Brest vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Defending Bundesliga champions face-off against the French side

After a dream start to the debut UEFA Champions League (UCL) campaign, Brest will welcome German champions Bayer Leverkusen for their third group stage clash. It will undoubtedly be their toughest test so far and will need them to be on their toes. The Pirates have enjoyed a great run of form having won both of their opening games so far and are placed second in the standings.

Bayer Leverkusen on the other hand have also had a flawless start to the Champions League campaign. Xabi Alonso’s men started off with a 4-0 win over Feyenoord before securing a historic 1-0 win against seven-time Champions League winners AC Milan. The Black and Reds are placed fourth on the table with six points in hand.

💫 @ChampionsLeague Away Days. 💫 pic.twitter.com/WSZaQgs1Yy

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) October 21, 2024

Kick Off

Wednesday, October 23, 10:15 PM IST

Venue: Stade du Roudourou

Form

Brest (in all competitions): D-W-W-L-W

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

Players to watch 

Romain Del Castillo (Brest)

The Frenchman has established himself as one of the most influential players in the team. He has continued to put in good shifts consistently. Del Castillo is known for his ability to both score and provide assists to his teammates. His pace and a gifted left foot allows him to play as an inverted right winger and execute his magic. He has scored three goals and has provided two assists for Brest so far this season.

Lukas Hradecky (Bayer Leverkusen)

The Finnish goalkeeper has maintained consistency and rigidity under the bar for the German champions. Hradecky is one among the six goalkeepers who have not conceded a single goal in the champions so far. His agility, quick reflexes and game-reading abilities make him a vital cog in Xabi Alonso’s system. Expect him to be at the top of his game against Brest.

300 – Lukáš Hrádecký is the first non-German goalkeeper to reach 300 Bundesliga appearances. Home. pic.twitter.com/32e4t7tlQN

— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) October 19, 2024

Match facts

• It will be the first meeting between the two sides
• Bayer Leverkusen will miss their main man Florian Witrz who has sustained an ankle injury
• Bayer Leverkusen are unbeaten in their last seven outings across all competitions

Brest vs Bayer Leverkusen: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Bayer Leverkusen to win – ½ by WilliamHill
• Tip 2: Victor Boniface to score anytime – 11/10 by Bet365
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – ¾ by Bet365

Injury & Team News

Brest will not have Bradley Locko and Jordan Amavi available for selection. While Florian Witrz is miss the game for Bayer Leverkusen. Victor Boniface’s involvement is also a big question after the Nigerian striker was involved in a car accident recently.

Head-to-head

It will be the first game between the two sides 

Predicted Lineup 

Brest (4-3-3)

Bizot (GK); Lala, Chardonnet, Ndiaye, Fernandes; Camara, Magnetti, Doumbia; Del Castillo, Ajorque, Sima

Bayer Leverkusen (3-4-3)

Hradecky (GK); Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Palacios, Xhaka, Grimaldo; Adli, Palacios; Schick

Prediction for Brest vs Bayer Leverkusen

Both teams have had motivating starts to their campaigns and have won all of their games so far. But, Bayer Leverkusen will have an edge coming into this game and are expected to add three more points to their tally.

Prediction: Brest 1-3 Bayer Leverkusen

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