Beyer 04 Leverkusen will go one-on-one against Qarabağ FK at BayArena on Thursday in the second leg of the round of 16 clash of the Europa League, with kickoff slated for 20:00 GMT.
Key Highlights
Leverkusen Looking to Transfer Their Fine Domestic Form into the Europa League
Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen warmed up for the home clash against Qarabağ FK with a 2-0 win over Wolfsburg at the BayArena as the continued their dominance in the Bundesliga unabated.
Leverkusen will look to show the same dominance and control when they welcome Qarabağ FK to the BayArena on Thursday.
The match is finely poised at 2-2 from the first leg, and Leverkusen will need to win this match to take the aggregate lead they need to progress to the quarter-finals.
They will focus on leveraging the home support, extending their good run of form at BayArena, and managing the threat Qarabağ FK poses.
Qarabağ FK Looking to Shock Leverkusen Away From Home as They Eye the Quarter-Finals
Qarabağ FK dominated their home clash against Zira in the Azerbaijan Premier League on Sunday as they got the perfect warmup for the trip to BayArena on Thursday to face Leverkusen in the second leg.
Bet hereThe win was their four consecutive one in the Azerbaijan Premier League, which they lead with 63 points, 24 points ahead of second placed Sumqayit.
Having held Leverkusen to a 2-2 draw in their home leg, Qarabağ FK will look to be pragmatic in their approach in the away leg. They will look to contain the Leverkusen attack and pose an attacking threat of their own on the counter.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Beyer 04 and Qarabağ FK have met three times since 2023. Leverkusen have won twice while one match ended in a draw. Qarabağ FK are yet to win against Beyer 04, which explains why football predictions are backing the home side on Thursday.
Injury Report
Xabi Alonso’s side will be without Arthur and Victor Boniface due to injury, whereas Qarabağ FK will miss the services of center-back Kevin Medina.
Prediction
Beyer 04 Leverkusen will win the match on the night and get the aggregate lead they need to progress into the quarter-finals.
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