Bayer 04 vs Red Bull Salzburg: betting odds November 26, 2024

The Matchday 5 clash in the 2024/25 Champions League between Bayer Leverkusen (Germany) and Salzburg (Austria) will take place on November 26 at the BayArena in Leverkusen. Bayer vs. Salzburg: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Referee: Nikolai Balakin (Ukraine)

Matches – 14 (International matches, 2023/24–2024/25);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 64;

Average yellow cards per match – 4.6;

Red cards shown – 2;

Average fouls per match – 22;

Penalties – 29%.

Predicted lineups for Bayer vs. Salzburg

Bayer (3-4-3): Lukáš Hrádecký – Jonathan Tah, Edmond Tapsoba, Piero Hincapié – Jeremie Frimpong, Granit Xhaka, Robert Andrich, Alejandro Grimaldo – Florian Wirtz, Martin Terrier, Patrik Schick.

Salzburg (4-3-3): Alexander Schlager – Aleksa Terzić, Samson Baidoo, Kamil Piątkowski, Amar Dedić – Lucas Gourna-Douath, Mads Bidstrup, Nicolás Capaldo – Oscar Gloukh, Moussa Kounfolo Yeo, Adam Dagim.

Bayer

In the previous round, Xabi Alonso's side suffered a heavy 0-4 defeat away to Liverpool. As a result, Bayer's unbeaten run in the Champions League came to an end after five matches (2 wins, 3 draws). Moreover, the team lost by more than three goals in this European competition for the first time since 2014. In the standings, Leverkusen remains with seven points, dropping to 13th place.

Defenders Nordi Mukiele and Janoel Belosian, midfielder Jonas Hofmann, and forwards Amine Adli and Victor Boniface will miss the game due to injuries.

• The club has not lost in regular time in 12 of their last 16 home matches in the Champions League (7 wins, 5 draws).
• No more than three goals have been scored in 90 minutes in their last seven home games in this European competition.
• At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in Bayer's last five home matches in the Champions League.

Salzburg

Pep Linders' team defeated Dutch side Feyenoord 3-1 away in the last round. As a result, Salzburg ended their three-match losing streak in the Champions League and scored their first goals in the group stage. The victory lifted the Austrians to 30th place in the standings, two points short of the playoff zone.

Goalkeeper Janis Blaswich and midfielder Maurits Kjaergaard will miss the match due to injuries.

• The team has not won in regular time in 11 of their last 14 away matches in the Champions League (5 draws, 6 losses).
• No more than three goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of their last 7 away games in this European competition.
• The Austrians have not conceded more than two goals in regular time in 5 of their last 7 away matches in the Champions League.

Bayer vs. Salzburg: Match Prediction

Leverkusen prefers to play with a strong emphasis on attack, especially in home matches. However, this style makes their defense vulnerable, resulting in regular concessions. In half of their last eight home matches in the Champions League, Bayer has conceded at least two goals in regular time. In the Bundesliga, the club has kept only one clean sheet since the start of the current season.

Salzburg may not shine in the Champions League, but they strive to perform in each match. The Austrians are not known for defensive play, consistently seeking opportunities for productive attacks, often resulting in goals. In 22 previous away encounters in this European competition, the club failed to score only four times in 90 minutes.

It is also worth noting that in each of their last three matches against German teams on their turf in the Champions League, Salzburg managed to score in regular time. My prediction: Salzburg individual total over 0.5