Atalanta VS Bayer Leverkusen - Prediction

It has been a fairy tale season for German club Bayer Leverkusen. They have made history as they won their first-ever Bundesliga title without a single defeat In the whole Season. Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen are now unbeaten in 51 matches across all competitions.

However, the German Champions Have now Another opportunity to win their second trophy of the season. They will face off against Atalanta tonight in the UEFA Europa League final.

Leverkusen only had two trophies. They won the UEFA Cup in 1988 and the German Cup in 1993. But Xabi Alonso came as a magician and ended Leverkusen's Trophy drought by winning the league title for the Very First time in club history. 

"We have played 51 games. The players have understanding. Now is the time to give our best,"  Said Xabi Alonso.

"We have been preparing for this moment through the whole year. It’s Not just Today's Job. I have a great team. The players are ready for sure. I have a good feeling it will not be different. We will respect Atalanta But We have confidence in our game," The manager added.

On the other hand, this final is also very significant for the Italian club Atalanta. Atalanta have been trophyless since 1963, and a win would end their trophyless run tonight.

Stats&Facts

• Bayer Leverkusen has become the first German team to win the league without a single defeat.
• Bayer Leverkusen would be the first team in history to have an unbeaten season in European competition.
• Atalanta, in their 116 years of history, won only one trophy - the Coppa Italia in 1963.
• Atalanta have never played in European finals before. They could win their first-ever European trophy in their first European final.
• Atalanta have played only two matches against Bayer Leverkusen and won both of them. They won both legs in the group round of the Europa League back in 2021.

Team News

Leverkusen's Star boy Florian Wirtz had a thigh injury but has recovered and played the game against Augsburg. So he should be available for Tonight's Final against Atalanta. The rest of the players are fit enough to play face-off against Atalanta.

As for Atalanta, Marten De Roon will be out of the squad due to his thigh injury. Rafael Toloi is also uncertain due to his fitness issue, but Emil Holm And Sead Kolasinac Have recovered from injury and should be available for the final.

Possible Lineup for Atalanta BC:

Musso; Djimsiti, Hien, Scalvini; Zappacosta, Pasalic, Ederson, Ruggeri; Koopmeiners, De Ketelaere; Scamacca

Possible Lineup for Bayer Leverkusen:

Kovar; Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Xhaka, Andrich, Grimaldo; Hofmann, Wirtz; Schick

Prediction: Atalanta 1-2 Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen are living in their dream and are unbeaten in 51 matches. They are in A very good Rhythm and will try their best to win the Europa League. 

Meanwhile, Italian club Atalanta are also in good shape and could Be a Great Threat to Leverkusen. But it will be Very difficult For the Italian side to stop Leverkusen, who has defeated teams like Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. 

Betfair Odds

Atalanta: 4.52

Draw: 3.76

Leverkusen: 1.83

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