Predicted Lineups
Leverkusen: [Predicted XI]
PSV: [Predicted XI]
(Official lineups to be confirmed closer to kick-off.)
Prediction
Leverkusen look the stronger, with PSV’s long-standing away struggles against German clubs hard to ignore. Expect Leverkusen to take control, though PSV could make it nervy.
Prediction: Leverkusen 2-1 PSV.
Leverkusen vs PSV Preview: Dutch Side Chasing First Win in Germany Since 1977
Bayer Leverkusen welcome PSV Eindhoven to the BayArena in a clash with plenty of European history. The two sides last met back in 1994/95, with Leverkusen progressing after a 5-4 thriller in Germany. Leverkusen are unbeaten against Dutch opposition, while PSV are desperate to end a miserable run of 17 winless games away to German clubs that stretches all the way back to 1977.
Match Info
- Competition: UEFA Champions League
- Matchday: 2 of 8
- Date: Today
- Kick-off: 22:00 EAT
- Venue: BayArena, Leverkusen
Pre-Match Insights
- Past Meetings: Leverkusen and PSV met in the 1994/95 UEFA Cup, Leverkusen winning 5-4 in Germany before a 0-0 draw in the Netherlands.
- Leverkusen vs Dutch Clubs: Leverkusen are unbeaten in seven games against Dutch opposition in Europe (W4, D3), including a 4-0 win over Feyenoord last season.
- PSV’s German Struggles: PSV haven’t beaten a German side away in Europe since 1977. Since then, they’ve failed in 17 straight attempts (L14, D3).
- Recent Form: PSV lost 3-1 to Union Saint-Gilloise on Matchday 1. They’ll be desperate to avoid consecutive group-stage defeats for the first time since 2018.
- Leverkusen’s Resilience: Leverkusen have lost just two of their last 11 group-stage matches (W5, D4), twice coming from behind to draw on MD1 this season.
Things to Watch Out For
- Can PSV finally break their 47-year curse in Germany?
- Will Leverkusen continue their unbeaten run vs Dutch sides?
- Can Alonso’s men build on their late fightback from Matchday 1?
Final Thoughts
Leverkusen are favorites, but PSV’s desperation could make this a tense encounter. For the Dutch champions, history is stacked against them — and breaking that run in Leverkusen’s backyard won’t be easy.
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