2023-24 German Bundesliga Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen odds, picks, predictions: Best bets for Friday's match from esteemed soccer expert

The two remaining teams in the league with perfect records square off when reigning champions Bayern Munich host first-place Bayer Leverkusen in a 2023-24 German Bundesliga matchup on Friday. Both squads have won their first three matches of the season, with Bayer Leverkusen sitting atop the table by virtue of a slight advantage in goal differential. The clubs have been idle since Sept. 2, when Die Werkself recorded a 5-1 home victory against Darmstadt and Bayern Munich edged Borussia Monchengladbach 2-1 on the road.

Kickoff at Allianz Arena is set for 2:30 p.m. ET. The Bavarians are -175 favorites (risk $175 to win $100) in the latest Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen odds, while Die Werkself are +390 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +350 and the over/under for total goals scored is 3.5. (.)

Before you lock in your Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich picks or German Bundesliga predictions, you NEED to see what SportsLine's soccer expert Martin Green has to say.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since last year's Men's World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+4.78 units), the FA Cup (+3.07), the EFL Cup (+3.64), Euro 2024 qualifiers (+3.01) and the Europa League (+1.60).

Green knows that Bayern Munich have been the class of Bundesliga for more than a decade as they won their 11th consecutive league title last season. They boast two of the top scorers thus far in 2023-24 as winger Leroy Sane and English striker Harry Kane are tied for fifth in Bundesliga with three goals apiece. French forward Mathys Tel has tallied twice while defender Alphonso Davies shares the league lead with three assists.

The expert also is aware that Bayer Leverkusen have gotten off to an impressive start after finishing sixth in the Bundesliga table last season. Die Werkself ranks first in the league in goals per match (3.7), goal differential (plus-8), shots per match (18) and shot differential (plus-47). Nigerian forward Victor Boniface, who signed a five-year contract in July after spending last season with Union SG of the Belgian Pro League, shares second place in Bundesliga with four goals while Dutch defender Jeremie Frimpong is tied for first in the league with three assists.

Green has taken an in-depth look at the Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen showdown and is leaning Over on the goal total. He also has locked in a pair of CONFIDENT best bets and is offering a full breakdown of this 2023-24 German Bundesliga matchup! You ABSOLUTELY need to see his picks and analysis before making any selections of your own.