Bayer Leverkusen vs AS Roma prediction 09.05.2024

• Competition: Europa League
• Date: Thursday, 9th May 2024
• Kickoff: 20:00 UTC +1 / 21:00 CEST
• Venue: BayArena (Leverkusen)

On Thursday night in Leverkusen, we will have a big game between the home team, Bayer, and AS Roma in the second, deciding leg to see which of the two teams will travel to Dublin for the final game. In the first game, the German side won 2-0 in Rome, so they will have a great opportunity to progress to the final. 

Bayer Leverkusen have a fantastic season. They won their first Bundesliga title, while Xabi Alonso's team have an excellent chance also to progress to the Europa League final after they won 2-0 against Roma in the first leg. Bayer Leverkusen had already won the Bundesliga title, but they still found motivation for the weekend to trash Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1. Alonso's team executed the game plan perfectly, scored on almost every solid goal-scoring chance, and secured another win that will raise confidence additionally ahead of the game against AS Roma. 

After Serie A got additional Champions League place, AS Roma's chances to play in the elite European competition next season significantly increased. However, AS Roma will need almost perfect last three rounds to sneak into the top five and get the desired spot. AS Roma won only one of the last five matches. In the previous game, they played 1-1 at home against Juventus. AS Roma almost doubled the opponent's xG in that match but still won only one point. 

Bayer Leverkusen vs AS Roma pick: Bayer Leverkusen to win and cover AH-1 spread

In the first leg, Bayer Leverkusen won 2-0 against AS Roma. They showed in that game that the difference between the two teams is too big at this moment. Although Bayer played on the road, they had much higher xG and 11 shots more on the goal, so it is no wonder they secured another win. Bayer Leverkusen should win and cover AH -1 spread in the second game too.