Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympiacos Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Playoffs second leg

The previous outing between these clubs ended in favour of the Werkself.

Bayer Leverkusen are now going to take on Olympiacos for their second-leg playoffs fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. The BayArena is going to witness this entertaining clash between these clubs.

The Werkself are in a good touch at the moment. With a two-goal advantage going into the next game, they will be fully confident.

Bayer Leverkusen faced a defeat in their recent Bundesliga clash and will now be looking to shift their focus back to the UCL. They will be at home for the second leg, and it is going to be one of the advantages for them.

Olympiacos have not been able to perform consistently in their last few matches. The upcoming UEFA Champions League contest is not going to be an easy one for them.

They are already down by two goals. Thrylos will be away from home, making the situation even tougher for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Leverkusen, Germany
• Stadium: BayArena
• Date: Wednesday, February 25
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Tuesday, Feb 24; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Leverkusen: W-D-W-W-L

Olympiacos: W-L-D-L-W

Players to Watch

Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen)

Patrik Schick is going to play an important role in the squad once again for Bayer Leverkusen. He netted a sensational brace last time out and is going to be a constant threat to opponents’ defence. The 30-year-old is in decent form and will be eager to put up another top show for his side.

Ayoub El Kaabi (Olympiacos)

Even though he is not in top form at the moment, Ayoub El Kaabi is going to be a crucial part of Olympiacos in the attacking front. He will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stage a comeback against the Werkself. A top performance by El Kaabi might even turn the tide for the visitors.

Match Facts

• Bayer Leverkusen have won three of their last five matches.
• Olympiacos have secured two wins in their last five attempts.
• These will be the third encounter between these clubs this season.

Leverkusen vs Olympiacos: Betting Tips and Odds

• Bayer Leverkusen to win @4/5 Ladbrokes
• Patrik Schick to score @5/4 BetMGM
• Goals under 3.5 @1/2 bet365

Injury and Team News

Mark Flekken, Nathan Tella, Loic Bade and Eliesse Ben Seghir are not going to be in action for Bayer Leverkusen. They are injured.

Olympiacos will miss out on the services of Theofanis Bakoulas. He is injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 4

Leverkusen won: 2

Olympiacos won: 2

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Blaswich (GK); Quansah, Andrich, Tapsoba; Vázquez, Palacios, García, Grimaldo; Maza, Poku; Schick

Olympiacos predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Tzolakis (GK); Rodinei, Retsos, Pirola, Ortega; Mouzakitis, Hezze; Martins, Taremi, Podence; El Kaabi

Match Prediction

The Werkself have an advantage, and the visitors will be under pressure. Bayer Leverkusen are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Olympiacos in their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash.

Prediction: Leverkusen 2-1 Olympiacos

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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