Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
Feyenoord
Bayer Leverkusen
As part of the first round of the UEFA Champions League group stage, a match between Feyenoord and Bayer Leverkusen will take place in Rotterdam on Thursday, September 19th. The game is scheduled to start at 18:45 Central European Time. This prediction for the match was made by experts at Dailysports.
Feyenoord
Feyenoord has had a poor start to the new season, as evidenced by their results in the Eredivisie. In four games, the team has earned six points and secured only one victory.
There have been no losses yet, but this is not something to be proud of after matches against Groningen, Sparta, and Willem II. Notably, Feyenoord has not yet won a home game this season.
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer had a solid start to the current campaign following their excellent performance last season. However, after winning the German Super Cup, the team has already lost one match.
Before the international break, Bayer lost at home to Leipzig, but then they bounced back with an away win over Hoffenheim. Boniface has started scoring again, and Wirtz continues to look like the true leader of the team.
Match Facts
- Feyenoord has scored and conceded in all five matches this season.
- Bayer has not lost an away game this year.
- Feyenoord averages 1 goal per game at home, while Bayer averages 2.7 goals per game away.
Probable Lineups
- Feyenoord: Wellenreuther, Beelen, Lotomba, Hancko, Smal, Zechell, Nadje, Timber, Nieuwkoop, Paixao, Giménez.
- Bayer Leverkusen: Hradecky, Hincapié, Tah, Tapsoba, Frimpong, Xhaka, Andrich, Grimaldo, Terrier, Wirtz, Boniface.
Head-to-Head
The teams met in the UEFA Cup in 1987. Over the two legs, the German club advanced to the quarterfinals.
Prediction
The Germans will be the favorites in this match, despite Feyenoord’s decent home performances. I believe Xabi Alonso's team will show their best qualities and come away with a victory.
