Bayer Leverkusen vs Hapoel Beer Sheva
26th November 2000hrs
Football – Europe – UEFA Europa League
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Odds: 15/2 odds taken 1732 GMT, Friday 28 September
It is all to play for in UEFA Europa League Group C, with only three points separating top to bottom. On Thursday night, Bayer Leverkusen welcome Hapoel Beer Sheva to the BayArena. Leverkusen have taken six points from a possible nine, while Hapoel are three points adrift. Take a look at the latest odds and tips.
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Bayer Leverkusen Preview – Germans to move on to nine points?
Peter Bosz’s Bayer Leverkusen have had an excellent 2020-21 season so far. Werkself are currently in third place in the Bundesliga, level on points with Borussia Dortmund and just one point away from champions and current leaders Bayern Munich. They are unbeaten so far, winning five and drawing three.
In the Europa League, Bayer have taken six points from a possible nine. Bosz’s boys started with an impressive 6-2 home win over Patrick Vieira’s Nice, but they fell to a somewhat shock 1-0 reverse to Slavia Prague in the Czech Republic on matchday two.
Bayer returned to winning ways in Europe in game three, seeing off Beer Sheva in Petah Tikva. Leverkusen will be targeting another big victory this Thursday.
Hapoel Beer Sheva Preview – Can the Israelis avoid a heavy defeat in Germany?
Hapoel Beer Sheva are certainly the weak link in Group C, but Yossi Abukasis’ men have more than held their own. Hapoel, who finished fourth in the Israeli Premier League, have taken three points thus far.
Beer Sheva’s Europa League campaign got off to a flying start in October. An Elton Acolatse brace helped the team from Israel to a 3-1 home victory over Slavia Prague. However, after falling to a narrow 1-0 loss in Nice, they were beaten at home by Bayer Leverkusen.
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This will undoubtedly be another tough night at the office for Beer Sheva, but they have nothing to lose and everything to gain at the BayArena. The bookies are pricing the away win at the whopping odds of 16/1.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Hapoel Beer Sheva Betting Advice
These two were involved in a topsy-turvy game when they squared off at the HaMoshava Stadium a few weeks back. Beer Sheva played their part, but two goals in the last 15 minutes gave Leverkusen a 4-2 away win.
Key Facts – Bayer Leverkusen vs Hapoel Beer Sheva Betting Tip
- The matchup earlier in the month was the first ever meeting between the two clubs
- Leverkusen’s loss in Prague remains their only defeat of the season
- Bayer have scored ten goals in three Group C fixtures so far
On paper, Bayer Leverkusen have the far more experienced and talented squad. However, Beer Sheva gave the Germans a good game a few weeks back, and we fancy the away side to score in defeat once again on Thursday. Have a punt on the home win and both teams to score at 7/5.
Leon Bailey opened the scoring in the reverse game. The Jamaica international has scored four goals in his last three appearances for his club side. Back Bailey to score first in this one at 9/2.
The best betting odds for Bayer Leverkusen vs Hapoel Beer Sheva
Bayer Leverkusen to win: 1/7 at Bet365
Draw: 7/1 at Bet365
Hapoel Beer Sheva to win: 16/1 at Bet365
