This Thursday, Leverkusen receives Porto on the occasion of the round of 16 first leg of the Europa League. Both teams want to keep all of their chances of qualifying for the return match.
Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Porto Soccer Betting Tips
Present in group D of the Champions League, Leverkusen finished in 3rd place, behind Juventus and Atletico Madrid but in front of Lokomotiv Moscow, and was thus transferred to the Europa League. 5th in the Bundesliga, the Bayer has achieved a very honorable championship so far and has conceded only one loss in the last 6 days, for 5 victories. The partners of Kevin Volland remain on 2 successes gleaned against Dortmund (4-3) and on the lawn of the Union Berlin (2-3).
Leader of group G of the Europa League with 2 small points ahead of 3rd place, Porto had to work to reach the 16th finals. In difficulty at the end of the 4th day (only 4 points on the clock at that time), the team won its last 2 games played on the Young Boys’ lawn (1-2) and against Feyenoord (3- 2). In the fight for the title in the championship, Sergio Conceiçao’s men are currently 2nd and only have a small point delay on 1st place. Last weekend, they aligned a 4th success in a row by winning at Guimaraes (1-2). This match was marked by the premature exit of the Malian striker Moussa Marega, target of racist screams
The staff for Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Porto
For Leverkusen, only the important Austrian midfielder Baumgartlinger is missing for this 16th of injured Europa League final. On the other hand, the Havertz nugget is well available as is the winger Diaby (ex PSG) and the striker Volland.
For Porto, only the important midfielder Danilo Pereira is forfeited this week. Shaken by the racist insults of which he was the victim last weekend, Moussa Marega is not sure to dispute this meeting.
Key point for the match Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Porto
Leverkusen has found the net in his last 9 games in all competitions. Porto have scored at least one goal in their last 6 matches.
Soccer Betting Tips Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Porto
Supported by his supporters, Leverkusen has a great opportunity to take advantage before the return match.
Betting Tips: Both teams to score
Odds: 1.60
