The Europa League is set to return with a bang as Union Saint-Gilloise take on Bayer Leverkusen in what promises to be an exciting encounter. The match is scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at the Stade Joseph Marien in Brussels, Belgium.
Union Saint-Gilloise, a Belgian second division side, will be looking to cause an upset against their more illustrious opponents. They have had a decent start to their league campaign, winning three out of their first five matches. However, they face a daunting task against a Bayer Leverkusen side that finished sixth in the Bundesliga last season.
Bayer Leverkusen, on the other hand, will be hoping to start their Europa League campaign on a positive note. They have had a mixed start to their domestic season, winning two and losing two of their first four matches. However, they possess a squad full of quality players and will be expected to come out on top in this encounter.
Prediction:
Based on current form and squad strength, Bayer Leverkusen are the clear favorites to win this match. However, Union Saint-Gilloise will be buoyed by the home advantage and will look to put up a fight. We predict a 2-0 win for Bayer Leverkusen.
Odds:
The odds for this match are heavily in favor of Bayer Leverkusen. As per Bet365, the odds for a Bayer Leverkusen win are 1.22, while the odds for a Union Saint-Gilloise win are 13.00. The odds for a draw are 6.50.
Lineups:
Union Saint-Gilloise: Anthony Moris, Serge Tabekou, Teddy Teuma, Dante Vanzeir, Deniz Undav, Casper Nielsen, Siebe Blondelle, Ismael Kandouss, Lucas Ribeiro, Christian Burgess, and Thibault Peyre.
Bayer Leverkusen: Lukas Hradecky, Mitchell Weiser, Edmond Tapsoba, Jonathan Tah, Daley Sinkgraven, Charles Aranguiz, Florian Wirtz, Kerem Demirbay, Patrick Schick, Moussa Diaby, and Karim Bellarabi.
In conclusion, this Europa League match promises to be an exciting encounter between two teams with different ambitions. While Union Saint-Gilloise will be looking to cause an upset, Bayer Leverkusen will be aiming to start their campaign on a positive note. It remains to be seen which team comes out on top in this encounter.
