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Bayer Leverkusen vs Roma Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League
by Kennedy Kechula | in Europa League Predictions
Bayer Leverkusen host Roma in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final. They trail 1-0 so they still have a good chance to qualify for the final. If they reach that match, they'll take on either Sevilla or Juventus who are 1-1 after the first leg in Italy. Bayer are in danger of missing out on qualification via the Bundesliga. That may put more pressure on them to go on and win the Europa League this season. Even worse is the expectancy of the German nation. It's not been a great season for them in European competition. Bayer Leverkusen reaching the Europa League final would be a boost. If doing so and winning the final, it'd be the second successive season a Bundesliga side has lifted the trophy.
Jose Mourinho will be out to reach yet another European final. Last season his Roma side won the Europa Conference League and they are again going well. Roma's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League via Serie A are diminishing. They also could also miss out on European football next season. This game therefore is a vital one for both sides. Roma at least have a lead from the first leg and know avoiding defeat in Leverkusen will see them in the final.
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Bayer Leverkusen v Roma - Most Attractive Betting Odds
Bayer Leverkusen to win has a 51.3% chance
Win for Leverkusen: 1.95 on Bet365
Win for Leverkusen: 2.033 on Vbet
Win for Leverkusen: 1.98 on Unibet
Draw Result: 3.4 on Bet365
Draw Result: 3.45 on Vbet
Draw Result: 3.50 on Unibet
Win for Roma: 4.00 on Bet365
Win for Roma: 4.10 on Vbet
Win for Roma: 4.00 on Unibet
Our prediction for this match is for a draw. Vbet offers the best odds for this if you wish to go with our prediction.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Roma Form
Bayer Leverkusen and Roma Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 May 2023 - Bundesliga
11 May 2023 - Europa League
5 May 2023 - Bundesliga
29 Apr 2023 - Bundesliga
23 Apr 2023 - Bundesliga
20 Apr 2023 - Europa League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
5 May 2023 - Bundesliga
23 Apr 2023 - Bundesliga
13 Apr 2023 - Europa League
8 Apr 2023 - Bundesliga
19 Mar 2023 - Bundesliga
9 Mar 2023 - Europa League
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 May 2023 - Bundesliga
11 May 2023 - Europa League
29 Apr 2023 - Bundesliga
20 Apr 2023 - Europa League
16 Apr 2023 - Bundesliga
1 Apr 2023 - Bundesliga
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 May 2023 - Serie A
11 May 2023 - Europa League
6 May 2023 - Serie A
3 May 2023 - Serie A
29 Apr 2023 - Serie A
24 Apr 2023 - Serie A
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 May 2023 - Europa League
6 May 2023 - Serie A
29 Apr 2023 - Serie A
20 Apr 2023 - Europa League
16 Apr 2023 - Serie A
2 Apr 2023 - Serie A
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 May 2023 - Serie A
3 May 2023 - Serie A
24 Apr 2023 - Serie A
13 Apr 2023 - Europa League
8 Apr 2023 - Serie A
19 Mar 2023 - Serie A
Bayer Leverkusen vs Roma Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
11 May 2023 - Europa League
Bayer Leverkusen - Roma: Form Analysis
For a team in desperate need of a win, Bayer Leverkusen come into this match in unconvincing form. Xabi Alonso's men haven't won in their last four matches. They could only manage a 1-1 draw with lowly Stuttgart last time out in the Bundesliga. This saw them drop out of the top six with two matches left to play. Leverkusen are only behind Wolfsburg on goal difference so all to play for. The goals aren't flowing for the Bundesliga side with only two in their last four matches. One of those was from the penalty spot. Home form had seen them unbeaten in six games before losing to Koln. Six Bundesliga home games have been lost this season. In Europe this season, only two out of six games have been won. the Europa League, they've only won one out of three this season.
Roma head to Germany knowing they'll be in the final if they avoid defeat in this match. Three of their last five games have ended level. That's seen them lose ground in Serie A and they currently hold the ECL qualifying position. Only one of their last six league and cup games have been won. A draw in this match would delight them though. Away form has been a problem though with only two wins in their last 14 played. The last four have produced a couple of losses and two draws. In Europe this season, Roma have won just one out of six Europa League matches. No goals have been scored in the last three and just two goals in the last five. One of those was an own goal. Stats like that will certainly give Leverkusen some hope of retrieving the one-goal deficit. It looks like being a tightly contested affair on Thursday. That's not a surprise with so much at stake for the two clubs.
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Bayer Leverkusen against Roma Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Formation : 3 - 5 - 2
Bayer Leverkusen & Roma Squad Analysis
Leverkusen's Robert Andrich, Odilon Kossounou, Andrey Lunev and Patrik Schick will miss this match as a result of injury. Xabi Alonso remained several key players against Stuttgart with Adam Hlozek and Florian Wirtz among those who got limited minutes over the weekend. Hlozek has scored eight goals for the club and should partner top scorer Moussa Diaby in attack on Thursday.
Jose Mourinho also tinkered with his squad against Bologna in anticipation of this match. He made six changes to the team that started the first leg. Club top scorer Paulo Dybala missed the game altogether while second top scorer Tammy Abraham played the final half hour. Scorer of the winner in the first leg, Edoardo Bove also started from the bench against Bologna. Even after dropping crucial points in the top-four race in Serie A, Roma's injury list extended. Zeki Celik was withdrawn with injury in the 54th minute of Roma's last game. He could miss this tie together with Chris Smalling, Stephane El Shaaraway and Diego Llorente.
Most goals and assists
Bayer Leverkusen
Roma
M. Diaby
(14 Goals)
P. Dybala
(18 Goals)
M. Diaby
(10 Assists)
L. Pellegrini
(8 Assists)
Bayer Leverkusen - Roma Key Points
- Leverkusen have drawn four of their last eight matches
- Two of the previous five encounters between these two teams have ended in draws
- Roma have drawn three of their last five matches
- The last two away matches that Roma played, both ended in draws
- The two matches Roma have drawn in this season’s Europa League have been away from home
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Our Bayer Leverkusen vs Roma Prediction
Draws have been common in these two teams' matches in recent weeks. The last meeting between the two to be played in Germany also ended in a draw. Roma go into this match knowing that a draw will take them into the Europa League final. Jose Mourinho is a past master in these circumstances and Leverkusen will find it hard to break the Italian side down. Our prediction for the Bayer Leverkusen v AS Roma game is for it to produce a draw.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Roma - Other Interesting Predictions
Under 2.5 goals
The last five outings for both Roma and Leverkusen leading up to this match have ended with under 2.5 goals. This is the basis for our second prediction that this match will be low-scoring and will end with under 2.5 goals.
Over 3.5 yellow cards
Bayer Leverkusen vs Roma match : Frequently asked questions
The Bayer Leverkusen v AS Roma match will be played on Thursday 18 May.
The Bayer Leverkusen v AS Roma match will be played at the BayArena in Leverkusen.W
Robert Andrich and Odilon Kossounou will not be available for the Bayer Leverkusen v AS Roma match. This is due to injuries both players suffered in the first leg.
The forecast indicates Leverkusen will experience highs of 17 and lows of seven during the Bayer Leverkusen v Roma game. Thursday is also expected to be the least humid day this week in the city at 47%.
BT Sport 3 will televise the match in the UK. A subscription is required but you can follow the game as it takes place on the Sportytrader livescore page ..
Slovenian official Slavko Vincic will officiate the Bayer Leverkusen v AS Roma match as the main referee.
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