Liverpool vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen Preview, Prediction, Odds, Betting Tips 05.11.2024

• Date and Time: November 5, 21:00 GMT+1
• Venue:  Anfield, Liverpool, England

Liverpool vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen Preview 

Liverpool

The Reds remain one of two teams with a flawless record in the Champions League this season. They convincingly secured victories against Milan, Bologna and Leipzig and are favourites to finish in the top 8. 

Liverpool will be in high spirits as they host the German champions, with Arne Slot’s team regaining the first spot in the Premier League last weekend. Despite a difficult schedule, they have only lost points against Arsenal in their last five games.

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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 4, 2024

The Reds have been dealt a blow with Ibrahima Konate’s absence. He was in fantastic form prior to his wrist injury. However, Joe Gomez was excellent against Brighton, and he will probably be the one to play in the centre of the field against Bayer.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Leverkusen has experienced a decline in form. In the last Champions League round, Bayer unexpectedly played a 1-1 draw against Brest, though they were considered the favourites and even opened the score. In addition, they did not achieve a much-needed victory against Stuttgart at home in the Bundesliga despite creating numerous chances. 

When looking exclusively at away matches, Leverkusen have three draws in a row. The October-November period was also concerning, as the German side scored less than usual.  

Leverkusen’s injuries are not critical. Even without Amine Adli, there is a lot of competition in the offence. Otherwise, Bayer will be present with an almost fully fit squad at Anfield. 

Liverpool vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen Head-to-Head Statistics 

Liverpool and Bayer have met five times in their H2H history. Four of these matches took place in the Champions League playoffs, while the last meeting was a friendly match held in 2012.

They met in the quarterfinals of the 2001/02 season, when the Reds won at Anfield (1-0) but were thrashed at BayArena (2-4).

Three years later, the draw brought the clubs together in the 1/8 finals. Liverpool won 3-1, both home and away. That campaign ended with the Champions League trophy for Liverpool, as the made a memorable comeback against Milan in Istanbul.

Liverpool vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen Player Focus 

The form of Liverpool’s attacking players cannot be ignored. Mohamed Salah has distinguished himself by scoring in the last four matches he was in the starting lineup. 

Cody Gakpo has also scored in two matches consecutively while Luis Diaz and Darwin Núñez are regularly contributing to the attack. It will be difficult for Leverkusen to stop these players.

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— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) November 4, 2024

For Leverkusen, we can mention Florian Wirtz. The German magician is the main creative force for the guests. Victor Boniface usually gets a handful of opportunities in the attack, but his poor conversion costed Bayer points against Stuttgart. 

Liverpool vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen Tactical Analysis 

Liverpool, under Arne Slot, have been using a 4-3-3 formation. In this system, the wingers play a major role, and the midfield is pivotal in delivering passes to the attackers.

Xabi Alonso’s preferred formation is 3-4-2-1. Similar to Liverpool, the full-backs are essential when playing this system. Florian Wirtz’s role here is massive, as the German midfielder assists the offence and picks the ball up in midfield. 

Liverpool vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen Prediction 

• Football pick: Liverpool to Win
• Odds: 1.70 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: 3-1

Stopping Liverpool, especially on their home turf is difficult for every team and Bayer are no exception. The Germans could have competed for the victory in this match if they were in optimal form, but their performance has recently deteriorated. 

Liverpool, on the other hand, can count on Mohamed Salah, who is an excellent form. The Egyptian scored again last Saturday in the match against Brighton, while Cody Gakpo also added his name to the scoresheet. 

We think that Leverkusen’s unbeaten streak in away games will finally come to an end and our prediction for this match is Liverpool to win.

Liverpool vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen Betting Tip 

• Football Pick:  First Half Over 1.5 Goals
• Odds: 2.27 (22Bet)

In their recent Champions League fixtures, both Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen have demonstrated a knack for early goals. The Reds scored twice against Milan, while Leverkusen scored four against Feyenoord in the same period.

Liverpool’s defence does not look as reliable as in previous seasons, and therefore, we anticipate more chances from Leverkusen. The visitors, on the other hand, are not as dominant as in the past campaign, and Liverpool will certainly capitalize on the Germans’ weaknesses.  

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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 4, 2024

The teams will likely be riskier in the offensive early on and create opportunities. Our second pick for this game would be over 1.5 goals in the first half. 

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