Dublin is the venue for Wednesday's Europa League Final between Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen and we look to a price boost to provide the betting interest.
Atalanta
Atalanta saw off Marseille 4-1 on aggregate in the semis, drawing the first leg 1-1 away from home and winning the return 3-0. They sprang a huge surprise in the quarters against Liverpool, taking control with a fine 3-0 win at Anfield and although they lost the second leg 1-0 they went through comfortably. They edged a Ro16 clash with Sporting 3-2 on aggregate and came through the group stage unbeaten.
Atalanta are currently fifth in the Serie A standings where they have been in fine form and they look almost certain to qualify for UCL football next season.
Bayer Leverkusen
Leverkusen are bidding for a treble and to make history by going through the whole season unbeaten in all competitions.
Leverkusen won their semi final clash with Roma with a 4-2 aggregate win. They won the first leg 2-0 in Rome and finished the job with a 2-2 draw in the return on home soil. In the earlier knockout rounds they beat West Ham 3-1 on aggregate and came through an epic tussle with Qarabag 5-4 over the 2 legs. Leverkusen also boasted a 100% record in the group stage.
Leverkusen wrapped up the Bundesliga title as they liked, eventually finishing 17 points clear of Bayern with a record of 28 wins and 6 draws. They will take on Kaiserslautern in the final of the DFB Pokal at the weekend.
The Betting
Atalanta are 33/10 to win the final in regulation time with the draw at 27/10 and Leverkusen are 8/10
A game of 3 goals or more in regulation time is priced at 0.82/1 and it's 15/20 for both teams to score
To lift the trophy via any method Atalanta are 1.85/1 and Leverkusen are 4/10
The Verdict:
Atalanta face a tough task and they will be missing their captain but they do come into the game in their best form of the season.
Without being overly confident I still fancy the German side but with Atalanta contributing to the scoring and I will nibble at the price boost.
Bets: Bayer Leverkusen to win and both teams to score? (yes) was 5/2 now 29/10 with Sportingbet
Note, prices quoted are subject to change
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