Having started the season as Victor Boniface's back-up, Patrik Schick has stepped up while the Nigeria international has been out injured.The Czech international makes no secret of the fact that he

Bundesliga betting tips for Bayer Leverkusen v Mainz as Betfair tipster Paul Higham picks out a 13-2 goalscorer double on Patrik Schick & Jonathan Burkardt at the BayArena

The two standout German teams from last season are on opposite trajectories as the pressure mounts in the Bundesliga and Champions League.

Bayer Leverkusen are looking unstoppable at the moment as they aim to secure their eighth consecutive victory on the road.

Xabi Alonso believed that Bayer Leverkusen's Bundesliga victory over Borussia Dortmund on Friday showed the improved discipline of the reigning champions.

Bayer Leverkusen side will look to solidify their position as title challengers when they take on Borussia Monchengladbach.

Bayer Leverkusen has started the year with a big boost to its hopes of defending the Bundesliga title after beating a depleted Borussia Dortmund 3-2.