Tips for match Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Inter
Bayer and Inter will meet in one of the most intriguing matches of the current stage of the Champions League. Both teams are aiming to directly qualify for the 1/8 finals, and this match will be a key test for each of them. Both clubs look confident in the tournament, but to advance further, they need to overcome each other's resistance in this difficult match.
The Italian champions demonstrate pragmatic and balanced football. Simone Inzaghi's charges know how to act both in an attacking and defensive style. The latest results on the road - defeats of Empoli (3:0) and Verona (5:0) - confirm their attacking potential. But in some games, such as minimal victories over Roma and Young Boys with a score of 1:0, Inter showed that they are capable of achieving results due to strict defensive play.
In the Champions League, the team acts restrained, but effectively. So far, Inter have not conceded a single goal: 4-0 wins over Crvena Zvezda, 1-0 wins over Arsenal and Leipzig, and a 0-0 draw with Manchester City indicate that they are clearly fulfilling their tactical objectives.
Bayer, on the other hand, have been showing an inconsistent performance throughout the season. A month ago, the team was in crisis, having won only one of six matches and suffered a crushing defeat to Liverpool (0-4). However, the situation has improved in recent weeks: Bayer has won five times in a row, including difficult matches against Bayern in the Cup and St. Pauli.
However, the game against St. Pauli revealed problems: the “pharmacists” lost in the number of shots (6:12), although they were able to hold on to the victory thanks to a quick start, scoring two goals by the 21st minute. In the Champions League matches, Bayer also alternates impressive results (5:0 against Salzburg) with more restrained ones (1:0 over Milan).
Bayer's lineup before the match raises questions. Patrik Schick, who previously scored six times in five games, may not play due to injury. The main losses are Boniface, Adli and Hofmann, and the likelihood of Tella and Wirtz in attack remains high. In the center of the field, changes are possible with the return of Andrich.
As for Inter, the team also has not avoided personnel problems. Central defenders Acerbi and Pavard are still injured, so the defensive line will most likely remain with Bisseck-De Vray-Bastoni. In attack, the duo of Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram, who rested in the previous matches, is expected to return.
Sportwars.net forecast for the match Bayer - Inter, Champions League, 12/10/24: Draw, odds 3.5.
