Atalanta – Bayer Leverkusen : Preview & Prediction
It is certainly one of the most anticipated double-headers of the Europa League round of 16. Atalanta Bergamo and Bayer Leverkusen are fighting for a place in the quarter-finals of C3. And it’s Atalanta Bergamo who hosts the first leg! Reversed from the Champions League, the Dea knocked out Olympiakos in the Europa League round of 32. However, they will not be in top form for this clash. Gian Piero Gasperini’s men have just lost to AS Roma in Serie A (1-0). They are only in sixth place in the Italian league. And they could be in trouble this Thursday! Bayer Leverkusen are in great confidence. Having just held Bayern Munich to a 1-1 draw, the current third-placed Bundesliga side have lost just one of their last eight games. They will be expecting a great result in Italy.
Bayer Leverkusen finished top of their C3 group.
Bayer Leverkusen have lost just one of their last eight games.
Bayer Leverkusen have just drawn 1-1 at Bayern Munich.
Atalanta Bergamo beat Olympiakos in the previous round.
Atalanta Bergamo are sixth in Serie A.
Atalanta Bergamo are coming off a 1-0 defeat at AS Roma.
Bayer Leverkusen are in great form in the Bundesliga. They will be looking to do the same in the Europa League. The German club could well hold Atalanta Bergamo to a draw at home.
Atalanta – Bayer Leverkusen : Betting Tips
OVER 2.5 GOALS Odds: 2.25
