Bitesize Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen vs Royale Union – 13/04/23

Competition: Europa League

Market: Bayer Leverkusen win

Odds: 4/7 @ 888sport

Looking to claim a first-leg advantage when they turn their attention back to Europa League duties on Thursday night, Bayer Leverkusen will welcome Royale Union to the BayArena.

Starting with the hosts, only continuing to shine on either side of the international break, Bayer Leverkusen are enjoying a stellar purple patch. Last seen over the weekend picking up some perfect momentum as they claimed an eye-catching 3-1 victory at home against Eintracht Frankfurt, Xabi Alonso’s side have gained a string of plaudits from across Germany this season. Marking their return from the fortnight interval with a 3-0 romp away at Schalke, Die Werkself are now unbeaten in each of their last seven straight appearances across all competitions. With their extended flurry highlighted by a 2-1 win against Bayern Munich on March 19th, the one-time Liverpool midfield should find the mood in his camp at a red-hot high. With just a single defeat to their name since the start of February, it should also be noted that Bayer Leverkusen have notched 19 strikes on their seven-match winning run.

As for the visitors, although Royale Union might be enjoying their own extended romp, the Belgian heavyweights will know that they face a real European challenge on Thursday night. Tipped as a real underdog when they travel to Germany in midweek, Karel Geraerts have continued to show some worrying inconstancies away from the Joseph Marien Stadium. In fact, including an action-packed 4-2 drumming against Westerlo, it should be highlighted that Les Unionistes have bagged just one win from any of their last six appearances outside of Brussels – a run that stems all the way back to January 28th. Likewise, with just a single clean sheet to their name over the past two months, Royale Union will be bracing themselves for what should be a heavyweight examination at the BayArena. With Bayern tipped as a genuine Europa League contender this year, we are backing a home victory here.

Bet: Bayer Leverkusen 4/7 to beat Royale Union in Thursday’s Europa League battle @ 888sport