Bayer Leverkusen face AC Milan in Germany in one of the standout Matchday Two tussles in the new-look Champions League.
Leverkusen stormed to an unbeaten Bundesliga title last season, almost going unbeaten through every competition they contested, and while things haven’t started in such serene fashion domestically this time around, they were far too good for Feyenoord in Rotterdam in their opening game in this competition.
AC Milan made the perfect start in their clash with Liverpool, as Christian Pulisic scored on three minutes, but the Rossoneri could not make the most of it as they were brushed aside 3-1 by the Premier League outfit in the end. Read on as we assess the Bayer Leverkusen vs AC Milan betting odds and make our predictions.
Our 3 Predictions for Bayer Leverkusen vs AC Milan
- 1st prediction : Leverkusen to win and both teams to score – 2.90
- 2nd prediction : Leverkusen to win 3-1 – 10.20
- 3rd prediction : Over 2.5 goals – 1.53
1st Prediction for Bayer Leverkusen vs AC Milan: Leverkusen to win and both teams to score – 2.90
After the amazing journey they went on last season, Xabi Alonso and Leverkusen were always going to find this challenge very different – akin to a band attempting to follow up a superb debut album. To that end, an early season loss at home to Leipzig probably wasn’t the worst thing that could have happened as it immediately halted talk of how long they could stay unbeaten domestically.
They soon got back on the horse, dismissing Feyenoord 4-0 in Rotterdam in their Champions League opener, and they should account for an AC Milan side still lacking consistency. Taking in the Inter game, Milan scored in their first six games this season and they can find the net again now, albeit in a losing cause.
2nd Prediction for Bayer Leverkusen vs AC Milan: Leverkusen to win 3-1 – 10.20
Building on that, my second Bayer Leverkusen vs AC Milan prediction is for a 3-1 home win. Leverkusen were clinical in Rotterdam, winning 4-0 despite the hosts edging the shot-count. Wirtz had that opening brace on his Champions League debut and will be a major danger to the Milan backline – which only achieved one shutout in its first six games of the season.
The German champions should win this with some clear daylight from their Italian guests.
3rd Prediction for Bayer Leverkusen vs AC Milan: Over 2.5 goals – 1.53
Everything points to plenty of goals in this game and so completing by Bayer Leverkusen vs AC Milan UCL tips is for Over 2.5 goals to be scored.
As noted, Milan scored in five of their first six games this season but only kept on clean sheet.
After losing in the Bundesliga to Leipzig, Leverkusen responded by scoring four goals in each of their next three games. Expect plenty goalmouth action again.
Best Odds for Bayer Leverkusen vs AC Milan
| Bookmaker | Bayer Leverkusen | Draw | AC Milan |
| MyriadPlay Sport | 1.62 | 4.10 | 4.80 |
| Betarno | 1.62 | 4.00 | 5.00 |
| Gentlemanjim Sports | 1.65 | 4.33 | 4.05 |
Full Preview of the Game: Last Results and Head-to-Head
Bayer Leverkusen weren’t in the Champions League last season but they were still one of the major stories of the European football season.
Xabi Alonso led his team to an unbeaten German league and cup double, while they also made the Europa League decider only for Atalanta and Ademola Lookman to spoil their unblemished record with a hat-trick at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Even allowing for that blip, it was a season that Leverkusen will long remember.
The transition back into the European elite was made with some ease at Feyenoord as Florian Wirtz became the first German to score two or more goals on his Champions League debut.
Raiding full-backs Jeremie Frimpong and Alex Grimaldo also impressed for Leverkusen that evening and they will seek to pile pressure on Milan now.
Milan’s recent derby triumph against neighbours Inter was only their third victory in 15 competitive matches, so boss Paulo Fonseca will be acutely aware that his team must try and locate some consistency.
Their bright beginning against Liverpool couldn’t mask the deficiencies in the end and this is going to be another stern examination in front of the passionate Bay Arena fans.
These clubs have never met in the Champions League before.
H2: Where to watch Bayer Leverkusen vs AC Milan
This tussle between is sure to be one of the most intriguing Matchday Two contests in the Champions League and plenty punters will bet on Bayer Leverkusen vs AC Milan.
- Location: Bay Arena, Leverkusen
- Date: Tuesday, October 1st, KO 20:00
- TV Channel: TNT Sports, Premier Sports
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Probable lineups Bayer Leverkusen vs AC Milan
Florian Wirtz has made a sparkling start to the season with Leverkusen and will look to add to his brace in Rotterdam. Boyhood Milan fan Matteo Gabbia will still be on a high after his superb winner in the derby against Inter.
Bayer Leverkusen lineup
Hradecky; Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Xhaka, Andrich, Grimaldo; Terrier, Wirtz; Boniface
Injured/Suspended: None
Coach: Xabi Alonso
AC Milan lineup
Maignan; Emerson Royal, Gabbia, Tomori, Hernandez; Pulisic, Fofana, Reijnders, Leao, Loftus Cheek; Morata
Injured/Suspended: Bennacer, Calabria, Florenzi, Sportiello
Coach: Paolo Fonseca