Bayer Leverkusen Schalke 04 betting prediction

After 17 wins, 3 draws and 12 losses, the home team is in the 5^th position, havinf won 54 points so far. In the last match, they have won at home against Eintracht Frankfurt by (6‑1), after in the previous match they have won (1‑4) an away match against Augsburg. This is a team that maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since they have had similar results in both conditions. In the last 10 home league matches Bayer Leverkusen has a record of 7 wins and 3 losses, so they have won 21 points out of 30 possible. They haven't been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in all of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 32 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 11 times and have only turned the score around in 2.

Leverkusen come to this game motivated after a 6-1 home triumph over Eintracht Frankfurt: Havertz, Brandt, Alario, Aránguiz and Hinteregger (own-goal) scored the team's goals. The hosts are known for their deadly counterattacks, and have skilled players for this function. It should be noted that Leverkusen tends to give a good response when they are in a disadvantageous position. Contrary to the opponent of this round, the hosts should play in a tactical system in 5-2-3, with the purpose of using the side aisles to invest in the offensive process. Thus, one guesses that Leverkusen adopts a more offensive position, with the aim of trying to command the game to their beautiful pleasure. Coach Peter Bosz will not be able to count on Bailey, Pohjanpalo, Bellarabi and Retsos for being injured.