Bayer Leverkusen host Champions League holders PSG on Tuesday night looking to get their first win of this campaign.
Leverkusen vs PSG Form and Head to Head Record
Leverkusen are enjoying a nice run of form, winning three of their previous four matches. However, they are yet to win in the Champions League, drawing with both Copehagen (2-2) and PSV (1-1).
For PSG's high standards, they are currently experiencing a dip in form, winning only two of their previous five matches. Their Champions League form is stellar so far however, beating both Atalanta (4-0) and Barcelona (2-1).
The last time these two sides met was in the 2013-2014 Champions League Round of 16, with PSG progressing 6-1 on aggregate.
Leverkusen vs PSG Probable Lineups
Leverkusen (3-4-2-1): Flekken; Tapsoba, Badé, Andrich; Grimaldo, Fernández, García, Arthur; Poku, Hofmann; Kofane
PSG (4-3-3): Chevalier; Mendes, Pacho, Zabarnyi, Hakimi; Vitinha, Zaïre-Emery, Kang-In; Kvaratskhelia, Ramos, Barcola
Lineups powered by WhoScored.
Leverkusen vs PSG Team News
Leverkusen will be without several key players due to injury. Vázquez, Schick, Palacios, Tella, Quansah and Tape are all unavailable for selection.
PSG are also dealing with injury concerns. Dembélé, Marquinhos, Neves and Ruiz are all sidelined.
Hakimi, Kvaratskhelia, Nuno Mendes and Vitinha are all expected to return to the starting eleven for PSG after featuring from the bench in their last outing. Pancho is likely to start, replacing Beraldo.
Who are the betting favourites for Bayer Leverkusen vs PSG?
Despite only two wins in five, PSG are the 4/6 betting favourites to triumph in this match. Leverkusen are a juicy 4/1 to get their first UCL win this season, and the draw is a best price of 16/5.
| Leverkusen vs PSG Odds | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Bayer Leverkusen Win | 41/10 | 10Bet |
| Draw | 16/5 | Betfred |
| PSG Win | 7/10 | Betway |
Odds last updated 1:00pm Tuesday 21st October.
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Bayer Leverkusen vs PSG Match Prediction
Leverkusen's thrilling 4-3 defeat to Mainz will install some confidence in the team ahead of Tuesday's game. However, they have shown defensive frailties that need to be addressed if they are to be competitive in the Champions League, especially facing sides like PSG.
PSG come into this game after two surprising draws in Ligue 1. In the Champions League, they have lived up to expectations, winning both games against Atalanta (4-0) and Barcelona (2-1).
Both teams like to play attacking football, so we could be in for a treat, with plenty of chances at both ends. Given PSG's technical superiority and Leverkusen's defensive vulnerability, the Parisians should come away with all three points.
Score Prediction: Leverkusen 2-3 PSG
Bayer Leverkusen vs PSG Bet Builder Tip
Our bet builder tips for Bayer Levekusen vs PSG include Both Teams to Score, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia 1+ shot on target, Alejandro Grimaldo 1+ shot, and Robert Andrich 1+ foul.
At the time of publishing it is a best price of 19/4 with BetMGM, it's as short as 9/4 elsewhere!
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Both Teams to Score: Across both these teams last five games, there has been a combined 30 total goals and btts has landed in 7/10.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia 1+ shot on target: Without Dembele, Kvaratskhelia picks up the attacking burden for PSG, the Georgian has four shots on target in his previous five PSG matches.
Alejandro Grimaldo 1+ shot: Grimaldo has 17 shots in 10 starts this season for Spain and Leverkusen, and is fresh off scoring a brace on the weekend. He has had a shot in every match so far this season.
Robert Andrich 1+ foul committed: Andrich has nine fouls in seven starts for Leverkusen this season and had seven fouls in his two UCL starts last campaign.
