Leverkusen vs Inter Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Champions League, December 10, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen vs Inter Preview
- Tournament: Champions League
- Date: Tuesday, Dec 10
- Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
- Venue: BayArena, Germany
German champions Bayer Leverkusen will host Inter in their 6th game of the Champions League at their home ground BayArena. Both teams are looking to secure their spots in the knockout stages of the competition.
Hosts Bayer Leverkusen will lock horns with high-flying Inter in a highly-anticipated fixture who have gone four games without conceding a goal. Xabi Alonso’s men have opened their season on a high note and have thrashed Bayern out of the DFB Pokal earlier this month. Leverkusen have now won seven of eight home games in the Champions League since the start of last season and are expected to bag three points.
Meanwhile, Inter are coming off a 3-1 win over Parma in their last game and are sitting just three points behind league-leaders Atalanta in the Serie A table. Inter have won their last four matches in the Champions League, so we can expect them to go all out for the win in this tie.
Bayer Leverkusen Team News
The hosts will be without attackers Amine Adli, Victor Boniface, Jonas Hofmann and Martin Terrier in this crucial European tie. Granit Xhaka, Robert Andrich and Aleix Garcia are expected to start in the midfield whereas Florian Wirtz and Nathan Tella will lead the attack. Patrik Schick who scored a hattrick against Heidenheim is also out with a calf injury.
Inter Team News
As for Inter, they are expected to be without defenders Benjamin Pavard and Francesco Acerbi despite the latter returning to partial training. Backup goalkeeper Raffaele Di Gennaro will also remain sidelined for this tie.
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Bayer Leverkusen vs Inter Predicted Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup (3-5-2):
Goalkeeper: Kovar
Defenders: Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie
Midfielders: Frimpong, Xhaka, Andrich, Garcia, Grimaldo
Forwards: Wirtz, Tella
Inter predicted lineup (3-5-2):
Goalkeeper: Sommer
Defenders: Bisseck, De Vrij, Bastoni
Midfielders: Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco
Forwards: Thuram, Taremi
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off three times in the past, with Bayer Leverkusen winning none of those games. Inter has secured all three wins between both sides.
Last few match results:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| August 10, 2020 | Inter 2-1 Bayer Leverkusen | Friendlies |
| March 19, 2003 | Bayer Leverkusen 0-2 Inter | Champions League |
| December 10, 2002 | Inter 3-2 Bayer Leverkusen | Champions League |
Key Players to Watch in Bayer Leverkusen vs Inter
Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
The German attacker once again made a sensational start to his 2024/25 campaign as he has already bagged 10 goals and five assists in 22 games across all competitions. His work rate and attacking instincts make him one of the biggest prospects in German football.
Marcus Thuram (Inter)
Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram has enjoyed a stellar start to his Inter career winning a Scudetto during his debut Serie A campaign. He has made a perfect start to the 2024/25 campaign registering 11 goals and six assists in 18 games across all competitions.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Inter Prediction
The hosts are coming off a 2-1 win over St. Pauli in the weekend clash and are expected to stick to their attacking style of play. They are sitting just seven points behind league-leaders Bayern in the Bundesliga table after 13 games. It has been a solid campaign for Xabi Alonso’s side despite suffering a decline from last season. They have improved after a sluggish start to the 2024/25 campaign and would want to maintain their dominant record at home on Tuesday night.
As for Inter, they had a decent start to their domestic campaign and are coming off a 3-1 win over Parma in their last game. Simone Inzaghi’s side are currently 3rd in the league table and have won their last four league games with a clean sheet. The Nerazzurri are strong defensively and could seal their place in the knockout stages.
Predicted Score: Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 Inter
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FAQs
Q. When is Bayer Leverkusen vs Inter?
The Bayer Leverkusen vs Inter game will be played on 10th December at BayArena.
Q. Where to watch Bayer Leverkusen vs Inter live for free?
The game between Bayer Leverkusen and Inter can be watched on ServusTV, RTÉ Player, and Tabii.
Q. What is the predicted score in Bayer Leverkusen vs Inter?
The predicted score for Bayer Leverkusen vs Inter is 2-1.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Bayer Leverkusen vs Inter?
Both sides have met only three times in the past. Leverkusen managed zero wins, with Inter securing win in all three ties.