West Ham United v Bayer Leverkusen: Match Preview & Odds

/ 1:02 AM GMT • 18th April, 2024

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Here at betting.bet we’ll preview this huge fixture at the London Stadium, providing team news, in-depth match insights and expert betting tips as well as the latest free bet offers and odds

West Ham United and Bayer Leverkusen meet on Thursday in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie. West Ham United hold home advantage for the second leg but trail in the tie 2-0. Here at betting.bet we’ll preview this huge fixture at the London Stadium, providing team news, in-depth match insights and expert betting tips as well as the latest free bet offers and odds from one of the best online football betting sites, Betfred.

First Leg Recap

West Ham United put up a hugely disciplined performance in the first leg last week and would’ve been bitterly disappointed to head back to London on the receiving end of a 2-0 defeat. The Hammers frustrated Bayer Leverkusen throughout but goals in the 83rd and 91st minute gave the Germans a major advantage in the tie.

Domestic Form

Since the first leg, Bayer Leverkusen have been crowned champions of Germany for the first time in their history. Xabi Alonso’s side were confirmed Bundesliga winners following a 5-0 demolition of Werder Bremen on Sunday. Bayer Leverkusen now hold a 16-point lead over Bayern Munich with just five matches to play.

West Ham United’s hopes of qualifying for Europe again next season were dealt a hammer blow as David Moyes' side lost 2-0 to Fulham at the London Stadium. West Ham United currently sit 8th in the Premier League with 48 points in 33 matches.

Betting Tips

Bayer Leverkusen’s record-breaking season shows no signs of slowing down and incredibly Xabi Alonso’s side remain unbeaten in all competitions across the entire campaign. The German champions look certain to progress to a semi-final against the winner of Atalanta v Liverpool but may be a little too short to back at 1/20 to qualify. The visitors are however, more than capable of winning at the London Stadium and an away win at West Ham United is generously priced at 5/6.

Victor Boniface is enjoying an excellent debut season at Bayer Leverkusen and his 91st minute goal in the first leg was his fifth in this season’s Europa League. The Nigerian international has netted 16 goals in all competitions this season, adding 11 Bundesliga goals to his 5 in this competition. Boniface is 4/1 to score first on Thursday or 7/5 to score at any time.

Match Odds

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