Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen welcome Austrian champions FC Salzburg to the BayArena for their Champions League group stage clash on Tuesday evening. The German side enter the match in fine form after a convincing 5-2 victory over Heidenheim in domestic action, while Salzburg look to bounce back from a disappointing 2-1 home defeat to LASK Linz in the Austrian Bundesliga.
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Predictions and analysis for the Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Salzburg match
Leverkusen head into this clash as overwhelming favourites against Austrian outfit Salzburg, with the bookies giving Xabi Alonso's men a solid 60% chance of securing the win. The odds tell a clear story, with Die Werkself priced at a short 1.18 while Salzburg are considered major underdogs at a lengthy 15.00. The probability of a stalemate stands at around 22%, though the betting odds of 7.00 for the draw suggest the bookmakers are even more convinced of a home victory. Die Roten Bullen's chances of pulling off an upset are rated at just over 18%, reflecting the significant gulf in quality expected between these two sides on the night.
Bayer Leverkusen Match Statistics
Bayer Leverkusen have shown mixed form in their recent home fixtures at the BayArena, with their latest outing being a convincing 5-2 thrashing of newly-promoted Heidenheim. This impressive attacking display came after a rather frustrating goalless draw against high-flying Stuttgart, though Die Werkself did manage to keep things tight at the back in that encounter. They also demonstrated their home prowess in the DFB Pokal, securing a comfortable 3-0 victory over lower-league Elversberg. However, the team's recent away form has been somewhat concerning. A disappointing 1-1 draw at Bochum and a similar scoreline at Werder Bremen suggest they're struggling to impose themselves on their travels. The most alarming result came in their Champions League away fixture at Anfield, where they were comprehensively beaten 4-0 by Liverpool, exposing some defensive frailties when facing top-quality opposition away from home. This pattern indicates that while Leverkusen remain formidable at the BayArena, they need to find more consistency and resilience in their away performances.
FC Salzburg Results Analysis
Salzburg's recent away form has been a tale of contrasting fortunes, highlighted by a stunning 3-1 triumph at Feyenoord in the Champions League, showcasing their ability to perform on the biggest stage. However, their domestic travels have been less impressive, with Die Roten Bullen struggling to find the back of the net in recent Bundesliga away matches. A goalless stalemate at Wolfsberger and a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Blau-Weiss Linz suggest the Austrian giants are experiencing some turbulence on their travels. The Austrian champions have shown a concerning lack of cutting edge in their recent away fixtures, managing just three goals in their last four away matches across all competitions. While their defensive organisation has generally remained solid, as evidenced by two clean sheets in that run, their usually potent attack hasn't been firing on all cylinders domestically. The contrast between their European away success and domestic road struggles presents an intriguing puzzle for the Austrian powerhouse to solve.
Match results between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Salzburg
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League Rankings: Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Salzburg
Leverkusen and Salzburg find themselves in contrasting positions in their respective leagues, with Die Werkself currently sitting 13th in the table while the Austrian champions are languishing down in 30th spot. The two sides' standings paint a clear picture of their differing fortunes, with Leverkusen struggling in the bottom half while Salzburg's position suggests they're having a particularly tough campaign.
