Bayer Leverkusen vs Juventus Predictions

• Only Lokomotiv Moscow, who’re already out, have scored less Group D goals than Leverkusen.
• For them to make it through, Leverkusen must win and hope Atletico do not.
• Juventus are unbeaten away from home in the Champions League this season.

Three points required for Leverkusen

It all comes down to this final game for Leverkusen, who have just five points after five group matches. Being thrown into a group with both Juventus and Atletico, both of whom have been in recent Champions League finals, was never going to be easy; but the Germans would surely have been hoping for better. All is not lost just yet, though, as a win in this fixture could be enough to see them go through in second place.

In this competition, Leverkusen have struggled to get their noses in front, but they’ve been in good form domestically of late, winning each of their last two against decent sides such as Bayern and Schalke. Not only have they won their last two, they’re now unbeaten in four in the Bundesliga, which should mean they approach this fixture with confidence.

Unfortunately for the hosts, Juventus have been a tough nut to crack, so taking three points won’t be easy. Leverkusen must do better than when losing 3-0 in the reverse fixture. At least they’re now on home soil and facing a side that has already qualified.

Italians can enjoy a relaxing outing

Unlike the hosts, who’re probably feeling relatively anxious ahead of this make-or-break game, the visitors will be nice and relaxed, safe in the knowledge they’re through no matter what happens in Germany.

As most people expected, Juventus have made light work of picking up points in Group D. They’ve won four and drawn one of their five matches, conceding four and scoring 10 in the process.

In truth, Juve have exerted a certain amount of control over this group, and control is exactly what they did to Leverkusen when winning the reverse fixture by three goals to nil. On that occasion, the German side failed to get seriously involved, registering zero shots on target.

Goals the way to go

Given the circumstances of this match, goals catch the eye. Specifically, ‘Over 2.5 Goals & Both Teams to Score’ stands out. Leverkusen did fail to notch in the reverse fixture, but they’ve not misfired at home in this competition, notching a total of three goals. The fact they attacked well and scored two goals against Atletico Madrid at this venue bodes well.

What’s more, the visitors haven’t been as effective at the back when playing away from home, as they conceded away against both Atletico and Lokomotiv. At least three goals have also been scored in four of Juve’s five Group D matches, as well as each of their two travelling games. Add in that the hosts must make this an open game as they go for the win and backing the goals to arrive starts to hold significant appeal.

In the ‘Correct Score’ market, a 2-2 draw stands out. Juventus have scored twice in each of their two travelling matches and aren’t likely to go without chances against an attack-minded Leverkusen team. However, they’re yet to keep a clean sheet and did concede twice away to Atletico, who conceded twice when playing at this venue.