On Tuesday night, two European football giants, the German champion Bayer Leverkusen and the Italian champion Inter Milan, will clash in one of the most interesting matches of the Champions League group stage. Both teams are looking forward to the clash in great form, and the stake is nothing less than securing the group lead.
Bayer Leverkusen: Exploiting the home strength
Leverkusen is delivering an impressive performance both domestically and internationally this year. Xabi Alonso's side came into this season as the Bundesliga champions, and although they have suffered a few defeats, they remain unbeaten at home. They have won seven of their last eight home UEFA matches, scoring a total of 21 goals while conceding just six.
Most recently, they won 5-0 against Red Bull Salzburg, where Florian Wirtz scored twice. The German midfielder is a key player in the attacking game and is expected to be the centerpiece of the attacking formation this time around as the team is dealing with several injuries in the forward line.
Key statistics:
- Leverkusen are unbeaten in their last 11 home UEFA matches.
- Florian Wirtz has already scored the top goal in the Champions League three times this season.
- The team's defense may be a weak point, as they conceded 20 goals in their 13 Bundesliga matches.
Expected starting team (3-5-2):
Kovar - Applas, Tah, Hincapie - Frimpong, Xhaka, Andrich, Garcia, Grimaldo - Wirtz, Tella
Inter Milan: The defensive fortress
Simone Inzaghi's Inter Milan have produced one of the most consistent defensive performances in Europe over the past two seasons. They have yet to concede a goal in this year's Champions League group stage, and if they continue this streak against Leverkusen, they can set a record. Inter are currently leading the group and are in a safe place to advance, but this match is crucial in the fight for the top spot.
The attacking power of the team is also remarkable, thanks to Marcus Thuram and Mehdi Taremi, who can decide the match at any time. The team is led by free-kick specialist Hakan Calhanoglu in midfield, who previously spent three years at Leverkusen and is familiar with the German team's style of play.
Key statistics:
- Inter have yet to concede a goal in the Champions League this season.
- The Italians have lost just one of their last 19 matches.
- Inter's goalkeeper Yann Sommer has 751 TP4T clean sheets in the Champions League so far.
Expected starting team (3-5-2):
Sommer - Bisseck, De Vrij, Bastoni - Darmian, Frattesi, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco - Thuram, Taremi
Balance against each other
Inter and Leverkusen have met three times so far, and the Italians have won all three times. Their last clash took place in the group stage of the 2002-03 Champions League, where Inter was able to win back and forth.
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Forecast
This match will be a battle of offensive and defensive philosophies. While Leverkusen builds on a strong offensive game at home, Inter's defense is almost impenetrable. Florian Wirtz's creativity and Inter's counterattacks can both play a decisive role.
Summary
The clash between Leverkusen and Inter will be one of the most exciting matches of the Champions League group stage, with both teams aiming to top the group. For more tips and in-depth analysis of the best betting options, join our premium groups: Premium Tips.
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