Third-placed Bayer Leverkusen aim to prove they can be considered genuine title contenders with a good performance against the reigning champions, who currently sit just one point above them in the overall standings.

Once again, die Werkself are proving they are rightly regarded one of Germany’s top sides and maybe this will be the season when they finally make that next step.

Boosted by some shrewd transfer dealings, Sami Hyypia’s side had a remarkable start to the season, winning six of first seven Bundesliga fixtures.

Leverkusen also kicked off their Champions League campaign well, having recorded a home win over Real Sociedad to make amends for the opening defeat to Manchester United.

Die Werkself resume their league duties in a derby match against reigning champions Bayern, and there may be some value in 5.70 (47/10) odds for home win offered at 888sport.

Last year’s Bundesliga top scorer Stefan Kiessling is 3.00 (2/1) at Betfred to end his three-match scoreless run and add to his five-goal tally.

Sami Hyypia is again able to field his strongest starting line-up, with only back up goalkeeper Niklas Lomb out injured.

Probable starting line-up (4-3-3): Leno – Donati, Spahic, Toprak, Can – Bender, Reinartz, Rolfes – Sam, Kiessling, Hegeler.

Bayern Munich may not have enjoyed the best of starts under Pep Guardiola, but the team are slowly reaching top form.

While the team have actually made just one slip up so far, their performances were not exactly top notch, which was a small cause for concern.

However, it appears the Bavarians are getting better by the day and they are currently on a seven-match winning run in all competitions.

Having further improved the atmosphere in the team with a 3-1 triumph over Manchester City, Bayern are 1.67 (2/3) favourites with Coral to continue the rich vein of form.

Even with no fresh injuries to report, Pep Guardiola is likely to make some changes to his starting 11, with Mario Mandzukic set to be recalled.

Mario Gotze is still not fit to start, whereas Javi Martinez, Holger Badstuber and Thiago Alcantara are out injured.

Probable starting line-up (4-1-4-1): Neuer – Rafinha, Boateng, Dante, Alaba – Lahm – Robben, Schweinsteiger, Kroos, Ribery – Mandzukic.