Bayer Leverkusen, led by Xabi Alonso, will face a challenging start on Wednesday. The German team is up against a true test, as the modest French club began its campaign with two wins, making it the surprise of the tournament so far. Although the odds in the Champions League favor the Germans, they indicate a potentially close match in terms of goals.
Let’s analyze how Leverkusen arrived at this match. Xabi Alonso’s men secured a victory in their last Bundesliga match against Eintracht Frankfurt (2-1) and are trailing league leaders Bayern Munich by just three points. Even though their unbeaten streak in the domestic league ended early, the "Aspirins" continue to show offensive strength and effectiveness, which has also been evident in the Champions League, where they won both matches without conceding a goal: 4-0 against Feyenoord and 1-0 against Milan.
Brest performance has also been surprising. Despite sitting low in the league with four losses compared to three wins, they have been successful in the Champions League. While the level of their opponents (Sturm Graz and Salzburg) is far from that of the Germans, they are displaying considerable confidence in the continental competition, making things tougher for Leverkusen. Additionally, Brest has a solid home record, achieving three victories in their last five matches without conceding.
Brest performance has also been surprising. Despite sitting low in the league with four losses compared to three wins, they have been successful in the Champions League. While the level of their opponents (Sturm Graz and Salzburg) is far from that of the Germans, they are displaying considerable confidence in the continental competition, making things tougher for Leverkusen. Additionally, Brest has a solid home record, achieving three victories in their last five matches without conceding.
-- Predictions for the Brest vs Bayer Leverkusen Match
The predictions for the Brest vs Leverkusen match suggest it will be a high-scoring affair. If this holds true, it will be an exciting clash, particularly for the German fans, as their team has a better chance of winning thanks to the quality of their players. Leverkusen has scored 26 goals in 11 official matches, averaging 2.36 goals per game. If they maintain this rate, it seems unlikely that the French side can achieve a positive result.
Moreover, whenever Brest has faced teams of a certain level this season, they have consistently ended up losing, with examples including: 1-5 against Marseille, 2-0 against Lens, and 3-1 against Paris Saint-Germain. Therefore, our bet for the Brest vs Leverkusen.
Moreover, whenever Brest has faced teams of a certain level this season, they have consistently ended up losing, with examples including: 1-5 against Marseille, 2-0 against Lens, and 3-1 against Paris Saint-Germain. Therefore, our bet for the Brest vs Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen win by handicap 2 (-1)
