After a two-week break from the Europa League, Bayer Leverkusen returned to defend their last 16 plights when they took on Real Betis. The match is scheduled for Tuesday at the BayArena with kickoff at 11 pm.
The two sides shared the spoils a fortnight ago after a 1-1 draw. Furthermore, the sides have seven points at the top of Group G.
Having been away from home and recovering from a goal down to a level in the 82nd minute through Robert Andrich, Leverkusen would likely have been the slightly happier of the two sides with that draw.
In addition, the hosts also came into the match on the back of a 5-1 hammering at the hands of Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich, where they conceded four goals in seven first-half minutes.
The team has not won a match since – a 2-2 draw away at FC Koln was followed by a loss to second-tier Karlsruher SC in the cup and then a 2-0 defeat at home to Wolfsburg last weekend.
On the other hand, Real Beti has kept up their strong start to the campaign, winning six and drawing three of their first 12 La Liga matches to sit fifth in the table, four points behind leaders Real Sociedad.
Both Betis and Leverkusen look comfortable at the top of the group, with Celtic four points back.
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Real Betis Head to Head
Both sides have one game against each other, ending in a draw. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Bayer Leverkusen 0-2 Wolfsburg
- Bayer Leverkusen 1-2 Karlsuher
- FC Koln 2-2 Bayer Leverkusen
- Real Betis 1-1 Bayer Leverkusen
- Bayer Leverkusen 1-5 Bayern Munich
Away
- Atletico Madrid 0-3 Real Betis
- Real Betis 4-1 Valencia
- Real Betis 3-2 Raye Vallecano
- Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Real Betis
- Deportivo Alaves 0-1 Real Betis
Bayer Leverkusen Team News
Currently, Bayer 04 is having an injury crisis, particularly in midfield and attack. For the second time in the last three matches, Schick and Gedikli are out with ankle problems; while on top of those concerns, it is news that has made Emrehan Gedikli’s fans shed tears as they believed that he had nothing to do with the injury.
Real Betis Team News
Bellerin could start this match for Real Betis, but the Spanish defender is also doubtful for this one.
Prediction and Odds
Both sides will put up a defensive display to avoid a loss in what we anticipate to be a low goal-scoring affair.
- Draw
- Double Chance
- Both Teams to Score
