Brest vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Champions League, October 23, 2024
Brest vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview
- Tournament: Champions League
- Date: Wednesday, Oct 23
- Kick-off Time: 05:45 pm GMT
- Venue: Stade du Roudourou, France
French club Brest will host Bayer Leverkusen for their third game of the 2024/25 Champions League season at their home ground Stade du Roudourou. Stade Brestois are looking to maintain their 1000% record in their first-ever Champions League competition.
Hosts Brest will lock horns with in-form Bayer Leverkusen in a highly-anticipated fixture who have been decent on home soil since the start of the season. Eric Roy’s men have opened their Champions League season on a high note and have secured two wins in their first two games. But despite their strong start, they have struggled to win in the French top flight and are languishing ninth in the league standings.
Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen have made a lackluster start to their title-defending campaign but have maintained an uptick in form in their last few games. They are one of the best-attacking teams under coach Xabi Alonso and have scored five goals in their first two games of the competition. The visitors are expected to find the back of the net given their recent successes.
Brest Team News
The hosts enter this game without left-backs Bradley Locko and Jordan Amavi who are out with their respective injuries. Massadio Haidara served a suspension for the weekend tie against Rennes but would be available for this midweek game.
Bayer Leverkusen Team News
As for Bayer Leverkusen, they will be without the services of Florian Wirtz who sustained an ankle injury during the international break. The visiting side will enter this game without any other injury concerns and should name the exact XI that secured a win over Eintracht Frankfurt over the weekend.
Brest vs Bayer Leverkusen Predicted Lineups
Brest predicted lineup (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Bizot
Defenders: Lala, Chardonnet, Ndiaye, Fernandes
Midfielders: Camara, Magnetti, Doumbia
Forwards: Del Castillo, Ajorque, Sima
Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup (3-4-3):
Goalkeeper: Hradecky
Defenders: Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie
Midfielders: Frimpong, Palacios, Xhaka, Grimaldo
Forwards: Adli, Palacios; Boniface
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Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have never faced off each other in the past and Brest will play their first game against the German giants.
Key Players to Watch in Brest vs Bayer Leverkusen
Abdallah Sima (Brest)
Senegalese forward Abdallah Sima who joined Brest on a season-long loan from Brighton & Hove Albion has made a slow start to the domestic campaign but started his first Champions League competition on a high note. The 23-year-old forward has already scored three goals in two European appearances and could end up a top class forward if he continues his development in France.
Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen)
The Nigerian striker had a sensational start to his 2024/25 campaign as he has already bagged six goals and one assist in nine games across all competitions. His work rate and goalscoring instincts make him one of the biggest prospects in German football.
Brest vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction
The hosts will be aiming to bounce back from their 1-1 draw and maintain their 100% unbeaten record in the Champions League. They qualified for European competitions for the first time in their history after finishing third in the Ligue 1 standings last season. Eric Roy’s side now have won four out of their last six games in all competitions and made a fairytale start to the European tournament.
As for Bayer Leverkusen, they had another brilliant start to their domestic campaign as they are coming off a 2-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt at the weekend. This puts the club in a great position but they have conceded 14 goals in their last seven league fixtures. Before the weekend win, they sustained two consecutive draws against Holstein Kiel and Bayern Munich in the last two games.
Predicted Score: Brest 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen
Where to Watch Brest vs Bayer Leverkusen Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | CBS and TUDN |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| India | Sony |
FAQs
Q. When is Brest vs Bayer Leverkusen?
The Brest vs Bayer Leverkusen game will be played on 23rd October at Stade du Roudourou.
Q. Where to watch Brest vs Bayer Leverkusen live for free?
The game between Brest and Bayer Leverkusen can be watched on ServusTV, RTÉ Player, and Tabii.
Q. What is the predicted score in Brest vs Bayer Leverkusen?
The predicted score for Brest vs Bayer Leverkusen is 0-2.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Brest vs Bayer Leverkusen?
Both sides will play their first game in the Champions League on 23rd October at PStade du Roudourou.
image sources
- Brest-Squad: Getty Images
- Bayer-Leverkusen-Squad-1: Getty Images
- Abdallah-Sima-Brest: Getty Images
- Victor-Boniface-Bayer-Leverkusen-1: Getty Images