Record-Breaking Europa League Showdown: West Ham United vs Bayer Leverkusen

West Ham United and Bayer Leverkusen are set to face off in the Europa League quarter-final second leg at London Stadium. The match is set to kick off at 20:00 BST. Here are some key facts surrounding the game.

West Ham have a mixed record when it comes to progressing from knockout ties with a two-goal deficit. They have managed to advance in two of the five instances, but have been defeated in the most recent two.

On the other hand, Bayer Leverkusen have a strong track record of overcoming deficits of two or more goals in European knockout ties. They have won all 13 previous matches where they have won the first leg by this margin.

When playing at home, West Ham have had some success against German opposition, winning three of their last four games against German sides, including a victory over SC Freiburg earlier this season. Their only loss came in this season’s Europa League tie against Bayer Leverkusen.

Bayer Leverkusen, on the other hand, have struggled away from home against English teams, winning just one out of their 10 matches. Their only victory came in their last visit to London, where they beat Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 in November 2016.

The first leg of this tie saw Bayer Leverkusen dominate with 33 shots compared to West Ham’s single shot. This marked the biggest shot difference (32) between two sides in a match in the history of the Europa League.

Two players that stand out for their performances so far this season are Florian Wirtz of Bayer Leverkusen and James Ward-Prowse of West Ham, who are both among the top three players for most chances created in the Europa League this season. Wirtz leads the way with 25 chances created