Bayer Leverkusen vs NK Celje Confirmed Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen vs NK Celje Confirmed Lineups

The starting lineups for the Europa League clash, Bayer Leverkusen vs NK Celje, have been confirmed.

Bayer Leverkusen Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI: Mark Flekken, Lucas Vázquez, Loïc Badé, Edmond Tapsoba, Facundo Medina, Moussa Diaby, Malik Tillman, Martin Terrier, Aleix García, Robert Andrich, Patrik Schick

Substitutes: Janis Blaswich, Miguel Gutiérrez, Jarell Quansah, Equi Fernández, Niklas Lomb, Afonso Moreira, Eliesse Ben Seghir, Christian Kofane

NK Celje Starting XI

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI: Zan-Luk Leban, Artemijus Tutyskinas, Pijus Sirvys, Milot Avdyli, Lukasz Bejger, Benjamin Verbic, Mark Zabukovnik, Luka Ticic, Svit Seslar, Yaya Dukuly, Armandas Kucys

Substitutes: Ziga Frelih, Alpha Diounkou, Veton Tusha, Papa Daniel, Darko Hrka, Blaz Kramer, Leonárdo Koútris, Mario Kvesic, Matic Ivansek, Dejan Suhovrsnik, Luka Kolar

Bayer Leverkusen vs NK Celje Immediate Reaction

Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen line up in a 4-2-3-1 shape for this European fixture. Mark Flekken starts in goal, protected by a defensive back four of Lucas Vázquez, Loïc Badé, Edmond Tapsoba and Facundo Medina. Robert Andrich and Aleix García anchor the central midfield, providing the foundation for Moussa Diaby, Malik Tillman and Martin Terrier to operate behind centre-forward Patrik Schick.

NK Celje

NK Celje deploy a 4-1-4-1 setup at the BayArena. Zan-Luk Leban takes his place between the posts, with Pijus Sirvys, Lukasz Bejger, Artemijus Tutyskinas and Milot Avdyli forming the back line. Luka Ticic sits in front of the defence as the holding midfielder, while Benjamin Verbic, Mark Zabukovnik, Svit Seslar and Yaya Dukuly support lone striker Armandas Kucys.

Bayer Leverkusen vs NK Celje Reactive Bet Builder

The featured bet builder focuses on a commanding performance from the hosts, backing Bayer Leverkusen to win and keep a clean sheet via Both Teams To Score: No. In attack, lead striker Patrik Schick is selected to score anytime, while NK Celje defender Pijus Sirvys is included to be shown a card.

Bayer Leverkusen vs NK Celje Prediction After Confirmed Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen have named a dominant lineup with proven European experience, spearheaded by Patrik Schick and supported by dangerous creators in Moussa Diaby and Martin Terrier. NK Celje will aim to stay disciplined in their 4-1-4-1 structure, but the hosts are expected to control proceedings and carve out ample scoring opportunities on home soil.

Score Prediction: 3-1

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