Feyenoord v Bayer Leverkusen

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Feyenoord have produced a solid if a little stubborn start to their new season as the Dutch hosts still remain unbeaten so far this term which consists of two wins and three draws heading into this Champions League opener, while Bayer Leverkusen hammered Hoffenheim 4-1 away from home in the German Bundesliga on the weekend and the visitors will be eager to back that performance up with a win at the Stadion Feijenoord on Thursday night.

A win on penalties in the Dutch Super Cup against PSV got Feyenoord off to a positive start and the hosts also recorded a 5-1 thrashing of PEC Zwolle earlier in the start of the new Dutch Eredivisie season as well, but three draws with the likes of Willem II, Sparta Rotterdam and Groningen have slowed down Brian Priske's side in recent weeks.

Nevertheless, Feyenoord have been handed just the two defeats within their previous 23 games in all competitions which came in the form of losses at the hands of Benfica and Monaco in pre-season friendlies along with picking up 16 wins in the process, so the Dutch hosts will still fancy their chances of gaining a favourable result here on Thursday night.

Last season's Europa League runners-up, Bayer Leverkusen, will be looking to produce a winning start to their Champions League campaign on Thursday night as they make their way to the Stadion Feijenoord on the back of a resounding 4-1 win on the road at Hoffenheim.

Bayer Leverkusen also registered a win on penalties in their domestic German Super Cup against Stuttgart which started the ball rolling once again for Xabi Alonso's side and despite slipping up in a 3-2 loss at home to RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga, the visitors have also picked up additional wins by way of victories over the likes of Borussia M'gladbach and the aforementioned Hoffenheim result, both of which were on their travels in 3-2 and 4-1 wins respectively.

In addition, Bayer Leverkusen have suffered just two defeats in their last 34 outings on the road in all competitions.

Feyenoord v Bayer Leverkusen Verdict

Bayer Leverkusen's quality may just see the visitors sneak a narrow win here on Thursday night.

Therefore, our main bet will be Bayer Leverkusen win @ 1.75

Other side bets worth considering:

Bayer Leverkusen win & Over 2 goals @ 2.20

Correct Score: Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 @ 8.50