Bayer Leverkusen’s home matches this season have been a goal-fest, averaging 3.79 goals per game. Indeed, more than 2.5 goals have been scored in 20 out of their 24 home fixtures. Florian Wirtz, in sparkling form, has found the net seven times in his last seven starts. He’s the man likely to make an impact as Leverkusen aim to extend their impressive run in the Europa League semi-finals this Thursday.
Leverkusen enters this leg with a 2-0 lead from their initial encounter in Rome, where Wirtz and Robert Andrich were on target. Wirtz, who has 18 goals and 15 assists across all competitions this season, was rested over the weekend, sharpening him up for this crucial fixture.
Goals Galore at the BayArena – betting tip over 2.5 goals at 4/5
With 91 goals witnessed in 24 competitive home games this season at the BayArena, and with 20 of these games featuring at least three goals, it seems sensible to anticipate a high-scoring affair again. Leverkusen have consistently notched two goals in many of their recent home games, and a 2-1 result would fit the pattern seen in two of their last eight home appearances.
Roma Facing Challenges
On the other side, Roma has their work cut out. While still pushing for a Champions League spot in their domestic league, they’ve only managed one win in their last five games in all competitions, including a recent draw against Juventus. They will need to step up significantly if they are to stop Leverkusen’s march.
In summary, expect a lively encounter at the BayArena with Leverkusen likely to continue their goal-scoring ways, potentially clinching a 2-1 victory in what promises to be an enthralling match.
