Liverpool vs. Leverkusen should be the most interesting game this Wednesday. A win is a must for both sides, and there is one more thing that makes this event special—Xabi Alonso. The Spaniard is one of the most decorated players in Liverpool’s recent history, while he made history for Leverkusen. Overall, he is the guy who will be a part of these clubs forever.
Liverpool is always a favorite when playing at home. They have to attack and push the rivals right away. Meanwhile, this will be a true test of Leverkusen’s ability to bounce back following a shaky period, against one of Europe’s most in-form sides. If Liverpool keeps up their attacking momentum, they’ll be a tough team to stop. But Leverkusen will be desperate to find a spark and pump their morale ahead of a very challenging period.
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Liverpool VS Leverkusen Preview
Liverpool has been on fire lately, winning 10 of their last 11 matches. In fact, they’ve been scoring goals for fun, finding the back of the net twice or more in eight of those games. If you like high-scoring affairs, Liverpool’s recent performances have definitely delivered. Of the last five games they’ve played, four have featured both teams scoring and over 2.5 goals. They’ve really been showing their attacking power.
Arne Slot’s unit was better than Brighton last weekend when they beat the Seagulls 2-1 at home. It wasn’t a smooth start for the Reds, as they were down 1-0 early on. However, Liverpool showed resilience, quickly turning the game around with two unanswered goals to take the win. It was a solid comeback, and it showed just how dangerous they are when they’re up against the wall.
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On the other side, Bayer Leverkusen has been struggling a bit. In their most recent outing on Friday, they were held to a 0-0 draw against Stuttgart, marking the first time they failed to score a single goal in a match this season. It was a disappointing performance for the Bundesliga champs, who were, let’s say, inferior in certain areas.
That stalemate against Stuttgart came right after a string of mixed results for Leverkusen. They haven’t been at their best lately, failing to win in three of their last four matches. During that stretch, they had three draws and only one victory—against Elversberg, a second-tier team, where they triumphed 3-0. Not exactly the kind of form you’d expect from a team that has been near the top of the Bundesliga standings.
Liverpool VS Leverkusen Head to Head
These teams met in historic 2005, the year Liverpool won the UEFA Champions League. The Reds won in the Round of 16, beating Leverkusen 3-1 in both events. Lever’s current head coach, Xabi Alonso, played for the English side.
Liverpool VS Leverkusen Prediction
The contrast between the two teams couldn’t be more striking right now. Liverpool’s confidence is sky-high after their consistent performances, while Leverkusen is struggling to find their rhythm. Liverpool’s attack is firing on all cylinders, while Leverkusen deals with unexpected struggles. But even if the German champs weren’t in problems, we would still pick Liverpool to triumph here.
Why? They are fantastic at Anfield, and when we see how they solve the rivals even though they are in deficit, we simply can’t pick anything other than Liverpool’s triumph. Of course, Leverkusen is a fantastic team, but right now, their chances of avoiding a defeat here are minimal.
