SV Hamburger take on Bayer Leverkusen in the BayArena this afternoon in the live game on ESPN. Leverkusen are the short priced favourites but we fancy the SV boys to take away at least a point from this game.
In Germany, Leverkusen are also known as Neverkusen, such is their record of blowing changes to win the Bundesliga and unfortunately it seems that they could be following a traditional path again this year. Unbeaten during the first half of the season, since the Christmas break, whilst the wheels may not have fallen off the nuts have certainly been loosened. In their last five games they have won one, drawn three and lost last week to struggles Nurnberg. They remain unbeaten at home in twelve games but the cracks are starting to show.
Hamburger look to have pulled through a difficult period. They started the season in tremendous form but a series of injuries but a brake on progress. The signing of Van Nistelroy has had a positive impact. His side look destined for the last eight in the Europa Cup (Final In Hamburg) and their only away defeats in twelve have come against Bayern and Dortmund. Both games finished one nil. Hamburg have scored more road goals than home goals this season and average two goals per match.
Leverkusen need to win this game and at puntinplay we can see goals. Over 3.5 goals at 3.2 looks a fair call. The recommendation is to lay Leverkusen or back the draw depending on your faith. Tutu at 17 looks a fair call on the correct score front.
