Betting Lines: Leverkusen favored (Line listed: OLY +150) | O/U: 2.5
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Olympiacos
• Last Five (All Competitions):
• D vs Levadiakos (0–0)
• L vs Panathinaikos (0–1)
• W vs Asteras Tripoli (3–0)
• D vs AEK Athens (1–1)
• W vs Ajax (2–1, UCL)
Their form is mixed, but the away win against Ajax shows they can rise to the occasion.
Bayer Leverkusen
• Last Five (All Competitions):
• W vs St. Pauli (4–0)
• D vs Borussia Mönchengladbach (1–1)
• W vs St. Pauli (3–0, Cup)
• W vs Eintracht Frankfurt (3–1)
• W vs Villarreal (3–0, UCL)
Leverkusen is in good shape and consistently scoring.
Last Head-to-Head
• Olympiacos 2–0 Bayer Leverkusen (Jan 20, 2026, UCL)
(Past meetings in 2002 also saw high scores.) The recent 2–0 is significant for morale.
Players to Watch
Olympiacos
• Gelson Martins (3 UCL goals) — Their top scorer in the UCL; he poses a direct threat.
• Ayoub El Kaabi (2 UCL goals, 1 assist) — Strong in the box; he can finish if provided with chances.
• Chiquinho (2 assists) — Key playmaker; he connects midfield to attack.
Bayer Leverkusen
• Alejandro Grimaldo (4 UCL goals, 1 assist) — Essential for their attack; he creates opportunities from the wing.
• Aleix García (2 UCL goals) — Controls the midfield tempo and makes late runs.
• Malik Tillman (2 UCL goals) — Another scoring threat; he adds depth to their attack.
How Olympiacos Win
• Create an intense atmosphere: press effectively and compete fiercely for 90 minutes.
• Support El Kaabi with runners; they need to attack collectively rather than individually.
• Guard against Leverkusen’s midfield runs; prevent Grimaldo and others from finding space.
How Bayer Leverkusen Win
• Start calmly to avoid energizing the home crowd. Control the first 25 minutes.
• Develop plays to free Grimaldo — his crosses and shots can change the game.
• Capitalize on transitions; Olympiacos will push forward at home, so Leverkusen must be ready to score.
Prediction: Olympiacos will be motivated at home, making it a tough game, but Leverkusen’s current form and widespread scoring options seem to give them the edge in this two-leg tie. I expect Leverkusen to secure a valuable away result.
Bayer Leverkusen 2, Olympiacos 1.