Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Salzburg Preview
- Competition: UEFA Champions League.
- Date: Tuesday, November 26.
- Time: 9:00 PM GMT.
- Venue: BayArena.
Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Salzburg will be one of seven games played in the UEFA Champions League on November 26 as the 13th-placed team prepares to host the team in 30th place.
The hosts will enter this game on the back of a stagnating run of form. They have won two of their last five matches across competitions, but have drawn two and suffered one defeat in the other games. While the wins have been big with 3-0 and 5-2 scorelines, they were humbled 4-0 by Liverpool in the Champions League in their last game. The team will look to revive their form from last season ahead of their next few games.
Salzburg, on the other hand, will enter this game on the back of a mixed run of form. They have won two and drawn one of their last five games across competitions, suffering two defeats in the remaining matches. Those two defeats have come back-to-back in the Austrian Bundesliga as they look to snap out of it before an important game. Halfway through the campaign, their chances of qualification look bleak but they will still give it a shot.
On that note, let’s take a look at the team news coming out of both camps.
Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Salzburg Team News
Bayer Leverkusen Team News
Manager Xabi Alonso fielded a mixed lineup in the match against Heidenheim as they secured a 5-2 win. However, the Spaniard will return to the full-strength combination he has used in the Champions League so far this season. Jeanuel Belocian, Amine Adli and Nordi Mukiele remain injured, but the others will be all fit and available for selection for the next one.
RB Salzburg Team News
Manager Pepijn Lijnders named a strong lineup in his team’s 3-1 win against Feyenoord in their last UCL outing. However, he will have to deal with a lengthy injury list as key players Amar Dedic, Fernando, Stefan Bajcetic, Maurits Kjaergaard, among others, will miss the next few games. Apart from that, Lijnders can be expected to stick to the same formation.
Predicted Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen (3-5-2)
Goalkeeper: Lukas Hradecky (C).
Defenders: Edmond Tapsoba, Jonathan Tah, Piero Hincapie.
Midfielders: Jeremie Frimpong, Exequiel Palacios, Granit Xhaka, Aleix Garcia, Alejandro Grimaldo.
Forwards: Florian Wirtz, Viktor Okoh Boniface.
RB Salzburg (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Janis Blaswich (C).
Defenders: Nicolas Capaldo, Kamil Piatkowski, Samson Baidoo, Aleksa Terzic.
Midfielders: Bobby Clark, Lucas Gourna-Douath, Mamady Diambou.
Forwards: Nene Dorgeles, Oscar Gloukh, Karim Konate.
Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Salzburg Head-to-Head Record
These two teams have never faced each other in a competitive fixture before. However, they have played one friendly all the way back in 2015. That game ended in a 1-1 draw between RB Salzburg and Bayer Leverkusen.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 21/07/15 | RB Salzburg 1-1 Bayer Leverkusen | Club Friendly Games |
Key Players to Watch
Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
Wirtz will be in the spotlight for Bayer Leverkusen as he has contributed with three goals so far in the Champions League. He will look to add to that tally and the team will try and play the game through the playmaker, who has incredible creativity and vision. Wirtz will be key to breaking down Salzburg’s defences and will demand the ball a lot more in such a game.
Karim Konate (RB Salzburg)
Konate has been the joint-top contributor for Salzburg in the UCL this season with two goals to his name. Midfielder Oscar Gloukh is the other, with two assists to his name. This pair will be crucial for the Austrian side as they prepare for one of their tougher away games in the group stage.
Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Salzburg Prediction
Given there is just one previous meeting between these two clubs to go by, predicting the next match is tricky. However, Leverkusen have a much bigger squad and they are better on paper than their rivals RB Salzburg. Given that they are also playing at home, a win should be achieved with relative ease.
Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 RB Salzburg
Where to watch Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Salzburg live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | Paramount+ |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| India | SonyLIV |
| Germany | DAZN, Amazon Prime |
| Austria | Sky Austria, Canal+, ServusTV |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Salzburg?
A. Bayer Leverkusen will host RB Salzburg at the BayArena on Tuesday, November 26 at 9:00 PM GMT.
Q. Where can you watch Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Salzburg for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Salzburg?
A. Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 RB Salzburg.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Salzburg?
A. The only meeting between these two sides ended in a 1-1 draw.