Feyenoord vs Bayer Leverkusen prediction, odds & betting tips – 19/09/2024

Feyenoord welcome Bayer Leverkusen to the Stadion Feijenoord in the Champions League group stage on Thursday, 19 September. Read our Champions League predictions for the contest below.

Feyenoord vs Bayer Leverkusen prediction: Goals likely in Rotterdam

Key Stats

• Four of Bayer Leverkusen’s first five matches of the campaign in all competitions have produced over 2.5 goals.
• Leverkusen conceded two goals in three of their last five assignments.
• Feyenoord are unbeaten in five games, though they drew three of those fixtures.
• Victor Boniface scored twice at the weekend for Leverkusen against Hoffenheim.

Correct score prediction: Feyenoord 2-2 Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen have been shipping too many goals in the campaign’s opening exchanges and the German champions conceded twice in three of their last five matches. Feyenoord meanwhile, drew three of their last five fixtures and a high-scoring share of the spoils could be worth backing here.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Leverkusen given the edge

• HOME: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
• DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
• AWAY: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Feyenoord threw away a two-goal lead to draw at Groningen (2-2) at the weekend, though they remain unbeaten this season and despite being 16/5 underdogs, the Dutch giants should pose a challenge for Bayer Leverkusen.

Bayer Leverkusen roared to a 4-1 win at Hoffenheim in their last assignment, however, they have only kept one clean sheet in five matches this term and the 3/4 favourites are unlikely to secure a shutout in Rotterdam. Read more of our latest football tips and Champions League analysis via the link.

Most recent H2Hs: Teams braced for first encounter

Feyenoord and Bayer Leverkusen have never met to contest a competitive fixture before and Thursday’s clash will be their first encounter.

Feyenoord preview: Stengs still out of action

Calvin Stengs is out of action with a knee issue while Hugo Bueno and Quilindschy Hartman are doubtful. Ramiz Zerrouki and In-beom Hwang could return to the matchday squad having missed Feyenoord's 2-2 draw with Groningen at the weekend.

Predicted lineup: Wellenreuther (GK) Lotomba, Beelen, Hancko, Smak, Zechel, Timber, Niuewkoop, Nadje, Paixao, Gimenez

UEFA Champions League 02/10/24

W

Girona

2

Feyenoord

3

Netherlands Eredivisie 28/09/24

D

NEC

1

Feyenoord

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 22/09/24

W

NAC

0

Feyenoord

2

UEFA Champions League 19/09/24

L

Bayer Leverkusen

4

Feyenoord

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 14/09/24

D

FC Groningen

2

Feyenoord

2

Bayer Leverkusen preview: Palacios still absent

Bayer Leverkusen have no fresh injury worries ahead of their trip to the Netherlands this week. Exequiel Palacios is still sidelined, however, and won't be involved on Thursday. Martin Terrier could represent Die Werkself in Europe for the first time.

Predicted lineup: Hradecky (GK), Tah, Tapsoba, Hincapie, Tella, Andrich, Xhaka, Grimaldo, Wirtz, Terrier, Boniface

UEFA Champions League 01/10/24

W

AC Milan

0

Bayer Leverkusen

1

Germany Bundesliga I 28/09/24

D

Bayern Munich

1

Bayer Leverkusen

1

Germany Bundesliga I 22/09/24

W

Wolfsburg

3

Bayer Leverkusen

4

UEFA Champions League 19/09/24

W

Feyenoord

0

Bayer Leverkusen

4

Germany Bundesliga I 14/09/24

W

TSG Hoffenheim

1

Bayer Leverkusen

4

Player to watch – Victor Boniface

Victor Boniface opened his account for the new Bundesliga season at the weekend when he notched twice in Bayer Leverkusen’s 4-1 win at Hoffenheim, and he should be brimming with confidence after his impact.

Boniface takes sharp form to Rotterdam

Nigerian international Boniface scored 21 times for Leverkusen in all competitions last season and five of those goals were registered in continental fixtures for Die Werkself. The 23-year-old will be determined to shine on the Champions League stage on Thursday.