Sports Innovation previews the Europa League match between Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Bayer Leverkusen swing by Atalanta on Thursday for the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie at the Gewiss Stadium.
It has been an impressive tournament so far for Atalanta, who aim to make good use of playing at home. With four wins and just one defeat in their past six Europa League matches, they came through their last six games with 13 points. Few teams fancy going up against La Dea, not least at this stage.
Likewise, with four wins and just one defeat in their past six Europa League matches, Bayer Leverkusen are an opponent most teams would rather avoid. They’ll try to keep things tight here with the aim of securing further advancement on home soil.
Atalanta vs Bayer Leverkusen stats and analysis
Before their upcoming match in the Europa League, Atalanta are performing absolutely brilliant, when it comes to goal scoring. In the past 8 outings in the competition, they performed a formidable average of 2.7 goals per game. An awe-inspiring total of 27 goals. They let 12 goals slip in, which creates an average of 1.2 conceded per game. During this run, they fought their way to 4 clean sheets.
Bayer Leverkusen are brimming with confidence in front of goal before the upcoming away match in the Europa League, as they can show off very handsome numbers from their previous 10 games. The visitors scored 2.4 times on average per match, for a total of 24 goals. They also let in 13 goals, leaving an average of 1.3 per match. They fought their way to 3 clean sheets.
Stats and facts for Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen in Europa League.
- Atalanta have scored in 6 of the last 7 matches
- Atalanta have not lost 4 of the last 5 matches
- Atalanta have won 3 of the last 4 matches
- Bayer Leverkusen have scored in 31 of the last 33 matches
- In 12 of the last 14 matches Bayer Leverkusen played, both teams scored
- Bayer Leverkusen have conceded in the last 10 away matches in a row
- Bayer Leverkusen have won 5 of the last 6 matches
- Bayer Leverkusen have not lost 6 of the last 7 matches
Atalanta vs Bayer Leverkusen – Team News
Davide Zappacosta is a doubt for Atalanta, while Duván Zapata is out injured.
As for Bayer Leverkusen, Karim Bellarabi and Patrik Schick are injured. Kerem Demirbay is suspended and Robert Andrich is doubtful.
Predicted XI
Atalanta vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview
Atalanta Form
Atalanta are looking to bounce back from a recent setback and get back to winning ways. In their last three matches, they first took out Olympiacos by 3-0, before beating Sampdoria by 4-0. The winning streak came to an end against Roma, who ran out 1-0 winners.
Bayer Leverkusen Form
Bayer Leverkusen have been all over in their last three matches across all tournaments. Against Mainz 05, they came out empty-handed in a 3-2 defeat, whereafter they avenged themselves in a 3-0 win against Arminia Bielefeld. Their latest match saw them sharing the spoils in a 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich.
Atalanta vs Bayer Leverkusen H2H
Having never shared a spot in the same division before, this is the first time Atalanta comes up against Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League.
Full Time betting
It doesn’t matter whether your betting strategy involves accumulators or singles, the bookmakers will offer odds on this game. Atalanta are currently priced at 2.15 to win, while the draw is 3.65. The away win for Bayer Leverkusen at 3.40 could also rack up an accumulator.
Man of the Moment
Ahead of their Europa League showdown, both Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen will be looking for their main strikers. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on for each team this season.
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