Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympiakos Piraeus Prediction - UEFA Champions League

Thanh Vinh•February 24, 2026 09:02

Bayer Leverkusen and Olympiakos Piraeus enter their clash at BayArena aiming to pull ahead, as the gap between the two teams is currently just one point.

The UEFA Champions League match between Bayer Leverkusen and Olympiakos Piraeus will take place at 03:00 on February 25, 2026, at the BayArena stadium. This is a crucial encounter that will directly affect the rankings of both teams during this highly competitive phase of the tournament.

Ranking position

Currently, Bayer Leverkusen is ranked 16th with 12 points after 9 rounds. Meanwhile, Olympiakos Piraeus is close behind in 18th place with 11 points. A win in this match would help one of the two teams create a safe distance or cause a change in the standings.

Team	Location	Point	Form (last 5 matches)
Bayer Leverkusen	16	12	3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss
Olympiakos Piraeus	18	11	3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss

In-depth performance analysis and statistics

Bayer Leverkusen: Home advantage at BayArena

The home team has played 9 matches this season with a record of 4 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses. Notably, Leverkusen's attack is performing quite consistently with an efficiency of 1.7 goals per game (15 goals in total). However, their defense remains a concern, having conceded 14 goals, equivalent to 1.6 goals per game.

Leverkusen's recent form shows a certain improvement, with them winning 3 out of their last 5 league matches, helping the team maintain a position in the middle of the table.

Olympiakos Piraeus: A challenge away from home.

Olympiakos Piraeus, the visiting team, boasts a record of 3 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses in their last 9 matches. A positive aspect for the Greek side is their away form, with 2 of their 3 wins coming on the road. However, Olympiakos' goal-scoring efficiency is currently quite modest at 1.1 goals per game, while their defense has conceded 16 goals (an average of 1.8 goals per game).

History of confrontations and current team situation.

In their two most recent encounters in early 2026, the record is balanced, with each team securing one victory with the same 2-0 scoreline away from home. This highlights the unpredictable nature of this matchup, regardless of the stadium where the game is played.

Absent list

Both teams are facing personnel losses due to injuries:

Bayer Leverkusen:L. Bade (muscle injury), E. Ben Seghir (ankle injury), M. Flekken and N. Tella are absent due to injury. I. Traore is unavailable. M. Tillman's participation remains uncertain due to an ankle injury.
Olympiakos Piraeus:K. Angelakis, T. Bakoulas, R. Vezo, and Y. Yazici were all absent from the registration list.

Analysis and prediction of results

Based on statistical indicators, Bayer Leverkusen is considered slightly superior with a 45% chance of winning. However, a draw is also predicted to be a high probability (45%), while Olympiakos' chances of winning are only 10%.

Given the importance of the match and the defensive performance of both sides, the game is predicted to be low-scoring. A draw or a win for Leverkusen is the most likely scenario for this encounter at BayArena.

Team lineup updated at 02:30 on 25/02/2026

Official lineup