart. They're scoring goals and they're not afraid to attack. In fact, both teams have scored in 70% of Dortmund's recent matches - they come to play!

The market has Leverkusen as slight favorites at 2.55, with Dortmund at 2.62. But given that historical dominance at this venue and Dortmund's current scoring form, I think our friends from Dortmund are being underestimated. They've shown they can compete with anyone, and their record at this particular ground speaks volumes.

Sometimes the best value isn't in the obvious choice, but in the team that everyone else is overlooking. Dortmund have the pedigree, the recent goal-scoring form, and most importantly, that fantastic head-to-head advantage when visiting Leverkusen.