Monaco and Bayer Leverkusen will meet in the Round of 16 of the Europa League. Monaco finished the group stage in second place with ten points. Bayer Leverkusen finished third in the group stage of the Champions League.
February 23rd, 2023 – 18:45
Monaco vs Bayer Leverkusen Betting Tips & Predictions
Monaco to win @ 2.20
BTTS Yes @ 1.60
Correct score 2:1 @ 11.00
Reason for Monaco vs Bayer Leverkusen Predictions
Deprived of the Champions League for two years now, AS Monaco is trying somehow to defend its chances in this Europa League, where it took 2nd place in its group behind Ferencvaros but ahead of Trabzonspor and the Red Star of Belgrade. Not spared from the draw, the club from the Principality went on an excellent operation last Thursday by winning at the end of a crazy match on the field of Bayer Leverkusen 2-3 thanks to a goal scored at the very end of the meeting by Axel Disasi. This success confirmed the excellent form of Philippe Clément’s men, who are also maintaining an amazing dynamic in Ligue 1. Solid to win against Auxerre 3-2, Clermont 0-2, and PSG 3-1, the Monegasques will try to continue this fine series on Sunday at the Stade Brestois. If successful, they could potentially climb to the second step of the championship podium. On the ASM side, the incumbent right-back Vanderson is not operational. His replacement, Ruben Aguilar, could also be forced to forfeit as he was injured in the first leg last Thursday. Krepin Diatta plays excellently and does not allow the opponent to play in the middle of the field. Wissam Ben Yedder is the engine of this team, his greatest virtue is speed, and he has excellent ball control and can be satisfied with his performance.
For Leverkusen, the fragile midfielder Aranguiz and the substitute goalkeeper Lunev are still on the floor. Released injured against ASM last Thursday, the offensive leader of the German attack, Moussa Diaby (9 goals, four assists in all competitions), risks missing the trip to the Rock. This season, the Czech striker Patrick Schick has had a series of small glitches, but he should figure well in the group, as will the excellent right piston Frimpong who scored five goals and delivered six assists in all competitions. Finally, the young Wirtz could be aligned as a playmaker. He also distinguished himself in the first leg by offering himself a small festival before scoring his first goal of the season. Adam Hlozek enjoys the pitch, and when he receives the ball and goes toward the goal, the opponent has problems. He is strong, and it is challenging to keep this guy. Moussa Diaby is the best player on the team, he is excellent in the penalty area, and the fans adore him.
Conclusion
It is going to be an exciting clash, as Bayer Leverkusen is not without a chance of remaining undefeated. However, we believe Monaco should meet the expectations and deliver a win.
We can expect a big fight between these two teams, and both of them should be able to score. One thing is for sure – football fans should enjoy this game.