Xabi Alonso has been incredibly successful as Bayer Leverkusen head coach(Image: Pau Barrena/Getty Images)

Feyenoord vs Bayer Leverkusen prediction, odds and betting offer

Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen will be looking to meet the tone set by their German counterparts Bayern Munich when they face Dutch giants Feyenoord

19 Sep 2024, 09:22 by Tom Phillips · The Mirror

Bayer Leverkusen are gearing up for a promising kick-off to their Champions League journey as they head to Rotterdam to face Feyenoord in their first match. The German side, brimming with confidence, seem well-positioned to dominate their Dutch opponents, who have been struggling to find form.

Feyenoord are returning to Europe's elite competition with hopes of erasing the memories of last season's disappointing performance. They were unable to advance past the group stages, managing only two wins out of six matches and losing the rest.

The current season hasn't started much better for the Dutch team. They've managed just one victory in four Eredivisie outings. Last weekend’s match against Groningen saw them squander a two-goal lead, resulting in a 2-2 draw—a result that has raised questions about their readiness for European competition.

On the other hand, Bayer Leverkusen are coming off an impressive season where they clinched the Bundesliga title without a single defeat and made it to the Europa League final unbeaten until then. Under the guidance of Xabi Alonso, they have emerged as one of the most thrilling teams to watch this year and are eager to make a significant impact on the Champions League stage.

Despite losing their unbeaten streak early this season, Leverkusen have had a commendable start. They’ve secured victories in two out of their three Bundesliga fixtures so far. However, they will be looking to bounce back from a recent 4-1 loss against Hoffenheim as they head into Thursday’s encounter.

With both teams having contrasting fortunes leading up to this match, it will be interesting to see if Feyenoord can turn their fortunes around or if Leverkusen will continue their strong form and set the tone for their Champions League campaign.

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