Tottenham vs Bayer Leverkusen 2/11 – Champions League Betting Tips
Group E is Wide Open
LEAGUE: Champions League
GAME: Tottenham Hotspur vs Bayer Leverkusen
LOCATION: Wembley Stadium
DATE: Wednesday 02/11
TIME: 20:45
There have been two previous matches between the teams, with Bayer Leverkusen winning one and the other finishing in a draw.
UEFA Champions League Group E is the most evenly balanced of the lot and all four teams still have a decent chance of qualifying. Tottenham, having picked up 4 points away from home in their last two games, including a 0-0 at Leverkusen, know they must take advantage of their remaining two home matches, starting with this one. However, by playing their matches at Wembley, this is not a genuine home match and Tottenham found that out to their cost against Monaco.
Leverkusen will feel they did enough to win the match against Tottenham in Germany and but for a mix of some great goalkeeping and poor finishing, would have picked up maximum points. This is the first of two away matches in a row for Leverkusen and with CSKA Moscow coming up next, Roger Schmidt knows a point here would be a good result and give them every chance of qualifying from the group.
Tips
We have looked closely at the following aspects of this match, which offer good betting value:
- Match Result and Under 2.5 Goals
- Half-time/Full-time
- Leading After 60 Minutes
Tottenham Edge It
If the first match between Tottenham and Leverkusen was anything to go by, this is going to be a very tight game. The group in general is close and with 4 goals scored, Monaco are the top goal scorers, a statistic which sums it up nicely. Therefore, do not expect many goals in this game, instead look for Tottenham to try and take the initiative, without committing too many men forward.
Game Tip: Tottenham to Win and Under 2.5 Goals is 5 at Bet365
Goal Scoring Problems
So far in Group E, there have not been many goals and Tottenham and Leverkusen have scored 5 goals between them in their six matches, which is not a good return. If Tottenham are to win this game, do not expect it to be in a blaze of glory from the first whistle. It’s likely to remain very close throughout, with any goals coming in the second half.
Game Tip: Draw Half-time/Tottenham Full-time is 5.25 at 888sport
Will Either Team Go for the Win?
With the group so tight, a defeat for either Tottenham or Leverkusen in this game, will be a real blow. Tottenham will see it as a game they should win but will not go all out, at the risk of losing it. Therefore, it will be interesting to see how each team approaches the game, especially as Leverkusen have two easier looking games to follow this one.
Game Tip: Draw After 60 minutes is 2.5 at Ladbrokes
