Bayer Leverkusen welcomes Glasgow Rangers this Thursday for the second leg of the Round of 16 of the Europa League. Bayer wants to maintain their advantage in the first leg as Rangers try to catch up.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Rangers Soccer Betting Tips
After placing behind Juventus and Atletico Madrid but ahead of Lokomotiv Moscow in the first round of the Champions League group, Leverkusen was therefore unable to qualify for the Round of 16 of the Champions League. Landed in the Europa League in the round of 16, Bayer defeated Porto (wins 2-1 at home and 1-3 away) then they won on Rangers’ ground in the first leg of these 1 / Round of 16 (1-3). In the league, Peter Bosz’s men failed in their quest for the Champions League by finally ranking 5th in the Bundesliga final, notably losing an important match at Hertha Berlin on a penultimate day. Leverkusen then lost the German Cup final to Bayern (4-2) on July 4, the date of their last official match.
For their part, the Rangers started in the Europa League finishing in 2nd place in group G, behind Porto but ahead of Young Boys and Feyenoord. Then, the Scots distinguished themselves by winning against the Portuguese of Braga in 1 / 16th (wins 3-2 at home and 0-1 away) but they will have to be very solid if they want to overthrow Bayer after losing at home in the first leg (1-3). In the league, Steven Gerrard’s men obtained 2nd place final last season, behind unmistakable Celtic. In preparation, they achieved 4 friendly wins ahead of Lyon (0-2), Nice (0-2), Motherwell (4-0), and Coventry (2-0) before beating Aberdeen away (0-1) ) last weekend when the Scottish Championship resumed.
The workforce for Bayer Leverkusen vs Rangers
On the Leverkusen side, replacement Paulinho should still be forfeited, while the important Weiser and Demirbay are suspended. Announced at the start, the important Havertz and Holland should be there.
The Glasgow Rangers will be deprived of its starting midfielder Kamara. Note that the Glasgow Rangers have definitively acquired Jermain Defoe and Ianis Hagi, and signed the Nigerian international Leon Balogun.
Key points for the match Bayer Leverkusen vs Rangers
The meeting will take place behind closed doors.
Both coaches can make 5 changes during the game.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Rangers Soccer Betting Tips
Facing a Rangers team with a lead, Leverkusen could win at home. Leverkusen victory!
Betting Tips: Leverkusen
Odds: 1.65
