Feyenoord vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction 19 Sep 2024

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📅 19 Sep 2024

⏰ 17:45 GMT +1

🏟 De Kuip (Rotterdam)

Feyenoord’s promising start to the Eredivisie season hit a bump with a 2-2 draw against Groningen, making it three draws from their first four matches. Despite this, they remain unbeaten in the league with 24 games without defeat (W17, D7). Feyenoord now looks to regain winning form as they begin their second consecutive UEFA Champions League (UCL) campaign. Their recent European home record is strong, with only one loss in their last 18 home matches (W14, D3). However, new coach Brian Priske is yet to win a UCL main-draw game and faces a big challenge in his debut.

Bayer Leverkusen, who narrowly missed European glory twice in the past, come into this match with an impressive record. After a 3-0 loss to Atalanta in the UEFA Europa League final last season, they have bounced back strongly. Though they suffered a 3-2 defeat to RB Leipzig earlier this season, Xabi Alonso’s side responded with a 4-1 win over Hoffenheim, extending their unbeaten away run to 29 matches (W24, D5). Leverkusen’s solid European away form, with only one defeat in their last ten games, makes them a tough opponent, and their previous visits to the Netherlands have all ended in draws.

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📋Players to watch: Santiago Giménez, who scored twice on his UCL debut last October and has been a key figure in Feyenoord’s European success. Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface, with 14 goal contributions across his last two UEL campaigns, will look to make a similar impact in the UCL.

⚡️Match Facts: All five of Feyenoord’s matches this season have seen both teams score. Leverkusen is unbeaten in their last 29 away games.

💡 Feyenoord vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction

Feyenoord’s home form in Europe, coupled with Leverkusen’s strong away performances, sets up an intriguing battle. While Feyenoord is difficult to beat at home, Leverkusen’s resilience on the road and attacking power may give them a slight edge. A draw is a likely result, but both teams will likely find the back of the net in a high-energy affair.

Feyenoord vs Bayer Leverkusen Betting Tips

• Both teams to score
• Over 2.5 goals in the match
• Draw or Bayer Leverkusen to win