{"id":1434316,"date":"2026-02-23T12:08:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T12:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1434316"},"modified":"2026-02-24T09:00:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T09:00:08","slug":"match-preview-bayer-leverkusen-vs-olympiacos-24-02-26-champions-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-bayer-leverkusen-vs-olympiacos-24-02-26-champions-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympiacos: predictions, stats, tips &amp; odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Olympiakos Piraeus and Bayer Leverkusen meet in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/champions-league-tips\/\">Champions League<\/a> clash where both sides are looking for consistency, with only one point separating them in the standings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kick-off is set for 20:00 on Tuesday in Germany. With each team having claimed one win from their previous two head-to-heads, this encounter carries extra weight as both seek to revive their continental ambitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-bets-amp-predictions\">Best Bets &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Our Prediction<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Odds &amp; Bookmaker<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Confidence<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Why We&#8217;re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Bayer Leverkusen to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/en\/go\/betfair?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\">4\/5 @ Betfair<\/a><br>(55.6%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">We are backing Leverkusen to win due to their superior xG (13.35 vs 10.58), more shots on target per game (41 from 106 vs Olympiakos\u2019 34 from 119), and higher pass accuracy (87.5%). They also won 2-0 away in the last head-to-head.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/en\/go\/bet365?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\">4\/6 @ Bet365<\/a><br>(60.0%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">There could be value here as both teams average over 1.5 goals conceded per match, and their head-to-heads haven\u2019t lacked attacking intent. Leverkusen&#8217;s games see high shot volume, while Olympiakos have conceded 16 in 8 matches.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/midnite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Midnite Offer<\/a>: Bet \u00a310, get \u00a330 in free bets<\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>How to claim:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Open an account at Midnite using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/go\/midnite?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>this link<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<li>Deposit \u00a310 or more<\/li>\r\n<li>Place your first bet of \u00a310 or more (minimum odds of 1\/1)<\/li>\r\n<li>Receive \u00a330 in free bets, valid for 7 days on selected betse only.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/go\/midnite?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1422505 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2022\/04\/06121645\/image-148-1024x358.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2022\/04\/06121645\/image-148-1024x358.png 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2022\/04\/06121645\/image-148-300x105.png 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2022\/04\/06121645\/image-148-768x268.png 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2022\/04\/06121645\/image-148-400x140.png 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2022\/04\/06121645\/image-148-572x200.png 572w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2022\/04\/06121645\/image-148-172x60.png 172w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2022\/04\/06121645\/image-148-150x52.png 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2022\/04\/06121645\/image-148-40x14.png 40w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2022\/04\/06121645\/image-148.png 1499w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>18+ New customers only. 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The team\u2019s average of 43% shot accuracy, with 72 attempts inside the penalty area, plays into his strengths as a poacher.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Martin Terrier (Leverkusen):<\/strong> Known for his ability to create and convert chances, Terrier benefits from Leverkusen\u2019s high shot assist numbers (75 key passes).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ayoub El Kaabi (Olympiakos):<\/strong> Leads the line for Olympiakos and will be crucial if the Greek side are to take their chances. Olympiakos have created 14 big chances but missed 11, so El Kaabi\u2019s finishing will be vital.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Daniel Podence (Olympiakos):<\/strong> Podence\u2019s creativity is reflected in Olympiakos\u2019 91 shot assists, and he\u2019s central to their attacking moves, especially in transition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SquawkaBet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"114\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1024x114.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1415389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1024x114.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-300x33.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-768x86.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1536x171.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-400x45.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-600x67.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-538x60.jpg 538w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-150x17.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-40x4.jpg 40w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1.jpg 1792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Head-to-Head<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These sides have only met twice in recent years, each winning once. The most recent fixture saw Leverkusen win 2-0 away from home, suggesting they can handle the trip to Greece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"\" data-align=\"center\">Date<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Competition<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">18\/02\/26<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Olympiakos 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Europe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20\/01\/26<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Olympiakos 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Europe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With both teams level on wins in their recent meetings and separated by just a point in the standings, this match is set to be close. However, Bayer Leverkusen\u2019s superior ball retention, creative output, and recent away win in Greece give them a marginal edge. Will Olympiakos\u2019 home crowd lift them, or will Leverkusen\u2019s precision prove decisive once more? For punters seeking value, <a href=\"\/en\/go\/betfair?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\">4\/5 @ Betfair<\/a> (55.6%) for the away win looks a strong selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><small>Odds correct at the time of writing. 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