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Bayer Leverkusen will aim to turn the tide in their favour when they host AS Roma in the return leg of the Europa League semi-final on May 18 at BayArena. The German side lost narrowly in the first match, with Roma securing a 1-0 victory.
While specific odds and expert analysis for this fixture are not readily available, some context can be gathered. Bayer Leverkusen’s overall Champions League odds for the 2025/26 season are listed at 53.00, indicating they are considered less likely to win the Champions League compared to top teams but still in notable contention among European clubs.
For the return leg, Zenit Sportsbook offers the following odds: Win for Bayer 04: 2.05, Draw: 3.30, Win for Roma: 4.10. A good bet for the return leg could be 'Both Teams to Score' at 1.95 with Zenit Sportsbook. It's worth noting that in four of the five games between the teams in European competitions, the "both teams to score" bet would have won at 1.95 odds.
In their past encounters, the teams have played each other five times in European competitions, with Roma winning twice, Bayer once, and two matches ending in a draw. The home crowd will be a crucial factor for Bayer in the encounter, as they aim to be aggressive in attack and play as the first number in the return match.
Roma, on the other hand, will fight to maintain their advantage and potentially extend it in the return leg. The Italian side secured a comfortable result in the first game of the Europa League semi-finals, and winning the Europa League would allow them to qualify directly for the group stage of the next Champions League.
In three of the five games between the teams in European competitions, the "over 2.5 goals" bet would have won at 2.20 odds. With both teams eager to score and the home crowd backing Bayer, fans can expect an exciting and high-scoring encounter at BayArena.
For up-to-date betting odds and in-depth pre-match analysis, consulting dedicated sports betting websites close to the fixture date or official UEFA reports would be necessary.
On May 18, Bayer Leverkusen looks to capitalize on home advantage and turn their Europa League semi-final fortunes around against AS Roma at BayArena, with an eye on underdog status suggested by their 53.00 Champions League odds for the 2025/26 season. Despite Roma's initial 1-0 victory, the return leg could see a high-scoring, exciting football match unfold, as indicated by the "over 2.5 goals" bet winning in three out of five games between the teams in European competitions.
