Bayer Leverkusen vs Inter Prediction: 10/12/2024

Bayer Leverkusen enjoyed their most successful season in history last year, winning both the Bundesliga and the German Cup. However, their fairytale run ended in the Europa League final, where they were defeated by Atalanta Bergamo, losing 0-3 after a hat-trick from Lookman.

Despite this, the Germans have made an impressive start in the current European competition, securing a dominant 5-0 win over Red Bull Salzburg, which helped them recover from a tough loss to Liverpool at Anfield (4-0) and an unexpected 1-1 draw against Stade Brestois in Brittany. Leverkusen has also claimed victories against AC Milan (1-0) and Feyenoord (4-0), putting them in a strong position in the group.

Domestically, they have only suffered one defeat in their last eleven Bundesliga matches. Leverkusen will now face Union Berlin and St. Pauli, aiming to keep their spot in the top 4 of the German league.

Inter Milan, while not always in the spotlight, is a serious contender for the title. Their second-place position behind Liverpool speaks volumes about their capabilities. Inter began their campaign with a 0-0 draw against Manchester City, followed by four victories, including wins over Red Star Belgrade (4-0), Young Boys (1-0), Arsenal (1-0), and Leipzig (1-0).

Notably, Inter is the only team in the competition yet to concede a goal. Since their 1-2 defeat in the Milan derby on September 22, Inter has been undefeated in all competitions. They will look to extend their unbeaten streak, with upcoming matches against Fiorentina and Parma.

Leverkusen will be missing several key players for this match, including Amine Adli, who has been out since an injury against Brest, and Martin Terrier, along with defenders Belocian and Mukiele. The participation of Nigerian striker Boniface and crucial player Hofmann remains uncertain. However, Florian Wirtz, who has scored 5 goals in the Champions League this season, and promising talent Nathan Tella will be available for selection. Benjamin Pavard, who was injured in the match against Leipzig, is also unlikely to feature.

Inter will be without defenders Acerbi and Frattesi, who are both sidelined, and Marcus Thuram is set to start, having scored 9 goals and provided 3 assists in the league. Lautaro Martinez, however, has been struggling this season after an excellent run last year and during the Copa America.

Prediction

Bayer Leverkusen has consistently found the net in their last 17 home league matches, and given that only one of Inter’s last 20 away games has ended in a scoreless draw, it’s expected that both teams will score in this match. The prediction is a 2-1 victory for Inter Milan.