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The UEFA Champions League is back in action with another set of matches this week as RB Salzburg take on Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen side in a crucial encounter at the Bay Arena on Tuesday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Salzburg Preview
RB Salzburg are in 30th place in the UEFA Champions League standings and have not been at their best this season. The away side slumped to a shock 2-1 defeat at the hands of LASK over the weekend and will need to work hard to bounce back in this match.
Bayer Leverkusen, on the other hand, are in 13th place in the Champions League table and have been fairly impressive this year. The hosts defeated FC Heidenheim by a comprehensive 5-2 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
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Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Salzburg Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Bayer Leverkusen have never played an official game against RB Salzburg in the UEFA Champions League and will need to adapt to a new opponent in their European fixture this week.
- Bayer Leverkusen are unbeaten in their five matches against opponents from Austria in major European competitions and have won three of these games, with their previous such encounter coming against SK Rapid Wien in the 2012-13 UEFA Europa League season.
- Bayer Leverkusen have won 11 matches in European competitions since the start of last season - more than any other team during this period.
- RB Salzburg were on a winless run of eight matches in the UEFA Champions League before their 3-1 victory against Feyenoord this month.
Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Salzburg Prediction
Bayer Leverkusen have thrived under Xabi Alonso over the past year and will be intent on proving their mettle in Europe's premier competition. Florian Wirtz has been a stalwart for his side and will look to make his mark this week.
RB Salzburg have been inconsistent this season and cannot afford to put a foot wrong on Tuesday. Bayer Leverkusen are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 RB Salzburg
Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Salzburg Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Bayer Leverkusen to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Bayer Leverkusen to score first - Yes
