Manchester City will try to maintain their undefeated run in the UCL against a Bayer Leverkusen side that has seen improvement with every passing week and game.
Manchester City Team News
Given the fact that City lost during the weekend against Newcastle is sure to be a pointer that Pep Guardiola’s team will be looking for a rebound against Bayer Leverkusen. And where better to do just that than at The Etihad and in the UCL, where Guardiola’s side is unbeaten in 23 group/league phase fixtures. The Citizens will also want to repeat the 4-1 win over another German side, Borussia Dortmund, so as to keep the momentum in the tournament going. Overall, Manchester City have scored a total of 10 goals throughout their 4 tournament games thus far, averaging exactly 2.5 goals per game.
Bayer Leverkusen Team News
In contrast to Manchester City, Bayer Leverkusen’s week went much smoothly with a 1-3 away win at Wolfsburg. Although this victory does little for Die Werkself’s title ambitions, it still represents the upward trend that the team has been on ever since Hjulmand’s appointment. Another thing that Leverkusen have going for them is the fact that they secured their first UCL victory this season, an away one to Benfica, so the team is sure to have good morale going down the lion’s den. However, the fact remains that Bayer has won just 1 of their last 6 UCL trips.
Head-to-Head-Games
No H2H records exist between Manchester City and Bayer Leverkusen. This will be the first time they meet in an official capacity.
Manchester City vs Bayer Leverkusen Betting Prediction
My pick here is for Manchester City to score over 2.5 goals. They have been potent in attack throughout their UCL campaign and will surely be looking to rebound after the disappointment during the weekend against Newcastle. Although Bayer has improved a lot and is sure to give at least some trouble, I fully expect them to succumb to the offensive might of City, but I am not ruling out any damage they can do to the Citizens as well, which can only further motivate City to drop the hammer here.
👉Betting Tip: Manchester City Over 2.5 Goals
🌐Bookmaker: Duelbits
📊Odds: 1.75
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