Bayer Leverkusen v RB Salzburg

This pivotal Round 5 Champions League fixture features two sides on vastly different trajectories. Bayer Leverkusen, sitting comfortably in a Round of 16 qualification spot, aim to secure automatic progression to the quarter-finals. Meanwhile, Salzburg face an uphill battle, languishing outside the progression places with an unforgiving slate of fixtures against PSG, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid ahead.

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For Salzburg, 20-year-old Karim Konaté remains a beacon of hope. The league’s top scorer last season, Konaté’s influence extends beyond goals to frequent shot creation. Averaging 2.56 shots per game this season and an impressive 3 per game in Europe, he has registered 3+ shots in eight of his last 11 games.

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⚫ Florian Wirtz

Leverkusen’s 21-year-old prodigy continues to dazzle on both the club and international stage. A key player in their attack, Wirtz averages 2.78 shots per game, with a sharp accuracy that results in 1.39 shots on target per match. He has hit the target in eight of his last 10 games, underlining his consistency and threat in the final third.

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💻 Bayer Leverkusen v RB Salzburg Form and Tactics

Leverkusen’s season has been defined by attacking brilliance paired with defensive vulnerabilities. Their home form is particularly impressive, with 21 goals scored across nine matches in all competitions. While draws have been more of a recurring theme than what their standards would demand, they’ve lost just one of their last 14 matches — a humbling 4-0 defeat at Anfield. Their attacking edge, bolstered by stars like Wirtz, continues to make them a formidable side despite their occasional defensive lapses.

The decline of Salzburg’s dominance is stark. After relinquishing their 10-year grip on the Austrian Bundesliga last season, they now languish in fifth place. Under new manager Pepijn Lijnders, whose managerial record features a modest 50%-win rate, the team struggles to replicate the high-octane style of its predecessors.

A last-minute loss to LASK last Saturday extended Salzburg’s winless streak in the league to four games, with back-to-back defeats. Their away form is particularly alarming, as they’ve conceded twice as many goals as they’ve scored in domestic action.

🏁 Bayer Leverkusen v RB Salzburg Ref Watch

• Referee: Mykola Balakin
• Average Cards (Yellows/ Reds): (3.25/0.25)
• Fouls Given: 23.25
• Penalties: 0.25

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