Leverkusen hoping to spoil Dortmund party
April 28, 2011 14:40:22 UK
Bayer Leverkusen will on Saturday look to make Borussia Dortmund wait at least one week longer before being crowned 2011 Bundesliga champions.
Dortmund's surprise defeat to Borussia Monchengladbach last Saturday and Leverkusen's win over Hoffenheim means there are only five points between the two sides at the top of the table with three games to go.
Leverkusen could reduce the arrears at the top to just two points with a win in their local derby against Cologne on Saturday.
Betting for the clash has Leverkusen at 1.70 to get the away win, Cologne can be backed at 4.33 while it's 4.00 the game ends in a draw.
"You always have to win a derby match, but when you can also qualify directly for the Champions League with a win, then it is the highest motivation imaginable," said Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender on his club's website.
"We have played a great season, are in a good position and can wrap things up against Cologne.
"All we are thinking about is this match point on Saturday. We want to take this first chance."
Dortmund could take advantage of a slip-up by Leverkusen to clinch the title in front of their own fans against Nurnberg this weekend.
However, their general manager Hans-Joachim Watzke expects the title race to last at least one more weekend.
"Leverkusen will get nine points from their three remaining games," he predicted.
"But we will get the points we need to win (the league)."
Dortmund can be backed at 1.40 to beat Nurnberg with the away side 7.50 to triumph, the draw is on offer at 4.60.
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