Roma vs Leverkusen Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast
The Giallorossi have never lost a match against the Bayer Leverkusen
De Rossi seems to have found a formula to make AS Roma a strong force again in the league under his guidance. With a handful of crucial matches coming up, they can secure their place in the top four. In their last match, they played 2-2 with Napoli after Abraham scored in the 89th minute to tie things up. They will be looking to win this match to stand a chance in the second leg.
The Bundesliga champions, Bayer Leverkusen, have broken Bayern’s dominance of the league for eleven consecutive seasons. Xabi Alonso has done an excellent job of turning Bayer Leverkusen into a well-drilled team. They have come from behind in each of their last three matches to achieve three consecutive draws and maintain their unbeaten status in Europe.
Kick-off:
Friday, 3 May at 12:30 AM IST
Location- Stadio Olimpico
Form:
AS Roma (in all competitions): D-W-L-W-W
Bayer Leverkusen (in all competitions): D-D-D-W-W
Player to Watch
Paulo Dybala (AS Roma)
Paulo Dybala seems to be enjoying the extra freedom De Rossi has given him with the Argentinian International thriving for Giallorossi. This season he has scored 13 goals while assisting another 9. With Lukaku currently sidelined, he will be given the role of scoring the goals for the team in this match.
Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
Florian Wirtz has been in impressive form for Bayer Leverkusen this season racking up 17 goals and while assisting another 19. He is leading the team in terms of both goals and assists highlighting his importance to the team. His vision and creativity make him an irreplaceable member of the team with him providing chances for the team as well as scoring some important goals.
Match Facts
- AS Roma played a 2-2 draw against Napoli in the last match
- Bayer Leverkusen are unbeaten this season
- AS Roma have never lost against Bayer Leverkusen so far
AS Roma vs Leverkusen: Betting tips and odds
Tip 1: AS Roma to lead at half time: 12/5 with bet365
Tip 2: Bayer Leverkusen to win this match- 1/1 with Skybet
Tip 3: Both teams to score- 3/4 with PADDY POWER
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Injury and Teams News
Roma will be without three players for this match as Lukaku and Smalling are sidelined due to muscle injuries while Celik is suspended for this match.
Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen will be without Hlozek and Iglesias through an ankle and a muscle injury respectively. The big miss for them is however, Jonathan Tah who will miss this match due to a knock he suffered in the previous match.
Head-to-Head
Total Matches- 4
AS Roma- 2
Bayer Leverkusen- 0
Draw- 2
Predicted Lineup for AS Roma vs Leverkusen
AS Roma Predicted lineup (4-3-3):
Svilar; Kristensen, Mancini, N’Dicka, Spinazzola; Bove, Cristante, Pellegrini; Dybala, Azmoun, El Shaarawy
Bayer Leverkusen Predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):
Hradecky; Kossounou, Hincapie, Tapsoba; Frimpong, Palacios, Andrich, Grimaldo; Wirtz, Adli; Boniface
Match Prediction for AS Roma vs Leverkusen
De Rossi has brought Roma to a stellar standard under his management, but they face a tough match against one of the most seasoned teams in Europe who have yet to lose any games. Having said that, Roma will have a hard time containing Bayer Leverkusen in this contest. Bayer Leverkusen remains the favourite.
Prediction: AS Roma 1-2 Bayer Leverkusen
Telecast
India – Sony Liv
UK– TNT Sports
US- Paramount+
Nigeria- SuperSport
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