German Bundesliga
2008-11-08 - Karlsruher vs Bayer Leverkusen
A Sports Betting Pick by Gooner
Germany Bundesliga
Saturday 8th November 2008 - Kickoff 14:30
If recent form lines mean anything then this game looks like being a "banker" away win - if there is such a thing.
Karlsruher (14th 3-0-8 9:20)
Karlsruher have not had the best start to the season, and have lost their last four games in a row, scoring just one goal themselves in that dismal run.
Team News :
Karlsruher may have to do without three players as Maik Franz is hindered by a heel injury, with Antonio da Silva (hip) and Joshua Kennedy (ankle) also bothered by fitness problems.
Bayer Leverkusen (2nd 8-0-3 26:11)
Leverkusen have been the "invisible" team so far this season with much of the attention focused on the great start by proomted side Hoffenheim, and the continued stumbles of mighty Bayern Munich.
But with four consecutive 2-0 wins, Leverkusen have snuck into second place in the Bundesliga standings, helped a great deal by a tight defence (by German standards).
Coach Bruno Labbadia has said that he wants his side to focus on their own game and not worry about their title rivals results and so far that approach is worknig very well indeed.
Team News :
Bernd Schneider, Lukas Sinkiewicz (both unfit) and Karim Haggui (groin surgery) are still absent - so it's likely to be an unchanged Leverkusen side.
Head to Head
LAst season this game finished in a 2-2 draw, although Lverkusen did win the reverse fixture 3-0.
THE VERDICT
The Bundesliga is a bit of a topsy-turvey league, and recent form lines can often be thrown out the window, but Leverkusen do look like likely winners here.
The Statistics :
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The Pick :
Karlsruher 0-2 Leverkusen
