Bayer 04 Leverkusen welcome the visitors Krasnodar in the Europa League Play-offs – 1/16 Finals. The match will be held on Thursday, February, 21st, at the BayArena (Leverkusen).
As far as the sides’ first leg is concerned, Bayer 04 Leverkusen pressed a lot but did not succeed to win. They were advantageous out by many parameters, tough ended level out, 0:0. The main problem for the hosts now is the lack of an away goal. Should they have drawed 1:1 in Krasnodar, they would feel more secure; otherwise, a draw is not fine for them, they need to win on Thursday to progress to the next stage. Bayer’s present form is very solid. They were victorious in three consecutive Bundesliga rounds; all the wins were confident – against Wolfsburg, 3:0, against Mainz 05, 5:1, and, most crucial, against Bayern Munich, 3:1. Notably, all three wins were attained over the span of two weeks. Thus, the 0:0 draw in Russia is surely seen as Bayer’s fail, so, the team will play their best to win tomorrow.
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After they gained a home 0:0 draw, Krasnodar side now need to make at least one goal to Bayer that kicked into gear; also, they need to play safe in defense as they did in the first leg. The task seems very challenging. Krasnodar group stage run registered their impressive home wins (three wins in three fixtures with amazing goals) and miserable losses away (defeats to Standard Liege and Sevilla). The away record does not inspire much. When Krasnodar concede, they will find an excuse like all Russian sides do – ‘the team played well, their form is fine, but they just returned from holidays’, etc.
We’re betting on Bayer’s win tomorrow. The match may turn rather spectacular. For this, the hosts need to score an opener as soon as possible and make the opponents attack. Then we’ll see the traditional German attacking football.
Prediction for the match: Bayer 04 Leverkusen to win home.
