Jamal Musiala, the young star who has been on a meteoric rise since his breakthrough at the Euros, continues to be a key playmaker for Bayern Munich. His ability to create and take chances makes him a constant threat.

In Bayern’s recent 5-0 win against Werder Bremen, Musiala recorded nine shots, two of which were on target. Across Bayern’s competitive fixtures this season, he has hit the target in all but one, and in three of those, he managed two or more. Given his form and confidence, Musiala getting at least one shot on target is highly likely.

Leverkusen’s pressing style under Alonso has often forced midfielders like Robert Andrich into fouls as they support the backline. Andrich has committed at least two fouls in three of his last five competitive games this season.

With Bayern’s creative midfielders like Musiala and Michael Olise, both adept at drawing fouls (Musiala averaging 2.25 fouls drawn per game), Andrich is expected to have his hands full. Facing these dynamic attackers, Andrich will likely be forced into committing at least one foul, if not more.

Xabi Alonso has revolutionised Bayer Leverkusen’s use of full-backs, with Alex Grimaldo playing a key role in their attack. Functioning more like a winger than a traditional left-back, Grimaldo consistently finds himself in advanced positions, supplementing the midfield and supporting lone striker Victor Boniface. His offensive threat is underlined by his shot volume — Grimaldo has averaged 2.8 shots per game this season, with an average of 1.3 on target. He’s managed to hit the target in three of his last four games, the 4-3 thriller last weekend against Wolfsburg being the sole exception.

As Leverkusen continue to use their full-backs aggressively, Grimaldo’s involvement in the attack is crucial, making him a strong candidate for getting at least one shot on target in this match.

Harry Kane’s lethal finishing and positional intelligence has made him Bayern Munich’s focal point in attack. Having surpassed 50 goals for the club during their first Champions League clash against Dinamo Zagreb, Kane is a man in unstoppable form. His record of 10 goals in his last six matches highlights just how clinical he is, and his ability to convert chances with remarkable efficiency is evident in his current Bundesliga output.

Kane has taken at least two shots per game in all six competitive matches so far this season, amassing 16 attempts in his last three games alone. More impressively, he’s outperforming his xG (expected goals) by a significant margin — his xG after four Bundesliga games stands at 2.91, but he’s already found the net five times. Kane’s predatory instincts, coupled with his role as Bayern’s designated penalty taker, further boost his chances of scoring in this matchup.

While Jamal Musiala is widely celebrated for his flair in the final third, Vincent Kompany’s possession-heavy system has seen him drop deeper into midfield at times, orchestrating play from a more central role. With an average of 55 touches per game, Musiala is often at the heart of Bayern’s build-up play, making him a target for opposition defenders.

Leverkusen’s aggressive pressing style under Xabi Alonso could lead to Musiala drawing multiple fouls as he weaves through midfield and attack. Musiala has been fouled at least twice in 3 of his last four Bundesliga appearances, and against a high-pressing Leverkusen side, he is likely to be fouled frequently as they attempt to disrupt Bayern’s rhythm.

Florian Wirtz, another young Bundesliga sensation, has continued his brilliant form from last season, where he was pivotal in Leverkusen’s title run. Backed by Alonso, Wirtz’s high involvement in Leverkusen’s attacking play sees him average four shots per game, with an average of 2.5 shots on target.

In his last five competitive games, Wirtz has had three or more shots in four of those fixtures and has hit the target twice in three of them. He’s also found the back of the net in each of his last three outings, making him a solid candidate for multiple shots on target in this encounter.