Bayer 04 Leverkusen
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen are in 17th in the group with eight points from five games.
- Leverkusen have three wins and two defeats from their last five across all competitions.
- Leverkusen’s home form in the Champions League this season is: 1 draw and 1 defeat from two BayArena games.
- The Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Newcastle prediction is influenced by the fact that Leverkusen have averaged 4.0 conceded goals per game in their last two home Champions League games.
Newcastle
- Newcastle are in 11th in the group with nine points from five games.
- Newcastle are in better form with three wins, one draw and one defeat from their last five matches.
- Newcastle have averaged 2.5 goals per game in their two away Champions League matches this season.
Key Players
The visitors have a fantastic array of attacking talent at their disposal and in Anthony Gordon , perhaps the best of them.
- Anthony Gordon has 4 goals in 5 UEFA Champions League appearances this season.
- The Italian international has been deployed deeper this term and his ability to be the playmaker in Newcastle’s midfield gives them a better chance at controlling games without sacrificing their transition game.
Betting Insights
Given the odds of 2.42 for the Magpies, 3.03 for Leverkusen and 3.68 for the draw, there is enough value to back the Over 2.5 goals line at 1.76 . Additionally, our Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Newcastle betting tips suggest looking for opportunities in the goals markets.
Prediction
- Newcastle should avoid an upset.
- Newcastle look the stronger side right now and have the more penetrating attack, so they start as the rightful favourites.
