Leverkusen host Betis with both sides looking to take control of top spot

Bayer Leverkusen vs Real Betis prediction, preview, team news and more |  UEFA Europa League 2021-22

Bayer Leverkusen and Real Betis are hoping to go top of the group when the two sides meet on Thursday.

The German side haven’t won any of their last five games following a 2-0 loss to Wolfsburg at home, while Betis had a four-game unbeaten run snapped when they fell 3-0 to Atletico Madrid.

The two sides are tied on seven points and drew 1-1 when they faced two weeks ago.

Leverkusen have seven wins, five draws and six losses at home to Spanish sides while Betis have a win and a draw in Germany.

The hosts are missing Charles Aranguiz, Karim Bellarabi, Mitchell Bakker, Patrik Schick and Timothy Fosu-Mensah, while Hector Bellerin and Victor Camarasa are out for Betis.

Kickoff is at 4 p.m. EDT. on Thursday afternoon at the BayArena. The game will be shown in Canada on DAZN.

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