Bayer Leverkusen

vs

Olympiakos Piraeus

Injuries & Suspensions

• Bayer Leverkusen: E. Ben Seghir (Ankle Injury), M. Flekken (Injury), N. Tella (Injury), I. Traore (Inactive), L. Bade (Injury)
• Olympiakos Piraeus: K. Angelakis (Inactive), Rodinei (Inactive), R. Vezo (Inactive), Y. Yazici (Inactive)

Form (Last 5)

• Home: W D L W W
• Away: L W W W L

H2H (Last 5)

• 2026-02-18 · Olympiakos Piraeus · 0-2 · Bayer Leverkusen
• 2026-01-20 · Olympiakos Piraeus · 2-0 · Bayer Leverkusen

Match Preview

Leverkusen have the edge: better form, superior defensive numbers in Europe, and a 2-0 head-to-head win already. Olympiakos travel with absences and away inconsistency.

Key Notes

Bayer Leverkusen host Olympiakos with a tangible advantage. Leverkusen’s recent sequence (four wins, three draws, two losses) shows solid form and balance, and their European defensive record stands out - conceding very few goals in continental play. They also have a favorable recent H2H result, winning 2-0 in Piraeus, which gives them momentum and a psychological edge heading into the return leg.

Injuries complicate selection, with Leverkusen missing options like E. Ben Seghir, goalkeeper M. Flekken and N. Tella, and L. Bade listed as questionable. Those absences are meaningful, but the squad depth and tactical consistency under their manager typically allow them to adapt. Olympiakos arrive with a mixed record on the road (three wins, two draws, four losses) and several inactive players in defensive positions, including Rodinei and R. Vezo. Those missing defenders could make it harder for Olympiakos to contain Leverkusen’s forward threats and midfield runners.

Leverkusen’s strengths: a coherent defensive setup in Europe, fluid attacking channels and the ability to control tempo at home. Olympiakos is capable on its day, but the Greek side’s away defensive fragility and Leverkusen’s prior 2-0 success in the tie tilt the balance to the hosts. Expect Leverkusen to play proactively, maintain control through midfield and limit high-risk transitions from Olympiakos.

Given the available market and Leverkusen’s clear advantages in form, recent H2H and squad quality despite some injuries, the home win is the recommended selection. It’s a pragmatic pick based on control of the tie and the likelihood Olympiakos struggle to overturn the deficit away from home.

Prediction

Bayer Leverkusen win • Odds 1.83 • Confidence 7/10