Bayer Leverkusen vs Celje prediction

THE FORECAST

Bayer Leverkusen are on paper a class above Slovenian Celje despite a poor league start (0 points in position 18 in the Bundesliga), who admittedly impressed with six goals in the preliminary round against Slovan Bratislava but are stepping up a level. Both teams have had 4 days rest and play again 4 days later, which brings some rotation risk at Leverkusen — multiple injuries (Boniface, Tella, Ben Seghir, Hofmann) reduce the squad depth, but the core selection remains strong enough for this European tie. The weather (15-21°C, light precipitation) poses no particular hindrance to either team's playing style.