Bayer Leverkusen will try to keep their impressive season alive when they visit West Ham for the second leg of the 2024 UEFA Europa League quarterfinals on Thursday on Paramount+. Leverkusen remain undefeated across all competition and clinched the Bundesliga title over the weekend, becoming the first team in over a decade to dethrone Bayern Munich as league champions. West Ham followed up the 2-0 loss to Leverkusen with a 2-0 loss to Fulham in league play over the weekend. You can watch these teams go head-to-head when you stream the match live on Paramount+, which you can now try free for the first seven days, and get full Europa League coverage on the CBS Sports Golazo Network.
Kickoff from London Stadium in London is set for 3 p.m. ET. The latest West Ham vs. Bayer Leverkusen odds list the German side as -110 favorites (risk $110 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line, with West Ham listed as +280 underdogs. A draw is priced at +285 and the over/under for total goals is 2.5. Thursday's match will be streamed live on Paramount+ with their must-have Premium plan, which you can now try free for the first week and stream over 2,400 soccer matches a year.
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How to watch Leverkusen vs. West Ham
- West Ham vs. Bayer Leverkusen date: Thursday, April 18
- West Ham vs. Bayer Leverkusen time: 3 p.m. ET
- West Ham vs. Bayer Leverkusen live stream: Paramount+ (try it free for seven days and stream over 2,400 soccer matches a year)
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UEFA Europa League picks for Leverkusen vs. West Ham
Before you tune in to Thursday's match, you need to see the Europa League picks from betting expert Jon Eimer. Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. Since the end of last year's World Cup, Eimer has been red-hot on English Premier League picks, going 57-27-4 for a profit of $3,450 for $100 bettors. Overall, he is 178-169-8 (+18.91) on soccer picks over that span. Anyone following him is WAY up.
For West Ham vs. Leverkusen, Eimer is picking the German side on the money line for a -110 payout. Even if Leverkusen are distracted by winning the Bundesliga or if manager Xabi Alonso decides to sit some of his starters, they will still be a more talented team than West Ham. The German side outshot the Hammers 33-1 in the first leg and put 13 shots on target, plus they are coming off of an insane 5-0 win against Werder over the weekend.
Meanwhile, West Ham could be without star forward Jarrod Bowen for the second leg at London Stadium, which further impacts their ability for a comeback.
"The lines are soft right now for Leverkusen, but I believe Alonso is going to continue his pursuit of a perfect season and a treble, so I'm backing the Bundesliga club on the road in this second leg," Eimer told SportsLine. Stream the match here.
How to watch, live stream the UEFA Europa League on Paramount+
Now that you know what to pick, get ready to watch the UEFA Europa League. Visit Paramount+ now to see the Champions League, your live local CBS sporting events, some of the world's top soccer matchups and much more. Don't forget you can now try Paramount+ free for the first week and stream over 2,400 soccer matches a year. Catch full analysis on the CBS Sports Golazo Network.
