Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League
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by Kennedy Kechula | in Champions League Predictions
We are on to the penultimate round in the league stage of the UEFA Champions League as the competition returns in the new year. Greek giants Olympiakos will play host to former German champions Bayer Leverkusen. In this preview we have a prediction for the match.
For Olympiakos, this is a make-or-break moment, as they could suffer a second straight elimination in the span of a week. They are placed 29th, two points adrift of 24th, the cutoff for the playoffs, and are winless at home in the competition. Against German opponents, Olympiakos are winless in the last 13 encounters (12L, 1D).
Meanwhile, 20th-placed Leverkusen are unbeaten away from home (2W, 1D), and progression to the playoffs is well within their control. There are more positive signs ahead of this; Leverkusen are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Greek sides. They lost just three of the last 22 group/league stage matches and won 13.
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The Best Betting Odds for Olympiacos v Bayer Leverkusen Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.5 | 3.7 | 2.6 |
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2.5 | 3.6 | 2.7 |
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2.46 | 3.52 | 2.75 |
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2.48 | 3.55 | 2.64 |
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2.5 | 3.6 | 2.7 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Olympiacos and Bayer Leverkusen?
Our prediction for the Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen match is: Bayer Leverkusen wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 20/01/2026 between Olympiacos and Bayer Leverkusen in Champions League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 41.85% for a win of Olympiacos against Bayer Leverkusen with odds of 2.57 at 888Starz.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen is 15.17% with odds of 3.7 at Bet365.
- Our prediction model gives a 42.98% chance ⭐ for a win of Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympiacos with odds of 2.84 at 888Starz.
Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen Form
Olympiacos and Bayer Leverkusen's standings in the Champions League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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20
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9 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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29
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5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -7 |
Olympiacos and Bayer Leverkusen Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Jan 2026 - Greece Cup
10 Jan 2026 - Superleague
3 Jan 2026 - Super Cup
20 Dec 2025 - Superleague
17 Dec 2025 - Greece Cup
14 Dec 2025 - Superleague
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Jan 2026 - Greece Cup
3 Jan 2026 - Super Cup
20 Dec 2025 - Superleague
17 Dec 2025 - Greece Cup
6 Dec 2025 - Superleague
26 Nov 2025 - Champions League
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Jan 2026 - Superleague
14 Dec 2025 - Superleague
9 Dec 2025 - Champions League
3 Dec 2025 - Greece Cup
30 Nov 2025 - Superleague
9 Nov 2025 - Superleague
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Jan 2026 - Bundesliga
10 Jan 2026 - Bundesliga
20 Dec 2025 - Bundesliga
13 Dec 2025 - Bundesliga
10 Dec 2025 - Champions League
6 Dec 2025 - Bundesliga
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Jan 2026 - Bundesliga
13 Dec 2025 - Bundesliga
10 Dec 2025 - Champions League
29 Nov 2025 - Bundesliga
8 Nov 2025 - Bundesliga
26 Oct 2025 - Bundesliga
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Jan 2026 - Bundesliga
20 Dec 2025 - Bundesliga
6 Dec 2025 - Bundesliga
2 Dec 2025 - DFB Pokal
25 Nov 2025 - Champions League
22 Nov 2025 - Bundesliga
Olympiacos - Bayer Leverkusen: Form Analysis
Olympiakos are on the brink of elimination from the Champions League. They have to avoid defeat as they go into this match sitting outside the top 24. With just five points gained from six matches, the hosts have their backs against the wall.
The Greek side is two points short of the playoff positions. In the last round they came off with their only win so far, beating Kairat Almaty 1-0. For a side straight from elimination in the Greek Cup, Olympiakos will be hoping for a better outcome.
Leverkusen have won two of their last three away Champions League matches.
Leverkusen haven't been at their best in this competition, and all season as well. They are coming off two straight defeats in the German Bundesliga, the latest a 1-0 away loss at Hoffenheim. Unlike Olympiakos, though, the visitors have their fate in their hands.
Placed 20th in the standings, Leverkusen will confirm their knockout place with a win here. They’ve managed just two wins in the competition, and both came on the road. The Germans wrapped up the 2025 fixtures in Europe with a 2-2 draw against Newcastle United.
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Missing players
P. Biel
E. Tapsoba
MidfielderE. Palacios
ForwardE. Ben Seghir
Olympiacos & Bayer Leverkusen Squad Analysis
Olympiakos has scored just six goals in the Champions League so far and will hope to do better. In that respect, there will be a lot of reliance on Mehdi Taremi. The Iranian has had a terrific season so far in the Greek league with 10 goal involvements.
However, he hasn’t been producing the same goodies at the continental level. In the Champions League, he only has two goal contributions. The match will, however, come too soon for Ayoub El Kaabi, who is away on international duty.
Leverkusen’s Robert Andrich is suspended for this game.
As for Leverkusen, Edmond Tapsoba is back from AFCON but will be out of this match as he is given time to rest. Exequiel Palacios is once again set to miss this one as he battles a recurring groin injury. This season, the Argentine has only played 15 minutes for the former German champions.
Upfront in attack, Leverkusen can bank on the evergreen Patrik Schick. One of the few remaining players after the summer departures, the Czech has 11 goal contributions this season. Two of them came in the Champions League; he will definitely be a favorite to score here.
Most goals and assists
Olympiacos
Bayer Leverkusen
A. El Kaabi
(2 Goals)
, 
G. Martins
(2 Goals)
A. Grimaldo
(3 Goals)
Chiquinho
(1 Assists)
, 
G. Strefezza
(1 Assists)
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A. El Kaabi
(1 Assists)
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S. Hezze
(1 Assists)
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M. Taremi
(1 Assists)
A. Grimaldo
(1 Assists)
Olympiacos and Bayer Leverkusen Stats in Champions League
Olympiacos - Bayer Leverkusen Key Points
- Olympiakos are winless at home in this competition.
- In 22 UEFA group/league stage matches, Leverkusen won 13 times.
- Olympiakos lost 12 of their last 13 encounters against Bundesliga teams.
- Leverkusen are unbeaten in their last three meetings with Greek sides, winning twice.
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Our Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction
There’s a lot of importance attached to this game by both sides, but all signs point to the German side dominating. Away from home in this competition this season, Bayer Leverkusen will come here with an overflow of confidence.
After stuttering form in the Bundesliga, the Germans come here looking to make the most of their break from league action. They have an impressive run against Greek sides as well. Olympiakos are coming off a cup elimination, and this will be another tough game. Our prediction for Olympiakos Piraeus v Bayer Leverkusen is that Bayer Leverkusen wins.
Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen - Other Interesting Predictions
over 2.5 goals.
These two sides’ Champions League matches have produced plenty of goals. Bayer Leverkusen’s six have had 22 goals, and Olympiakos have seen 19 scored in their encounters.
Across those games neither side did superbly in defence; Leverkusen conceding 12 and their hosts 13. We expect this game to follow a similar order, and our second prediction is for over 2.5 goals.
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Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen - FAQs
The Olympiakos v Bayer Leverkusen match will be played on Tuesday, 20th January.
The Olympiakos v Bayer Leverkusen match will be aired on Cosmote TV and AlterEgo in Greece. For German fans, the match will be televised on DAZN and Amazon Prime. Meanwhile, SportyTrader will have the live updates for this and other Champions League matches.
The Olympiakos v Bayer Leverkusen match will be staged at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus.
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