AS Roma defender Maicon looks to slow a Bayer Leverkusen offense that scored four goals in their last match with Roma. (Getty)
On November 4, 2015, Bayer Leverkusen will travel to Stadio Olympico Rome, Italy to face AS Roma.
Bayer Leverkusen sits second in the Group E table with four points, earning a Champions League spot with a 3-0 win over Lazio in the playoff round. In the Champions League group stage, Leverkusen has beaten BATE and lost to Barcelona, with Javier Hernandez scoring three goals.
Roma has yet to win a match in the 2015-2016 Champions League, drawing against Barcelona while losing to BATE. Seven players have scored for Roma in the Champions League, who have been without captain Francesco Totti and Edin Dzeko.
The two sides played to a 4-4 draw in Germany on October 21, 2015, with Leverkusen scoring twice in the last 10 minutes to equalize.
Here’s what you need to know about the match:
The Basics
Who:
Borussia Monchengladbach vs. Juventus
What:
UEFA Champions League Group D match
When:
Tuesday November 4, 2015
Where:
Stadio Olympico in Rome, Italy
Time:
2:45 p.m. EST/7:45 GMT
Channel:
ESPN2 (US)/BT Sport Live Stream (UK)/Canale 5 (Italy)/Sky Sport 3 (Germany); For those looking for the channel in your home country, click here
Odds:
AS Roma +115, Bayer Leverkusen +233, Draw +240
Heavy’s Pick
Lackluster defense and strong finishing led to a 4-4 draw in Germany and the same should be expected in the Italian capital. Roma has the firepower to go against the seasoned striking of Javier Hernandez and Bayer Leverkusen, but they are lacking in the defensive end. Look for the goal scorers to be on target again with a strong potential of four or more goals scored between the two sides.
2-2 Draw
Stats You Need to Know
Bayer Leverkusen striker Javier Hernandez struck twice for Leverkusen in the side’s last matchup in Germany and looks to be on target in Italy as well. (Getty)
Scouting Bayer Leverkusen
Record: 1-1-1, 2nd (4 points)
Coach: Roger Schmidt
Goals Scored: 9
Goals Conceded: 7
Leading Scorer: Javier Hernandez, 3 goals
Scouting Roma
Record : 0-2-1, 4th (2 points)
Coach: Rudi Garcia
Goals Scored: 7
Goals Conceded: 8
Leading Scorer: Daniele DeRossi, 2 goals
