Here we present our in-depth preview of the highly anticipated Tuesday's Champions League showdown between Bayer Leverkusen and Inter. With both teams having their own streaks and challenges, this encounter is set to be a thrilling battle on the football pitch.

Uncover the Battle for Champions League Glory

Bayer Leverkusen's Recent Form

After a somewhat inconsistent start to the season, German champions Bayer Leverkusen have truly found their rhythm. They have won an impressive five consecutive games in all competitions, demonstrating their growing strength and determination. Most recently, under the guidance of Xabi Alonso, they secured a hard-fought 2-1 home win over St. Pauli, which helped them maintain their third-place position in the Bundesliga. This recent success gives them confidence as they prepare to face Inter in the Champions League.

However, they will face a tough test against an Inter side that has been unbeaten and has yet to concede a goal in the Champions League this season. The Werkself will need to bring their A-game to overcome this formidable opponent.

Inter's Unbeaten Streak

Inter have been in excellent form this season, remaining unbeaten in all competitions. Their defensive solidity has been particularly impressive, as they have managed to keep a clean sheet in the Champions League so far. This shows their ability to defend as a unit and their determination to protect their goal.

They will be looking to continue their good run and build on their success in the Europa League last season. A victory over Bayer Leverkusen would be a significant boost to their confidence and could set them up for a strong run in the Champions League.

Previous Encounter and Absentees

The two sides last met in the 2019/20 season, with Inter emerging victorious in the Europa League quarter-finals thanks to a 2-1 win. Due to COVID-19, only one leg was played, and that single victory was enough for the Serie A side to progress.

For Bayer Leverkusen, they will be without key players such as Amine Adli (broken leg), Victor Boniface (thigh), and Jonas Hofmann. Patrik Schick (calf) is also a doubt, although he was back in training on Monday. Nathan Tella is ready to step in if needed.

Inter, on the other hand, have to manage without Francesco Acerbi (hamstring) and Raffaele Di Gennaro (broken finger). Benjamin Pavard (hamstring) is also a doubt for them.

Predicted Lineups

Click here to see our predicted Bayer Leverkusen vs. Inter lineups. This will give you an insight into how both teams might line up for this crucial encounter and could provide some clues as to how the game might unfold.