Here are our Champions League 2024 predictions for Bayer Leverkusen vs Ac Milan. Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen will meet AC Milan on Tuesday for Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League’s league phase at the BayArena. This will be the first-ever competitive meeting between the two clubs. Bayer Leverkusen cruised to a comfortable 4-0 victory over Feyenoord in their opening game.
Fixture: | Bayer Leverkusen vs Ac Milan |
Kick Off: | Oct 02, 2024 00:30 IST |
Venue: | BayArena |
League: | Champions League 2024 |
Bayer Leverkusen vs Ac Milan Preview
Bayer Leverkusen won last season’s Bundesliga title without losing a match. They suffered a 3-0 loss in the Europa League final to Atalanta before completing the double by winning the DFB Pokal final three days later. Milan have turned their season around in recent weeks. Last season ended poorly, with an exit to Roma in the Europa League and only one win in their final seven league fixtures.
In the Bundesliga this season, Leverkusen have won three of their five matches. Standing at 6’3, Victor Okoh Boniface has a towering presence with excellent aerial abilities. Their only defeat came at home to RB Leipzig. AC Milan were completely outplayed in their Champions League opener against Liverpool. The Italian side have their work cut out if they’re to prevent Florian Wirtz and company from wreaking havoc in this one. Theo Hernandez will have the responsibility to keep Bayer Leverkusen’s star-studded attacking line at bay.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Ac Milan Team news
Bayer drew on Saturday against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. Xabi should name the ideal starting eleven. But Alejandro Grimaldo picked up a late injury in the last match, and his participation is uncertain. Former AS Roma striker Tammy Abraham should replace Alvaro Morata, with Ruben Loftus-Cheek playing as number ten behind the striker. Alessandro Florenzi and Ismael Bennacer remain out with long-term injuries.
Tips
- Over 2.5 Goals
- Over 1.5 cards Ac Milan