Roma vs Leverkusen Prediction 2 May 2024

A tough confrontation awaits us in the Europa League semifinals. Particularly noteworthy are the figures of young coaches who had successful football careers and operated in similar positions. At the same time, Xabi Alonso has already brought a trophy to Bayer, while De Rossi is yet to revive Roma, where he once became a senator. However, at the "Olimpico" in Rome, it is by no means the favorite - 3.72 against 2.12.

Losses

Roma has one big loss in every sense - Lukaku. Celik will miss the match due to suspension, but his importance to the team is much less.

In Bayer's list of injured players is Iglesias, but he did not become an alternative to Boniface, who transferred during the winter transfer window. The participation of Glozhek and Ta is questionable, but they are not key players for the team.

Head-to-head

In the last nine years, the teams have met twice. In the 2022-2023 season, they also crossed paths in the Europa League semifinals. Back then, Roma won with an aggregate score of 1:0. The upcoming game will be no less intense, so you can choose Total goals under (2.5) at 1.88.

Trends

• Roma scores in the 1st half at home in 6 consecutive Europa League matches.
• Bayer scores in the 2nd half in 8 consecutive Europa League matches.
• Bayer has more than 4.5 shots on target in 12 out of the last 14 matches.

Referee and fouls

The match will be officiated by Francois Letexier (France). In his last 10 matches, he allows teams to fight, averaging 19.6 fouls per game. However, he only shows an average of 3.5 yellow cards. Looking at the entire season, the average number of whistles increases to 21.5, and yellow cards to 3.9.

Roma is not shy to commit fouls, averaging 11.4 infringements per match. The team also receives yellow cards quite often - 2.4 on average.

Bayer rarely commits fouls this season - averaging 9.9 fouls per match. However, their style of play involves receiving yellow cards, but the team doesn't get many - 1.9 on average.

Letexier tends to overlook some fouls and doesn't give out many warnings. It's unlikely that the intensity of the upcoming match will deviate significantly from the overall statistics. Therefore, consider Yellow cards - Total under (4.5).

Corners

• Bayer has more than 4.5 corners away in 7 consecutive matches.
• Bayer has more than 4.5 corners in 5 consecutive Europa League matches.
• Total over 9.5 corners played in 5 consecutive Roma matches.

Statistically, Bayer delivers twice as many corners on average compared to their opponents. If they manage to pin Roma in their own half, then a bet on Corners - Bayer win at 1.61 will be successful.

Team previews

Roma has improved in many aspects under De Rossi, including defensively. However, in their last three matches, they conceded six goals. Nevertheless, this does not contradict the trend - the team has won with a +0.5 handicap at home in 6 out of the last 7 matches. Placing a bet on Roma not to lose is possible with odds of 1.8.

Bayer became Bundesliga champions ahead of schedule, for the first time in history. They also reached the final of the German Cup and are considered the main favorite of the Europa League after Liverpool's exit. Therefore, the team is likely to win more trophies. They are still unbeaten this season, often scoring late goals or even in stoppage time. In the Europa League, the Germans have scored in the 2nd half in 8 consecutive matches, with 4 of those being away games. A bet on 2nd half, Bayer Total goals Over (0.5) is evaluated at odds of 1.64.

Editor's prediction

Roma may falter in Leverkusen, but at home they are capable of putting up a fight, although they will likely play defensively. The team has won with a +0.5 handicap at home in 6 consecutive Europa League matches. Such a result will certainly not be a setback for Bayer. Therefore, let's go with Roma Handicap (+0.5) with odds of 1.81.

*Further down the page you will find detailed statistics on the playing teams and trends for many other markets

📊In this matchup, let's immediately focus on the statistics. The last official match between the clubs took place on 18 May 2023 at the Bayer Leverkusen team's field and ended with a score of 0:0.

⚽In total, the sides have played 2, and the numbers are as follows:

• 1 for today's home team;

• 0 for the guests;

• 1 ended in a draw;

• The Roma team scored 1 goals against the opponent;

• For the Bayer Leverkusen team, this number is 0 today;

• The average total goals in head-to-head matches is 0.5.