Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League
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by Kennedy Kechula | in Champions League Predictions
Olympiacos are set to face Bayer Leverkusen in the two teams’ UEFA Champions League round of 16 playoff first-leg tie on Wednesday. The Greek side looks to take advantage, playing at home. This encounter will mark the second meeting between these two in the UCL this season. Read on to find our prediction of the game.
Olympiacos won the first encounter during the league phase at home 2-0 on their way to finishing 18th. Now Olympiacos have three straight wins ahead of this game, and that Matchday 7 encounter with Leverkusen is among them. The Greek side is playing in the UCL knockout stage for the first time in 12 seasons.
The German side was unbeaten in three matches against Greek opposition until they met Olympiacos. The former Bundesliga champions are in the knockout phase for the second straight time and ninth overall. They will hope to carry the advantage home for the return leg next week.
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Olympiacos v Bayer Leverkusen Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.5 | 3.35 | 2.9 |
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2.39 | 3.28 | 3.02 |
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2.51 | 3.24 | 2.9 |
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2.38 | 3.4 | 3 |
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2.42 | 3.3 | 3 |
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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: BTTS.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 18/02/2026 between Olympiacos and Bayer Leverkusen in Champions League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 49.3% for a win of Olympiacos against Bayer Leverkusen with odds of 2.58 at 888Starz.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen is 19.17% with odds of 3.45 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 31.53% chance ⭐ for a win of Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympiacos with odds of 3.03 at 888Starz.
Olympiacos - Bayer Leverkusen Prediction and Best Odds:
| Olympiacos Bayer Leverkusen Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Olympiacos wins | 49.3% | 2.58 at 888Starz |
| Under 2.5 | 67.29% | 1.95 at Tonybet |
| Both Team To Score: No | 72.92% | |
| Half-time / Full-time : Olympiacos/Olympiacos | 21.1% | 4 at LSbet |
Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen Form
Olympiacos and Bayer Leverkusen Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Feb 2026 - Superleague
8 Feb 2026 - Superleague
4 Feb 2026 - Superleague
1 Feb 2026 - Superleague
28 Jan 2026 - Champions League
24 Jan 2026 - Superleague
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Feb 2026 - Superleague
24 Jan 2026 - Superleague
20 Jan 2026 - Champions League
14 Jan 2026 - Greece Cup
3 Jan 2026 - Super Cup
20 Dec 2025 - Superleague
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Feb 2026 - Superleague
4 Feb 2026 - Superleague
1 Feb 2026 - Superleague
28 Jan 2026 - Champions League
10 Jan 2026 - Superleague
14 Dec 2025 - Superleague
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Feb 2026 - Bundesliga
7 Feb 2026 - Bundesliga
3 Feb 2026 - DFB Pokal
31 Jan 2026 - Bundesliga
28 Jan 2026 - Champions League
24 Jan 2026 - Bundesliga
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Feb 2026 - Bundesliga
3 Feb 2026 - DFB Pokal
28 Jan 2026 - Champions League
24 Jan 2026 - Bundesliga
10 Jan 2026 - Bundesliga
13 Dec 2025 - Bundesliga
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Feb 2026 - Bundesliga
31 Jan 2026 - Bundesliga
20 Jan 2026 - Champions League
17 Jan 2026 - Bundesliga
20 Dec 2025 - Bundesliga
6 Dec 2025 - Bundesliga
Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Olympiacos - Bayer Leverkusen: Form Analysis
Olympiacos struggled during the league phase, managing just three victories in eight outings. The Greek giants finished in the playoff places with 11 points, all thanks to a second-half resurgence. Jose Luis Mendilibar’s men won their final three games against Almaty, Leverkusen, and Ajax.
They conceded just once in this run and scored five times, with only the Leverkusen game being played at home. Olympiacos, who are seeking to qualify for the round of 16 for the first time since 2013/14, are witnessing a dip in form. Thrylos have won just one of their last four matches. They’ve failed to score in their last two outings, losing to Panathinaikos and drawing with Levadiakos in the domestic league.
Leverkusen lost once in the last five UCL matches.
Leverkusen arrive in Piraeus in splendid form and will be confident of drawing first blood in this tie. The German heavyweights haven’t lost any of their last six matches, failing to win just once in that run. Kasper Hjulmand’s men have scored 15 goals in this run and are coming off a 4-0 thumping of St. Pauli in the Bundesliga.
Die Werkself are looking to make the round of 16 for the second successive season. They finished the league phase in 16th place with 12 points. Wins were elusive during that stage, as they also claimed three wins from eight games. Leverkusen avoided elimination on the final matchday thanks to a 3-0 win at home against Villarreal.
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Olympiacos against Bayer Leverkusen Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 3 - 4 - 3
Substitutes
N. Botis
A. Paschalakis
DefenderG. Biancone
Costinha
A. Kalogeropoulos
MidfielderD. Nascimento
O. Bruno
L. Scipioni
D. Garcia
Chiquinho
Clayton
Andre luiz
N. Lomb
J. Omlin
DefenderL. Bade
Arthur
T. Oermann
MidfielderM. Tillman
E. Fernandez
A. Tape
J. Hofmann
ForwardC. Kofane
M. Culbreath
M. Terrier
Missing players
M. Flekken
ForwardN. Tella
E. Ben Seghir
Olympiacos & Bayer Leverkusen Squad Analysis
Experienced Iranian forward Mehdi Taremi is a doubt for Olympiacos. He wasn’t in action for the team over the weekend and may not get the chance to add to his four-goal involvement. Portuguese winger Gelson Martins is Olympiacos’ leading scorer in Europe with three goals.
It will be interesting to see how the hosts use him in Taremi’s expected absence. Another option in attack that the hosts have is Moroccan Ayoub El Kaabi, who has netted twice in the UCL.
Leverkusen’s Grimaldo has 18 goal contributions this season.
Surprisingly, for Leverkusen, it is defender Alejandro Grimaldo who has been their go-to source for goals in the UCL. The Spaniard has netted four times in eight Champions League games but has generally had a great season.
Target man Patrik Schick has netted twice in the competition, the same as Malik Tillman and Alex Garcia. Mark Flekken, Issa Traore, and Nathan Tella will miss this match with injuries, while Naba Mensah is suspended.
Most goals and assists
Olympiacos
Bayer Leverkusen
G. Martins
(3 Goals)
A. Grimaldo
(4 Goals)
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P. Schick
(4 Goals)
Chiquinho
(2 Assists)
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M. Taremi
(2 Assists)
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Rodinei
(2 Assists)
A. Grimaldo
(3 Assists)
Olympiacos - Bayer Leverkusen Key Points
- Leverkusen have scored 15 goals in their last six matches.
- Leverkusen haven't kept an away clean sheet in two months.
- Each of these teams conceded 14 times in eight UCL outings.
- Olympiacos have netted five goals in their last three UCL games.
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Our Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction
Our prediction for Olympiacos v Bayer Leverkusen is BTTS. Though they have shot blanks in their last two matches, Olympiacos are a strong attacking side, especially when competing at home. On the other hand, Leverkusen have been in red-hot form recently, and key to their success have been their fluid attack line.
They have scored three or more goals four times in their last five games. As both teams will be looking to take an advantage going into the second leg, the possibility of seeing both teams score is high.
Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen Alternative Predictions
Bayer Leverkusen to win.
In our second prediction, we will be backing Leverkusen to win. Bayer arrive for this clash in splendid form. They haven’t lost in six outings and have won five times. Though they lost in their last visit to Piraeus, the Germans look set for a win, especially going by how inconsistent Olympiacos have been.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Olympiacos Bayer Leverkusen
| Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Olympiacos wins | 4.21 | 2.58 | -38.7% |
| Draw | 3.38 | 3.45 | +2.1% |
| Bayer Leverkusen wins | 2.08 | 3.03 | +45.7% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Olympiacos is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 38.7% since opening
- The probability of this result was 23.8% and is now 38.8% (15.0%)
Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen - FAQs
This match will be played on Wednesday, 18 February.
This match will be played at Olympiacos’ Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus, Greece.
Fans in Germany can tune in to DAZN and Amazon Prime. If watching from Greece, Cosmote TV and Alter Ego have you sorted. There is more, though; on SportyTrader there will be detailed updates for this and the other Champions League games this week.
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