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Leverkusen vs Milan Prediction: German champions look to build on first win

Leverkusen and Milan had contrasting fortunes on Matchday One, with the seven-time champions looking for their first win

 
1:18pm on Monday 30th September 2024
By
Martin Macdonald

Leverkusen will look to make it two wins in a row in the Champions League when they meet seven-time European Champions, Milan, on Tuesday.

The Bundesliga outfit beat Feyenoord 4-0 away on Matchday One, while Milan suffered defeat at home to Liverpool.

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Leverkusen Recent Form

Last season, Leverkusen went the entire Bundesliga campaign without losing a game on their journey to winning the title. We are only five games into the new campaign and they have lost already, with RB Leipzig putting them to the sword at the end of August.

At the weekend, they drew 1-1 with Bayern Munich.

Leverkusen Injury News

Xabi Alonso has no injury concerns heading into this one as his squad is fully fit. The Spaniard did make five changes to his starting XI for the Bayern game, though, so expect some alterations here also.

Last Leverkusen Lineup

Here's how Leverkusen lined up against Bayern.

Milan Recent Form

Milan have won three out of their last four games, with the solitary loss coming versus Liverpool in the Champions League.

In Serie A, they have won three in a row versus Venezia, Inter and Lecce, whom they beat 3-0 at the weekend.

Milan Injury News

The absentees for Milan are Marco Sportiello, Ismael Bennacer, Alessandro Florenzi and Davide Calabria.

Last Milan Lineup

Here's how Milan lined up against Lecce.

Leverkusen - Player To Watch

Florian Wirtz has scored four goals in his last four games for Leverkusen including two in Champions League Matchday One away at Feyenoord.

21 yrs - AM (C) - Leverkusen
99
Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
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450
Played matches
5
4
1
Shots P90
3.20
Shots On target P90
2.00
Successful passing %
82%
Final third passes P90
38.60

Milan - Player To Watch

Christian Pulisic has been in marvellous form for Milan as he has scored five goals and recorded two assists in his last six games.

26 yrs - AM, W (R) - Milan
86 
Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
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469
Played matches
6
4
2
Shots P90
1.92
Shots On target P90
1.15
Successful passing %
87%
Final third passes P90
15.54

Leverkusen vs Milan - Prediction

Both teams are in relatively good form currently but Leverkusen should benefit from the home advantage here. Xabi Alonso's men have failed to score in just two out of their last 60 games in all competitions, and they will fancy themselves to get at least a couple against a Milan defence that can look shaky.

Scoreline prediction - Leverkusen 2-1 Milan

Leverkusen vs Bayern - Betting Tips

Leverkusen to Win and Both Teams to Score

- Leverkusen have scored 15 goals in their last five games

- Milan have scored 12 goals in their last five games

Florian Wirtz to Score

- Florian Wirtz has scored four goals in four games across all competitions

Recent Ratings

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Milan
  Average Match Rating  
6.6
  Home  
7.0
6.4
  Away  
6.7
6.5
  Total  
6.8

Match statistics

Bayer 04
Statistics
Milan
Games Played
20
20
 
Results
 
Wins
13
8
Draws
5
6
Losses
2
6
 
Goals Scoring
 
Goals Scored
49
43
Goals Per Game
2.45
2.15
More > 2.5 Goals
13
18
More > 3 Goals
11
11
Scored First in a Match
15
11
Scored Both Halves
8
8
Won More > 1 Goal
7
6
 
Other
 
Goals Conceded
23
31
Did Not Score
1
2
Both Teams Scored
12
15
Kept Clean Sheet
7
4
Won Without Conceding
7
3
Games Played
20
20
 
Possession
 
Touches
754
676
Possession
58
58
Passes
579
507
 
Attacking
 
Total Shots
18
17
Shots on Target
6.60
6.47
Goals out of Shots
0.16
0.14
Crosses
16
20
Offsides
2.40
2.09
Penalties
0.25
0.15
 
Defensive
 
Clean Sheets
0.35
0.20
Tackles Won
10
8.43
Clearances
14
12
Interceptions
6.65
6.63
Own Goals
0.05
0.10
Aerials Won
12
12
Total Shots Conceded
10
12
Shots on Target Conceded
3.79
4.85
Goals out of Shots Conceded
0.11
0.16
 
Discipline
 
Fouls
9.20
10
Yellow Cards
2.20
2.05
Red Cards
0.05
0.15

Injuries

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  3. Calf Injury image description
  4. Muscle Strain image description
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