The German giants host The Hammers at BayArena in this riveting Europa League clash! A thrilling matchup between footballing strongholds Bayer Leverkusen and West Ham takes place at BayArena. There's a lot of excitement for an exciting UEFA Europa League encounter because both sides have strong squads and great managers. As these two teams fight for supremacy on the pitch, fans can expect furious rivalry, tactical masterclass and nonstop action.

Kick-off: Friday : 12th April 2024, 12:30 AM IST

Location: BayArena

Form Bayer Leverkusen (in all competitions) : W-W-W-W-W

West Ham (in all competitions) : W-D-L-D-W

Players to watch Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen) Florian Wirtz is a very gifted midfield player with outstanding vision, dribbling ability, and inventiveness. In spite of his young age, he exhibits maturity on the pitch and has contributed to Xabi's success in the Bundesliga. He is an important player for Bayer Leverkusen because of his ability to dictate the pace of the game and breach defences.

Lucas Paqueta (West Ham) Dynamic Brazilian Paqueta is renowned for his skill and flair. He successfully plans attacks with his quick dribbling and accurate passing, frequently coordinating play between the midfield and the attack. His ability to generate assists and score important goals gives West Ham's midfield a key new dimension.

Injury and team news Hlozek will be absent for Bayer Leverkusen, and Tella is still doubtful and probably won't play in the UEL encounter. On the contrary, Bowen for West Ham, is sidelined. In addition, Alvarez and Areola are also unavailable. Both sides have significant absences that might limit their possibilities for substitutes, but squad depth may be enough to compensate for the implications.

Head-to-head Total Matches: 0

Bayer Leverkusen: 0

West Ham: 0

Predicted lineup Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup (3-4-2-1) Hradecky, Kossounou, Tah, Tapsoba; Frimpong, Andrich, Xhaka, Grimaldo; Hofmann, Wirtz; Schick

West Ham predicted lineup (4-3-3) Fabianski; Coufal, Mavropanos, Zouma, Emerson; Soucek, Alvarez; Ward-Prowse, Antonio, Paqueta, Kudus

Match prediction It's difficult to predict the Bayer Leverkusen vs West Ham game. Leverkusen's in-form attacking line-up, which includes Schick and Wirtz may be a threat, but David Moyes's resilient and well-organized West Ham team might provide a counterpoint. In the end, the game will be hotly contested, with Leverkusen's home advantage perhaps coming into play.

Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 West Ham

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