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Ludogorets vs Bayer Leverkusen Predictions

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      Ludogorets vs Bayer Leverkusen Predictions

      Can Ludogorets continue their progress in Europe when they kick off their Europa League campaign this week? They failed in their bid to reach the group stage of the Champions League, but they have a chance to build on an impressive campaign in this competition last term. The Bulgarian side are likely to cause a few shocks along the way, and in a group which includes Zurich and AEK Larnaca, the hosts should expect to have a shot at getting out of the group. Start off by beating Bayer Leverkusen, and they may even have a chance to win it!

      The hosts saw their European campaign come to an end at the hands of AC Milan last season. They lost out to the Rossoneri at the last 32 stage of the Europa League, but reaching the next round was progress for the Bulgarian powerhouse. They now test themselves against top European opposition once again when they meet Bayer, but can Ludogorets claim more success to go alongside their recent domestic domination?

      Bayer qualified for this tournament thanks to a fifth place finish in the Bundesliga last term. They haven’t made the greatest start this time around, which has left panic setting in around the BayArena. This week’s trip to Bulgaria isn’t just a return to European football for the visitors, it’s a major test for Heiko Herrlich, Bayer’s manager. Can the Bundesliga side return to winning ways in the Europa League this week, or are they set to see their domestic struggles bleed in to this difficult away trip?

      The hosts can’t be underestimated in Europe any more, and they’re going to have plenty of confidence after embarking on some solid form domestically. They’ve lost just once in their last 15 home league games, and they come in to this season having made a strong start in their bid for the title. While MOL Vidi edged them out narrowly in the Champions League, Ludogorets are still a team capable of a big result in Europe, as Bayer’s counterparts Hoffenheim should know.

      The hosts claimed four points from two meetings with Hoffenheim last season. They lost just once in the group stage, claiming a victory at Sporting Braga in the process. The visitors head here on the back of three defeats from three in the Bundesliga this term, while they have lost three of their last four on the road in this competition. We’re backing the hosts to avoid defeat, so we’re backing Ludogorets on the Double Chance market, along with a 2-1 home win.

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