Bayer Leverkusen - Atalanta

For the 2nd match of the round of 16 of the Europa League, Bayern Leverkusen welcomes Atalanta to the BayArena. First match 3-2, the rules of away goals do not apply, in case of victory of the German team with one goal, an extension will follow and if necessary the penalty procedure.

Leverkusen in the first match in Bergamo paid for their many defensive mistakes and thus suffered a 3-2 defeat. He could have even lost by a bigger margin as until the 60 ΄ the Italian team dominated and beyond that they were ahead with 3-1 they lost many opportunities, with Leverkusen balancing the situation in the last half hour and reducing the score.
In the German championship he is claiming a place in the top four of the ranking that gives a ticket for the groups of the next Champions League, after 26 games is in 3rd place with 45 points. However, it comes from a bad result, on Sunday it was defeated at home in the Rhine derby by Cologne with 1-0.

Qualifying lead for Atalanta after their victory in the first match against Leverkusen with 3-2. Fair dominance for Bergamo's team as it was superior for most of the match and if it did not show its defensive weaknesses in the last half hour it would have been even more in favor of the score.
In Serie A he seems to be left behind in the battle of the quartet after the home loss against Genoa (0-0) which leaves it at minus 8 from the fourth Juventus, with the same being in 7th place with 48 points.

An ambiguous match between two spectacular teams with a highly aggressive style. Leverkusen only wants the victory, although it has the advantage of home but goes to the match with significant absences. Atalanta for its part has the luxury of two results and is always dangerous in counterattacks. I expect a match similar to the first match, with goals and spectacle.

Proposal: Leverkusen - Atalanta GG & OVER 2,5 with odds of 1.82