Our Feyenoord vs. Bayer Leverkusen prediction is for the away team to win and both teams to score in their Champions League matchup next week.
The Champions League opening round is soon to get underway, and one of the standout matches comes in the form of Feyenoord against Bayer Leverkusen.
Leverkusen were one of the stories of the season in Europe last term after ending their long wait for a Bundesliga title. Feyenoord will be bidding to upset the odds when they host the reigning German champions on Wednesday.
Offshore Odds: Away Team Narrow Favorites
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Feyenoord | +282 |
| Draw | +270 |
| Bayer Leverkusen | -107 |
Feyenoord vs. Bayer Leverkusen Head-to-Head Stats
| | Total | Feyenoord | Bayer Leverkusen | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Champions League Games | 0 | | ||
| Goals | 6 | 2 | 4 |
Before Betting
Leverkusen defied all expectations to end their long wait for a German top-flight title in 2023-24. They will be aiming to create even more history under Xabi Alonso this term, as they will likely have their sights set on a first Champions League honor.
The only low point of Leverkusen’s season last term came in Europe, as their season-long unbeaten sequence was ended with a humbling 3-0 loss at the hands of Atalanta in the Europa League final.
Leverkusen have won 36% of their matches in the Champions League, with their best showing coming in 2001-02 when reaching the final. Wednesday’s showdown will mark their first appearance in the premier competition since exiting in the group stage in the 2022-23 season.
Leverkusen famously beat Feyenoord over two legs in the UEFA Cup in 1987-88 on their way to winning their only European honor. This looks to be a challenging opening night assignment for the Dutch side after winning just once in their three matches in the Eredivisie so far this term.
The Dutch side have struggled on their recent appearances in the Champions League, which included a group stage exit after suffering four defeats in six matches last term.
In fact, they haven’t progressed through to the second round of the competition since exiting in the second group stage in the old format of the Champions League in 1999-2000.
Feyenoord vs. Bayer Leverkusen Prediction
Leverkusen has a reliable record against Dutch opposition, and they appear to be the standout selection in this Champions League opener. However, the Dutch side could be an interesting bet to score at least once after netting in each of their last 20 European home matches.
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