Bayer Leverkusen goes to Qarabag on the 7th of March (17:45 GMT / 12:45 ET / 09:45 PT) in the 1st leg of the UEFA Europa League 1/8.
The interesting facts about this clash is that both of the team were part of Group H and they already played 2 games against each other in this season of Europa League. Bayer finished in 1st place with 6 wins out of 6 games, while Qarabag finished 2nd with 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 loses.
In the group stage Leverkusen managed to beat Qarabag 5-1 at home, and 1-0 away. It will be interesting to see both teams face off again. Qarabag also played in the 1/16-finals and knocked out the Portuguese side Braga.
Qarabag vs Bayer Leverkusen head to head:
The teams met 2 times and both games were won by Leverkusen.
The form of the teams in the most recent 5 European matches:
- Qarabag won 2 games, drew 1, and lost 2
- Leverkusen has won all 5 matches
Win-Loss Record:
- Qarabag has secured 7 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, demonstrating a solid performance overall. They’ve been particularly strong in away matches with 4 wins out of 6.
- Bayer Leverkusen, on the other hand, has a perfect record with 6 wins and no losses or draws, indicating their dominance in the matches played.
Goal-scoring Efficiency:
- Qarabag has scored a total of 20 goals in 12 matches, with an average of 1.67 goals per match. Their away performance is notable, with an average of 2 goals per match compared to 1.33 goals per match at home.
- Bayer Leverkusen, however, has been highly prolific in front of goal, scoring 19 goals in just 6 matches, with an impressive average of 3.17 goals per match.
Defensive Strength:
- Qarabag has conceded 17 goals in 12 matches, with an average of 1.42 goals conceded per match. While they’ve maintained a relatively solid defense, they tend to concede slightly more goals in away matches compared to home matches.
- Bayer Leverkusen, on the other hand, has been exceptional defensively, conceding only 3 goals in 6 matches, with an average of just 0.5 goals conceded per match.
First Goal Timing:
- Qarabag tends to score their first goal around the 39th minute mark on average, while Bayer Leverkusen typically scores early, with an average time of 23 minutes for the first goal.
- This suggests that Bayer Leverkusen often starts matches strongly offensively, putting pressure on their opponents early on.
Clean Sheets and Failed to Score:
- Qarabag has kept 3 clean sheets, with one achieved at home and two away. They’ve failed to score in 2 matches.
- Bayer Leverkusen, however, has kept 3 clean sheets in all of their matches and has never failed to score in any of their games.
Biggest Victories and Defeats:
- Qarabag’s biggest victory was a 4 – 2 away win, and 2-1 home win. Qarabag’s biggest defeat was a 1 – 5 loss against Leverkusen, indicating occasional vulnerabilities in their defense.
- Bayer Leverkusen’s biggest victory stands at 5 – 1, achieved in a single match, showcasing their ability to secure convincing wins.
Qarabag FK possible starting lineup:
Lunyov; Silva, Mustafazada, Guseynov, Medvedev; P. Andrade, Jankovic; L. Andrade, Benzia, Zoubir; Juninho
Bayer Leverkusen possible starting lineup:
Hradecky; Kossounou, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Palacios, Xhaka, Grimaldo; Adli, Wirtz; Schick
Unavailable players:
- Qarabag: E. Cəfərquliyev (suspended)
- Bayer Leverkusen: Arthur (injured), V. Boniface (injured)
Bayer Leverkusen is the favorite for this games, but another bet drew my attention, Qarabag scoring in this game which is quite possible.
Recommended bet: Qarabag to score odds: 1.80 @ BetWhale, stake: 50/100
Final Result: Qarabag – Bayer Leverkusen : 2-2
Profit: 40 units
