Inter vs Bayer Leverkusen Free Betting Tips

Europa League Predictions: Inter vs Bayer Leverkusen

Location: Merkur Spiel-Arena, Dusseldorf

Inter-Bayer Leverkusen is probably the most interesting quarter-final of the Europa League, and not only because the only Italian still in the running is involved, after Roma’s elimination against Sevilla. The match will be played behind closed doors in the Esprit Arena in Dusseldorf: in the event of passing to the semifinals, Antonio Conte’s boys will face the winner between Shakhtar Donetsk and Basel, with the final more than within reach.

There is no doubt that Inter, especially those of recent weeks, has all the credentials to overcome Bayer Leverkusen and thus reach the semi-finals of the Europa League. The Germans have good individualities, think for example of Kai Havertz, but in the decisive moments of the season, they have shown that they suffer from the “short arm” syndrome. This is demonstrated on the penultimate day of the Bundesliga, when the Aspirine sensationally lost 2-0 at Hertha Berlin, effectively losing access to the next edition of the Champions League – which they seemed to have in their pockets.

Inter ruled Getafe 2-0 in their eighth-final in a single game, while Peter Bosz’s boys got rid of the Glasgow Rangers by winning both in Scotland (1-3) and at the BayArena (1-0 ). If for the Nerazzurri a market problem has been resolved, with the signing of Alexis Sanchez definitively taken from Manchester United, for the Aspirine the jewel Havertz could be disturbed by the increasingly insistent rumors of Chelsea’s interest in him.

As for the probable formations, Conte could confirm the 3-5-2, therefore without the “slot” for the attacking midfielder. The only Vecino unavailable, the midfield should, therefore, be formed again by Gagliardini and Barella, with Brozovic in the control room. On the outside, Young on one side and a D’Ambrosio in extraordinary form on the other will take care of getting crosses in profusion for Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez.

Bosz, on the other hand, will not be able to field Aranguiz and Tah: beware, the two players have been booked in the match against Rangers and will, therefore, miss the quarter-final against Inter. Baumgartlinger could play in place of Aranguiz, while Tah is not one of the holders of the defense and his absence will certainly weigh less in the 4-2-3-1 of Germans.

Probable formations for the match Inter vs Bayer Leverkusen

Inter (3-5-2): Handanovic, De Vrij, Skriniar, Bastoni; Young, Barella, Brozovic, Gagliardini, D’Ambrosio; Lukaku, Lautaro Martinez

Bayer Leverkusen (4-2-3-1): Hradecky; Sinkgraven; L. Bender, Tapsoba, S. Bender; Palacios, Baumgartlinger; Diaby, Havertz, Wirtz, Volland