Rot-Weiss Essen vs Bayer Leverkusen Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | Pre-season friendlies 2024

Xabi Alonso’s side will start their pre-season against the third-tier German team.

Bayer Leverkusen are back on the field after the sensational campaign that they had in 2023-24. The toughest battle that they had to endure was to keep hold of their magic man – Xabi Alonso. Alonso was a sought-after coach after the stupendous season with Leverkusen. Liverpool, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, all wanted him. However, he decided to reject all of them and stay at Leverkusen.

Leverkusen replicated an invincible season in the Bundesliga. They not only ended the dominance of Bayern Munich but did so without losing a single game. No other club have achieved this feat in the Bundesliga. They won 28 of their 34 matches.

They had a sensational run which also saw them qualify for the UEFA Europa League final. Magical last-minute goals had become the norm for the Leverkusen side. They extended their unbeaten run to 51 games in all competitions. However, they suffered a defeat in the final at the hands of Atalanta who ended their unbeaten run.

Rot-Weiss Essen, on the other hand, are slowly reconstructing their team under Christoph Dabrowski since 2022. They ended their season in the seventh place of 3. Liga last season. They are getting set for their next season with a pre-season friendly against Leverkusen. The last time these two teams met, in the 2020-21 DFB-Pokal season, Rot-Weiss Essen beat Leverkusen 2-1.

Kick-Off:

Friday, 26 July 2024 at 6:00 PM UK, 10:30 PM IST

Location: Stadion Essen

Form:

Rot-Weiss Essen (in all competitions): D-W-W-W-D

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

Players To Watch:

Leonardo Vonic (Rot-Weiss Essen)

Leonardo Vonic is the one to watch out for Rot-Weiss Essen. He featured in 37 matches last season, scored nine goals and provided an assist. He is set to start this game and will be the one to look out for from his team in the game.

Edmond Tapsoba (Bayer Leverkusen)

Edmond Tapsoba is one of the few star players who can feature in this game for Leverkusen. He made 46 appearances last season and helped his side keep 18 clean sheets. During his presence in the backline, the team conceded just three goals. Tapsoba was greatly influential in Leverkusen’s unbeaten run to the Bundesliga title. He is set to be the focal point in this game as well.

Match Facts:

• Leverkusen conceded just 24 goals in the Bundesliga last season, which is a record for the club.
• Rot-Weiss Essen scored 57 goals in the 2023/24 season.
• Rot-Weiss Essen are unbeaten in their last seven games.

Rot-Weiss Essen vs. Bayer Leverkusen: Betting Tips and Odds

• Bayer Leverkusen to win: 1.4 (Winmatch)
• Over 2.5 goals: 1.8 (Winmatch)

Injury and Team News:

Rot-Weiss Essen doesn’t have to worry about any players who are on vacation after Euro or Copa America. As none of their team were active in those events. However, Moussa Doumbouya and Tom Moustier are still out due to injury.

Jonathan Tah and Florian Wirtz are still on their vacation following the Euro 2024. Adam Hlozek, Patrik Schick and Matej Kovar, might feature in this game as Czechia got knocked out early from Euro 2024. New signings Aleix Garcia, Martin Terrier and Jeanuel Belocian are set to feature in this game.

Head-To-Head

Total Matches: 1

Rot-Weiss Essen win: 1

Bayer Leverkusen win: 0

Draw: 0

Predicted Lineup:

Rot-Weiss Essen Predicted Lineup ( 4-2-3-1 )

Golz (GK); Voufack, Schultz, Kraulich, Brumme; Kaparos, Eisfeld; Berisha, Kaiser, Safi; Vonic

Bayer Leverkusen Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)

Hradecky (GK); Tapsoba, Kossounou, Belocian; Tella, Garcia, Puerta, Adli; Hofmann, Terrier; Boniface

Match Prediction for Rot-Weiss Essen vs. Bayer Leverkusen

Although Leverkusen don’t have some of their first-choice players, Alonso’s team are still expected to defeat Rot-Weiss Essen very easily.

Prediction: Rot-Weiss Essen 0-4 Bayer Leverkusen

Live telecast details

UK: ESPN +

USA: ESPN +, fubo TV

Australia: Optus Sports

India: TBD

Nigeria: StarTimes App

Canada: beIN Sports 3.

For more updates, follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Telegram.