Bayer Leverkusen vs Club Brugge Predictions

• Club Brugge have already qualified for the Champions League knockout phase.
• Leverkusen must win to have any chance of earning a Europa League knockout place.
• Brugge have an extensive injury list to contend with and could rotate.

Last chance saloon for Bayer Leverkusen

Xabi Alonso’s blushes were spared after Atletico Madrid missed a late penalty last week in their exciting 2-2 draw. Had they lost that game, Bayer Leverkusen’s European journey would have been over, yet they have been afforded one last chance for redemption here against Club Brugge.

The Belgians have already qualified and they looked a side with their sandals on as they fell to a 4-0 defeat against Porto in the last round, thus securing both of the top-two places. As such, it’s a toss-up between Leverkusen and Atletico for the Europa League spot, and with Atleti facing a tough trip to Porto, Leverkusen may fancy their chances.

Any Leverkusen success may prove to be a goal-fuelled affair though, as the hosts have conceded at least twice in three straight Champions League encounters and come into this on the back of a 2-0 loss in the Bundesliga. In similarly entertaining fashion, Brugge recorded a 4-2 win at the weekend and that could point to more goals here.

Stick with Xabi Alonso’s men for the win

With many changes expected for an injury-ravaged Club Brugge, we fancy Bayer Leverkusen to stop their rot with a potentially crucial victory here.

However, their leaky defence will more than likely allow Brugge a chance or two, so we’re taking some mor value by backing them in the win & BTTS market.

As for the correct score, a 3-2 victory for the Eternal Bridesmaids seems like a decent pick with Leverkusen’s strong attack and porous backline living up to their billing.