Leverkusen meets Atletico at home, in a game of no importance for the Germans.
Atletico needs to win this match and hope on fortunate external events, the end result of the other game. If Aris fails to win at home against Rosenborg, and Atletico gets the 3 points here the Spanish team will advance.
Leverkusen are currently first with 11 points, picking up 3 victories and two draws, still undefeated. Atletico on the other hand recorded two victories, a draw against Leverkusen in Spain and two losses to Aris.
Leverkusen’s record against Spanish oppositions is W6 D4 L10 (W4 D2 L3 at home), while Atletico’s record against German opposition reads W13 D5 L11 (W4 D2 L7 in Germany). The loss to Aris in Spain, ended Altetico’s record of 15 Europa League games without defeat.
Leverkusen have the best defense so far conceding only 1 goal in the 5 fixtures they have played.
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The urge for an early goal will most likely come from Atletico Madrid, who need to do their job and get the 3 points here and hope for the best. “First to Score: Atletico” is priced at 1.72.
Both Atletico Madrid strikers have got great odds to score. Diego Forlan is priced to score at anytime @ 2.05 and Sergio Agüero is priced at 2.30.
I believe that whatever happens in this game will revolve around the draw. I expect Leverkusen to come out without some of their starters, to save them for the weekend games, but meanwhile Atletico will be in a hurry, which might break the accuracy of their game. After all the Spanish team will be going against the best defense in the league so far. The so needed victory for Atletico is priced @ 2.25
Recommended Bet:
Draw @ 3.85 (Bet365)
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