Bayer Leverkusen will be aiming to get their Champions League campaign back on track when they host RB Salzburg at BayArena on Tuesday.
The German champions have failed to win in their last two matches, which includes a heavy 4-0 loss on the road at Liverpool on matchday four.
RB Salzburg produced their best display of the season on matchday four, bouncing back to winning ways following a three-game losing sequence with a 3-1 win at Feyenoord.
Odds
Bayer Leverkusen have been well-found in the betting, as the German champions will be a -490 chance on Tuesday. RB Salzburg will be a huge outside chance at +1150.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Bayer Leverkusen | -490 |
| Draw | +622 |
| RB Salzburg | +1150 |
First Competitive Meeting Between Leverkusen and Salzburg
| Total | Bayer Leverkusen | RB Salzburg | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Champions League Games | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Goals | 6 | 5 | 1 |
This week’s showdown at BayArena will see Leverkusen and Salzburg collide for the first time in a competitive fixture.
The sides have met on two previous occasions, but both were friendlies. The latest of those ended in a 1-1 draw in Austria in July 2015.
🚨⚽ TIP: Over 3.50 Goals @ -110
Bayer Leverkusen vs. RB Salzburg Key Stats
- Leverkusen’s defeat in Liverpool ended an eight-game unbeaten sequence on the road across European competitions.
- In home matches, Leverkusen have avoided defeat in their last ten; their longest ever run in club history.
- Salzburg ended their eight-game winless sequence with victory over Feyenoord.
Bayer Leverkusen Team News
Leverkusen will be without Amine Adli until the end of March, with the striker breaking his leg earlier in the season. Nordi Mukiele and Jeanuel Belocian are both set to be out of action until the start of December.
Possible Lineup
Lukas Hradecky (GK); Edmond Tapsoba, Pierre Hincapie, Jonathan Tah, Jeremie Frimpong, Granit Xhaka, Ezequiel Palacios, Alexis Garcia, Alex Grimaldo, Florian Wirtz, Victor Boniface
RB Salzburg Team News
Leandro Morgalla and Bryan Okoh are both a few weeks away from returning for Salzburg, with both players absent due to hip injuries. Maurits Kjaergaard and Fernando are both out for the season.
Possible Lineup
Janis Blaswich (GK); Nicolas Capaldo, Kamil Piatkowski, Hendry Blank, Samson Baidoo, Nene Dorgeles, Bobby Clark, Mamady Diambou, Oscar Gloukh, Karim Konate
Bayer Leverkusen vs. RB Salzburg Prediction
Salzburg would have built confidence following their win over Feyenoord on matchday four. However, this is a bigger test against a Leverkusen side that needs a victory to enhance their chances of progression.
But, Leverkusen’s defensive record this term does mean that Salzburg will get their chances, meaning that a home win with both teams scoring is preferred.
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