Having clinched their first-ever Bundesliga championship, Bayer Leverkusen has set its sights on bagging another accolade – the 2024 UEFA Europa League. The betting odds seem to favor Leverkusen, however, their match against Atalanta on May 22nd needs careful consideration. After all, this is the team that eliminated Liverpool from the tournament.
Odds for Atalanta vs. Bayer Leverkusen
| Atalanta | +300 |
| Draw | +285 |
| Bayern Leverkusen | -120 |
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Details of the Match
- Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
- Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Channel: Paramount+
Will Atalanta Upturn the 2024 Europa League Odds?
In the 2024 Europa League Final, Atalanta at +300 are the underdogs against the newly crowned Bundesliga champions. This is expected as Atalanta has previously eliminated heavyweights from the competition.
Liverpool’s surprise 3-1 defeat on aggregate to Atalanta, including a 3-0 loss at Anfield when the Italians were a +700 underdog, stands as a significant instance of Atalanta’s prowess. Thanks to standout performances by Mario Pasalic, Gianluca Scamacca, amongst others, Atalanta engineered one of the Europa League’s biggest upsets. Will they repeat history?
Bayer Leverkusen’s Bid for a Second 2024 Trophy
2024 has been one of Bayer Leverkusen’s most successful seasons in the millennium. Winning the German Bundesliga championship for the first time in the club’s history since its establishment in 1904 is a testament to that.
They have a golden opportunity to add to their trophy cabinet on May 22. A victory over Atalanta will garner their second Europa League trophy after their initial win in 1988 when it was still referred to as the UEFA Cup.
Regardless of the match outcome, Leverkusen can’t be faulted, given their stellar season. That lifts the performance pressure, and they can enjoy football in Ireland. With top players like Granit Xhaka, Victor Boniface, Florian Wirtz, Bayer Leverkusen are the expected winners of the 2024 Europa League Final.
Match Prediction: Atalanta vs. Bayer Leverkusen
We predict Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen will emerge victoriously, owing to their superior play. However, a strong resistance from Atalanta is highly probable. With Atalanta’s solid offense, a high-scoring game is expected, possibly with goals on both ends.
Selection: Bayer Leverkusen & Over 2.5 Goals
