Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Porto Prediction & Tips
Leverkusen and Porto meet at the BayArena in a UEFA Champions League (Group Stage) encounter. The recent head-to-head record is in favor of the home team, which has 2 wins and 1 loss in the last 3 matches.
After 1 win and 2 losses, the home team is currently on the 2nd position with 3 points gained. In their last match, they lost by (2-0) away against Porto, after in the previous match they won by (2-0) at home with Atlético Madrid. In the last Bundesliga match they played, they beat Schalke 04 at home by (4-0). In the last 10 home games Leverkusen records 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses. Defensive solidity has not been their strong point, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 games. In its home games there is a tendency towards goals, as 17 of its last 26 games have ended with More than 2.5 goals. In 15 games, it has never managed to turn the score over in the 7 games in which it has conceded the first goal.
Leverkusen enter this match motivated after a 4-0 home triumph in the reception of Schalke: Diaby, Frimpong and Paulinho scored the “goals” of the victory. The home team is known for its exquisite counter-attacks, and has very competent players in this field. It should be noted that Leverkusen has a habit of responding in a positive way when they are down on the scoreboard. Contrary to the “enemy” of this European round, the home team should operate in a 5-2-3 tactical system, aiming to use the side lanes to invest in the offensive sector. In this design, the three most advanced men should be Moussa Diaby, Patrik Schick and Callum Hudson-Odoi. Coach Xabi Alonso will not be able to count on Sardar Azmoun, Karim Bellarabi, Florian Wirtz and Exequiel Palacios because they are injured. Robert Andrich and Jeremie Frimpong will also be out due to suspension.
After 1 win and 2 losses, the visiting team is currently on the 3rd position with 3 points earned. In the last match, they won by (2-0) at home against Bayer 04 Leverkusen, after in the previous match, they lost by (0-4) at home with Club Brugge. The team arrives in this match after an away win with Portimonense by (0-2). In the last 10 away matches played in all competitions, Porto have won 6, drawn 1 and lost 3. Their attack has been scoring with regularity, as they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches. In 14 games, it has conceded the first goal 4 times and has never managed to turn the score around. In the last 7 away games for all competitions there are 2 periods that stand out: they have scored 4 of their 8 goals between the minutes (76′-90′); they have conceded 3 of their 6 goals between the minutes (31′-45′).
Porto enter this clash motivated after a 0-2 away win at Portimonense’s stadium: Otavio and Taremi scored the goals, allowing their side to take all three points. The blue and white club usually plays in a 4-4-2 tactical system, unlike the “enemy” of this round of the Champions League, where the two most advanced men are Mehdi Taremi and Evanilson, with emphasis on the first who is in an excellent phase. In the central zone of the field it is possible that Pepê, Mateus Uribe, Otávio and Stephen Eustaquio will play. Coach Sérgio Conceição will not be able to count on central defender Pepe because he is, at this stage, recovering from a knee injury.
Bayer Leverkusen – FC Porto FREE TIPS
OVER 2.5 GOALS @ 2.25
