Bayer Leverkusen – Beşiktaş

Match analysis

Bayer Leverkusen head into the home clash against Beşiktaş sitting eighth in the table with four points from three games – a win, a draw and a loss, and a modest +3 goal difference after scoring eight and conceding five. The Turkish side arrive without publicly disclosed league statistics, leaving Leverkusen with a clear snapshot of their own form while Beşiktaş remain a mystery on paper. Leverkusen will be keen to convert their decent attacking output into a win and climb the standings, especially after the setback of their recent defeat. The fixture offers both teams a chance to sharpen their campaigns, with Leverkusen hoping to leverage their home advantage and Beşiktaş looking to make an impact on foreign soil.