Brest have been one of the stories of the Champions League so far. The Ligue 1 side have started their first-ever campaign with back-to-back wins and sit second in the overall standings.
However, their toughest test to date will be set for Wednesday, as they come up against the all-conquering German champions from last season, Bayer Leverkusen,
Xabi Alonso’s side have been faultless themselves in the Champions League to this point, winning back-to-back matches. But, which side could claim victory on Wednesday and move to the summit?
Odds
Despite making an excellent start to the Champions League this season, Brest are overlooked in the betting at +565. Alonso’s Leverkusen are heavily favored at -207.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Brest | +565 |
| Draw | +375 |
| Bayer Leverkusen | -207 |
First Meeting Between Leverkusen and Brest
| Total | Brest | Bayer Leverkusen | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Champions League Games | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bayer Leverkusen and Brest will collide for the first time in a European fixture on Wednesday.
🚨⚽ TIP: Under 3.00 Goals @ -116
Brest vs. Bayer Leverkusen Key Stats
- A total of 23 goals have been scored across Leverkusen’s last four matches against French sides.
- Leverkusen have won on just one of their last five visits to French teams in the Champions League.
- Brest could become the first French team to win their first three matches in the competition.
- Leverkusen have kept clean sheets in their last three Champions League matches.
Brest Team News
Abdallah Sima is the only injury concern for the home team this week. The striker remains out with a hamstring injury. Sima could return for Brest’s matchday four clash in the Champions League.
Possible Lineup
Marco Bizot (GK); Kenny Lala, Julien Le Cardinal, Soumaila Coulibaly, Massadio Haidara, Mahdi Camara, Edimilson Fernandes, Hugo Magnetti, Romain Del Castillo, Kamory Doumbia, Ludovic Ajorque
Bayer Leverkusen Team News
Alonso will have a near fully fit squad to select from this week. However, Victor Boniface could be in a race to prove his fitness after being involved in a minor car accident after netting the winner against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday.
Possible Lineup
Lukas Hradecky (GK); Jonathan Tah, Edmond Tapsoba, Piero Hincapie, Jeremie Frimpong, Granit Xhaka, Robert Andrich, Alex Grimaldo, Florian Wirtz, Nathan Tella, Patrik Schick
Brest vs. Bayer Leverkusen Prediction
Brest have come through every test that they have been posed to this point. However, this will be a level above anything that they have faced on Wednesday.
While we expect them to hold their own against Leverkusen, it is incredibly hard to overlook the prospect of an away win for Alonso’s side.
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