Monday evening, Inter challenge Bayer Leverkusen for the quarter-finals of the Europa League in Düsseldorf. Both teams will want to win to access the last four of the competition.
Inter vs Bayer Leverkusen Free Betting Tips
While they had started the season in the Champions League in September, Inter was ultimately unable to continue the adventure in this competition. Indeed, the Italian club had finished in 3rd place in a raised group which included FC Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund and Sparta Prague, being eliminated in their last match played against Barça bis. Reversed in the round of 16 of the Europa League, the Nerrazzuri dismissed Ludogorets (0-2 and 2-1) then Getafe on Thursday evening in a 1 / 8th final finally played on a dry match and on neutral ground (2-0) . In Serie A, Antonio Conte’s men punctuated their season with 3 successes against Genoa (0-3), Naples (2-0) and Atalanta Bergamo (0-2). Unfortunately for them, they ultimately fell short in 2nd place, just one point behind Juventus.
Like their opponent of the day, Bayer Leverkusen started the season at the top level, in the Champions League. But the German club finally finished in 3rd position in their group behind Juventus, Atlético Madrid but ahead of Lokomotiv Moscow. In the round of 16, Peter Bosz’s men easily dismissed FC Porto (2-1 and 1-3) then they also did the job against Rangers in the Round of 16. Victorious in Scotland in March (1-3), the Germans confirmed their qualification Thursday night at home (1-0). On the national scene, Bayer missed each other at the end of the season and finally finished in 5th place in the standings which will not allow them to compete in the Champions League next year.
The workforce for Inter vs Bayer Leverkusen
Too fair Thursday night, midfielder Sensi could finally make his comeback but his counterpart Vecino is still out of shape. Impressive in Serie A, Lukaku (23 goals) once again shook the net against Getafe on Thursday night. Lautaro Martinez (14 goals) meanwhile, remained silent.
For Leverkusen, the little used Paulinho is still not able to hold his place unlike the important Weiser and Demirbay who have served their suspension and will be back. In contrast, the Chilean international midfielder Aranguiz. Absent against Rangers, executives Bellarabi (muscle problems) and Amiri (preventive fortnight) are uncertain.
Compositions for Inter vs Bayer Leverkusen
The probable composition of Inter:
Handanovic – Godin, De Vrij, Bastoni – D’Ambrosio, Gagliardini, Brozovic, Young – Barella – Lukaku, Lautaro Martinez.
Absent: Vecino (injured)
Unsure: Sensi (repeat).
The planned tactical disposition (3-4-1-2):
Handanovic
Godin – De Vrij – Bastoni
D’Ambrosio – Gagliardini – Brozovic – Young
Barella
Lukaku – Lautaro Martinez
The probable composition of Bayer Leverkusen:
Hradecky – S. Bender, L. Bender, Tapsoba, Singkraven – Amiri, Palacios – Havertz, Wirtz, Diaby – Volland.
Absent: Paulinho (injured), Aranguiz (suspended).
Unsure: Bellarabi, Amiri.
The planned tactical disposition (4-2-3-1):
Hradecky
S. Bender – L. Bender – Tapsoba – Singkraven
Amiri (or Bellarabi) – Palacios
Havertz – Wirtz – Diaby
Volland
The history of the confrontations Inter vs Bayer Leverkusen
The two teams only crossed paths in 2002 during the group stages of the Champions League. At the time, Inter won both meetings.
The meeting will take place on neutral ground, in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Coaches have the possibility of making 5 substitutions during the game.
This meeting will take place behind closed doors.
Key facts about the match Inter vs Bayer Leverkusen
– Inter have finished their season in the league strong.
– Inter have not conceded a goal for 5 games.
– The indoor club is almost complete.
– Bayer missed the end of the season in Germany.
– Leverkusen ended their season more than a month ago in Germany and looked a bit lacking in rhythm against Rangers on Thursday night.
– On Wednesday, Romelu Lukaku scored his 30th goal of the season in all competitions.
Inter vs Bayer Leverkusen Free Betting Tips
Sure of its strength, Inter could win in this part and advance to the semi-finals of the competition.
Betting Tips: Inter
Odds: 2.15
