Feyenoord – Leverkusen

Both sides will score at least a goal each in Rotterdam

Bayer did not win any European tournaments last season, but became one of the most successful and discussed clubs on the continent. This was facilitated by the "golden double" of the Leverkusen team in the national arena, the fairness of which could not be challenged even by Bayern fans. Having started the current season with a triumph in the German Super Cup, the Pharmacists are eager to realize their ambitions in the Champions League and are likely to get down to business in the opening round. However, they will face the Dutch vice-champion, who is both an experienced European fighter and a well-coordinated team, who will be twice as motivated by the opportunity to beat the German champion in front of their home fans. Bookmakers have identified the guests as favourites for the upcoming meeting, offering odds of 1.85 on their victory. Feyenoord last year on the national arena lost only to PSV, ahead of the third team of the Eredivisie on fifteen points. The Rotterdam club was active on the transfer market, but sold players for twice as much as they bought. It can not be said that the new players Feyenoord immediately began to shine, as at the start of the season the team is experiencing serious problems. In the four starting meetings of the football year, winning just once and playing three times in a draw, the Rotterdam team scored only half of the possible points. However, it is worth noting that he scored to all opponents at least once. The first matches of the new season for Bayer were no less difficult. After winning a penalty shootout in the German Super Cup, the team snatched three points on 90+11 minutes in the opening round of the Bundesliga. The defeat to Leipzig (2:3) was dramatic, but deserved, as you can not relax against such opponents, even if you have a two-goal advantage. Only the last meeting of the national championship with Hoffenheim was a great success for the "pharmacists". At the same time, the upcoming game in Rotterdam cannot be compared to the match in Zinsheim in terms of complexity. Feyenoord is an experienced European Cup fighter and will not play against Bayer like they did against Groningen or Willem II. We bet that the home team will not sit back in defence, which will lead to a final exchange of goals with the German champion.