Manchester United will be looking to consolidate their position as group leaders but a win for Leverkusen would see the Germans leapfrog the Premier League champions. Sami Hyypia's team seem well-prepared and confident ahead of this crucial Group A clash, they have eight home wins in a row in the initial stages of the Champions League. They are also doing well in the domestic league, they have 10 wins from their first 13 matches which is their best-ever start to a Bundesliga season
However, winger Sidney Sam got injured during last weekend's Bundesliga match against Hertha Berlin and this will be an important absence as he bagged 11 goals for club and country this season. Leverkusen are second in the group with seven points from four matches and have not lost since the 4-2 defeat at United in the first group match. Leverkusen will also be without defender Roberto Hilbert (knee) and midfielder Stefan Reinartz (heel).
United are unbeaten in their last 10 matches in all competitions, but they recorded a disappointing 2-2 draw at Cardiff last weekend. Midfielder Marouane Fellaini is suspended for this match while Nemanja Vidic will be unavailable due to an injury. Phil Jones might return from a groin injury but Michael Carrick will surely miss the match with an achilles injury.
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
Leverkusen win - 13/10
Draw - 12/5
Manchester United win - 12/5
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