Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen prediction and betting tips on November 5, 2024
Game Prediction
5 November 2024, Anfield will host the fourth round of the Champions League group stage, with Liverpool set to face Bayer Leverkusen. Xabi Alonso will try to secure points against the club where he once became a star as a player.
Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen: Key Stats and Trends
- Liverpool has won all its previous matches in this tournament.
- Bayer Leverkusen has lost only one match in the last 18 months.
- The most common scoreline between these teams is 3-1 in favor of Liverpool (three times).
- Liverpool has scored at least once in its last 10 matches.
- Bayer Leverkusen has scored at least once in its last 19 matches.
- Liverpool wins the first half in 52% of matches, while Bayer Leverkusen wins in 52% of theirs.
Match Prediction: Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen
Last season, Liverpool showed progress, winning the League Cup and returning to the Premier League’s top three. However, this marked Klopp’s last achievement in England, as he announced his departure in the winter. Interestingly, Xabi Alonso—formerly a standout player for Liverpool—was considered a potential successor, but he chose to stay with Bayer, leading them to their first-ever Bundesliga title in an unbeaten season.
Leverkusen began the new season by clinching the Super Cup, narrowly defeating Stuttgart in a penalty shootout. However, they’ve shown signs of decline, including a recent home loss to RB Leipzig. Under new coach Arne Slot, Liverpool started strong, winning most of their Premier League matches except for a slip-up against Nottingham Forest and a hard-fought 2-2 draw with Arsenal.
Liverpool’s Champions League form has been flawless, beginning with a comeback victory at San Siro against Milan, followed by shutout wins over Bologna and RB Leipzig. Bayer, on the other hand, kicked off with a 4-0 triumph over Feyenoord, a narrow victory over Milan, but faltered in their third game, drawing 1-1 with Brest.
Probable Lineups
Liverpool (possible lineup): Kelleher - Tsimikas, Van Dijk, Konate, Alexander-Arnold - Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai - Gakpo, Nunez, Salah
Bayer Leverkusen (possible lineup): Kovar - Grimaldo, Hincapié, Tah, Mukiele - Aleix Garcia, Palacios, Wirtz, Hofmann, Tella - Schick
Head-to-Head: Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen
In 2002, during the Champions League playoffs, Bayer Leverkusen advanced after winning 4-2 at home, despite a 0-1 loss at Anfield. Three years later, Liverpool got their revenge by winning both legs 3-1.
Free Prediction Today for the Match: Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen
While the German side is formidable, they’re up against a powerful opponent on home turf. Our prediction is a Liverpool win (odds – 1.67).
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