Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Salzburg Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The hosts are level on points with Manchester City (7) and five others.

The UEFA Champions League (UCL) will return to the BayArena as defending German champions Bayer Leverkusen welcome Austrian Champions RB Salzburg for their fifth league phase fixture. Leverkusen will bring in a good run of form coming into this fixture after securing a much-needed victory over the weekend.

Xabi Alonso’s men are winless in their last two Champions League fixtures. They will be desperate to secure a victory at home.

RB Salzburg on the other hand secured their first UCL victory of the season in their last game after facing three back-to-back defeats. They got the better of Feyenoord away from home and pulled off a 1-3 win. They are currently ranked 30th on the table and also hold one of the most fragile backlines in the competition. The Red Bulls will need to be on their toes against Leverkusen’s star-studded attacking unit.

Kick Off

Wednesday, November 27, 1:30 AM IST

Venue: BayArena

Form

Bayer Leverkusen (in all competitions): W-D-L-D-W

RB Salzburg (in all competitions): L-L-W-D-W

Players to watch 

Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen)

Patrik Schick is in red-hot form for Bayer Leverkusen coming into this game. The Czech Republic international has been consistently finding the back of the net for the German Champions this season, including four goals in the last two games. He inspired his side to a much-needed victory over the weekend with a hat trick.

His goalscoring instincts coupled with his positioning and anchor play make him an important part of Xabi Alonso’s setup.  

It was perfect. 💪🇨🇿 pic.twitter.com/j6ZW9vKm81

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) November 23, 2024

Karim Konate (RB Salzburg)

The 20-year-old forward has been one of the standout players for RB Salzburg this season. He has scored 33 goals and has racked up 11 assists over the last three seasons for the Austrian outfit. Konate has emerged as one of RB Salzburg’s most lethal weapons up front.

He has also established himself as a regular starter for the Ivory Coast national team at such a young age. The youngster possesses immense potential and has everything to become one of the best players in Europe.

Match facts

• This will be the first meeting between the two sides
• Bayer Leverkusen have never lost a game against an Austrian side
• RB Salzburg secured their first UCL win of the season in the last game

Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Salzburg: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Bayer Leverkusen to win – 1/4 by Betfair
• Tip 2: Patrik Schick to score anytime – 21/20 by Bet365
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – 3/4 by UNIBET

Injury & Team News

Bayer Leverkusen will miss Amine Adli, Jeanuel Belocian, and Nordi Mukiele.

Meanwhile, the away side are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection.

Head-to-head

Both sides have never faced each other.

Predicted Line-up 

Bayer Leverkusen (3-4-2-1):

Hradecky (GK); Hincapie, Tapsoba, Tah; Grimaldo, Xhaka, Andrich, Schick; Wirtz, Frimpong; Boniface

RB Salzburg (4-3-3):

Schlager (GK); Dedic, Piatkowski, Baidoo, Terzic; Capaldo, Diambou, Kjaergaard; Gloukh, Konate, Dorgeles

Prediction for Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Salzburg

Bayer Leverkusen are the favourites coming into this game and will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Champions League after two winless outings. 

Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 RB Salzburg

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