Europa League Final Betting Tips: Atalanta vs Bayer Leverskusen
The Emerald Isle is set for a thriller on Thursday as Dublin’s Aviva Stadium plays host to the 15th UEFA Europa League final. This match, the first finale of UEFA’s three club competitions, will see Italian side Atalanta, making their European final debut, pitted against German champions Bayer Leverkusen, who have been rewriting the record books this season.
This Europa League final is just one hurdle remaining in Leverkusen’s quest for an unprecedented treble. A DFB-Pokal final against Kaiserslautern awaits on Saturday, and conquering both finals would be the ultimate icing on the cake for this phenomenal campaign.
Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen side come into this final having redefined the meaning of dominance this season. Their 51-game unbeaten run surpasses all previous marks for a top-flight European team, and their maiden league title win secured them the status of Bundesliga’s first-ever “invincibles.”
Alonso’s progressive, possession-based style has underpinned the Werkself’s success this season, captivating football watchers across Germany and Europe. Their 6,622 successful passes in the Europa League this season is the most by any team since Sevilla’s record-breaking 6,971 in the 2019-20 edition. They have recorded a passing accuracy of 89.5%, the second-highest ever, only behind Nice’s 90% in the 2017-18 season. Furthermore, their 94.3% short pass success rate is the best recorded in a Europa League campaign.
The Germans will likely stay true to what has brought success so far as they look to complete the second leg of their match to a historic treble on Thursday.
Atalanta: Underdogs Eyeing History
However, Gian Piero Gasperini’s Atalanta stands in their path to glory. For the Italians, this final represents the culmination of a dream run and a chance to enter the history books. Atalanta’s journey to the Dublin Arena has also been captivating, highlighted by a stunning quarter-final elimination of favourites Liverpool, which firmly established them as contenders in the Europa League.
This is their first appearance in a European final. And coupled with being fifth in Serie A, they enter this match as underdogs. However, a trophy drought stretching back to 1963 should fuel the Italians to upset the odds and rewrite their history.
Betting Tip: Bayer Leverkusen to Win
22/05 20:00 Atalanta – Bayer Leverkusen Leverkusen to win @ 1.84 (Betking)
Winning a first-ever European trophy would be a huge motivating factor for Atalanta in this final. However, the sheer force of Leverkusen’s season simply can’t be ignored. Their 51-game unbeaten run is a testament to their never-say-die mentality, consistency and resilience. They’re not in the habit of losing, and their hunger for the treble will only amplify their motivation in this final.
Their season has been a masterclass, and this final is the perfect opportunity for them to cement their place in history.
Therefore, we recommend backing Bayer Leverkusen to win at boosted odds of 1.84 on Betking.
Atalanta vs Bayer Leverkusen - Leverkusen to win @ 1.84
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