UEFA Champions League: Feyenoord versus Bayer Leverkusen Kick-Off Update

Match Details

The highly-anticipated UEFA Champions League match between Feyenoord and Bayer Leverkusen will commence on Thursday, 19 September 2024, at 17:45 Central European Time (CET).

The match will take place at De Kuip, the home stadium of Feyenoord, in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Team Previews

Feyenoord

Feyenoord, the reigning Dutch Eredivisie champions, will be making their return to the UEFA Champions League group stage after a two-year absence.

The team has been in impressive form this season, winning five of their first six league matches.

Key players to watch for Feyenoord include striker Cyriel Dessers, winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh, and midfielder Orkun Kökçü.

Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen finished third in the Bundesliga last season, securing their place in the UEFA Champions League group stage.

The team has had a mixed start to the new season, winning two of their first five league matches.

Key players to watch for Bayer Leverkusen include striker Patrik Schick, winger Moussa Diaby, and midfielder Florian Wirtz.

Head-to-Head Record

Feyenoord and Bayer Leverkusen have met four times in European competition, with each team winning twice.

Their most recent meeting was in the 2019-20 UEFA Europa League group stage, with Bayer Leverkusen winning 2-1.

Prediction

This is a tough match to predict, as both teams are evenly matched.

However, Feyenoord's home advantage could give them a slight edge.

I predict a narrow 2-1 victory for Feyenoord.