Bayer Leverkusen – Olympiacos Match Overview – 24.02.2026

After getting two goals advantage in Greece, Bayer Leverkusen hosts Olympiacos at the BayArena in a second leg clash from the Champions League playoffs. The German side is already “touching” the 1/8-finals, but they need to finish the job first. Let’s preview it in these Value bets analysis for soccer games.

Leverkusen did an excellent job in Piraeus in the first leg. Two quick goals from Patrik Schick in the second half secured a healthy two goals advantage for Die Werkself. Now Leverkusen have to finish their opponent, but they shall not take it for granted.

Olympiacos made their job here very complicated. The Greek team is still having a chance to progress – as their head coach Mendilibar said, but they are surely the underdogs.

Bayer Leverkusen News & Analysis

Leverkusen’s manager Kasper Hjulmand can be satisfied with the way his team performed against Olympiacos in the first leg. The defence did well while Patrik Schick was lethal upfront. Players like Maza, Palacios and Grimaldo had a very good match, too.

Now what’s expected of Bayer Leverkusen is to control the tempo in the second leg, not giving the Greeks any opportunities to strike. The performance of Exequiel Palacios and Aleix Garcia in midfield would be vital.

Patrik Schick is Leverkusen’s weapon in Europe this season as his goal ratio is very good – 4 goals in 7 matches played. The 30-years old Czech international is leading Die Werkself’s attack with some confidence.

Olympiacos News & Analysis

Olympiacos’ manager Jose Luis Mendilibar stated that his team is not “dead” yet, even after losing the first leg like this. The Spanish tactician will try to create a masterplan of neutralising Leverkusen’s advantage, but on German soil it’d be a complicated task.

Now some of Olympiacos’ best players have to step up, especially compared to the first game. Players like Martins, El Kaabi, Taremi and Podence need to show their best face. Meanwhile Chiquinho could return in the line-up after being benched for the first leg.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympiacos Betting Predictions

Bayer Leverkusen are close to the Champions League 1/8-finals, but job is not finished yet against Olympiacos.

Bayer Leverkusen to Progress;
Under 2.5 Goals;

Head-to-Head Matches

There are four matches played between Bayer Leverkusen and Olympiacos until now. The balance is even – both teams have two wins.

Betting Verdict

It’s difficult to imagine that Bayer Leverkusen will lose their two goals advantage against Olympiacos, especially at the BayArena at home. The Greek side will try to cause an upset here, but they are not in control. These are our Value bets analysis for soccer games.