Leverkusen vs Olympiacos: Lineups, Team News and Prediction

Having secured a commanding first-leg victory on the road, Leverkusen return to the BayArena to host Olympiacos in the Champions League Round of 16 second leg on Tuesday, 24th February 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 UTC. The German side holds a significant two-goal advantage, positioning themselves firmly to advance to the next stage of Europe's premier club competition.

Leverkusen vs Olympiacos Form

Leverkusen come into this fixture having recently suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat away to Union Berlin in the Bundesliga. This result snapped a strong run of form that saw them secure a crucial 2-0 Champions League away victory against Olympiacos in the first leg, followed by a dominant 4-0 home win over St. Pauli in the Bundesliga. Their recent domestic form also includes a 1-1 draw against Borussia M.Gladbach, a 3-0 DFB-Pokal triumph over St. Pauli, and a 3-1 Bundesliga loss to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Olympiacos, on the other hand, enter this pivotal Champions League encounter following a 2-0 home victory against Panetolikos in the Super League. Prior to that, they suffered the 2-0 Champions League defeat at home to Leverkusen. Their recent run of results also includes a goalless draw away to Levadiakos, a 1-0 home loss to Panathinaikos, a convincing 3-0 away win against Asteras Tripolis, and a 1-1 draw with AEK Athens.

Leverkusen vs Olympiacos Head to Head

The most recent encounter between these two sides was the first leg of this very Champions League tie, where Leverkusen secured a dominant 2-0 away victory at Olympiacos. Looking at their overall history, these two clubs have met four times in the Champions League. Leverkusen and Olympiacos each boast two victories, with no draws recorded between them. Interestingly, Leverkusen have seen under 2.5 goals in their last three matches against Olympiacos in all competitions.

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Leverkusen vs Olympiacos Probable Lineups

Leverkusen (3-4-2-1):

• J. Blaswich (GK)
• J. Quansah (DC)
• R. Andrich (DC)
• E. Tapsoba (DC)
• A. Grimaldo (ML)
• A. García (MC)
• E. Palacios (MC)
• L. Vázquez (MR)
• I. Maza (AM)
• E. Poku (AM)
• P. Schick (FC)

Olympiacos (4-2-3-1):

• K. Tzolakis (GK)
• B. Onyemaechi (DL)
• L. Pirola (DC)
• A. Kalogeropoulos (DC)
• Costinha (DR)
• D. García (DM)
• L. Scipioni (DM)
• D. Nascimento (AML)
• Chiquinho (AMC)
• A. Luiz (AMR)
• M. Taremi (FC)

Leverkusen vs Olympiacos Team News

Leverkusen will be without Nathan Tella (foot) and Eliesse Ben Seghir (ankle) due to injury. Additionally, there is a doubt over the availability of Loïc Badé, which could see Robert Andrich drop into a deeper defensive role. The team's strategy will heavily rely on Aleix García's distribution to break pressure and release wing-backs, while Patrik Schick will be crucial in the attacking third, particularly given his impressive Champions League scoring record under his current manager. The numbers are certainly in the home side's favour, having progressed in almost all European ties after winning the first leg, especially with a two-goal advantage.

For Olympiacos, central defender L. Pirola is listed as doubtful. The visitors face a challenging task, as they have historically struggled away against German clubs, winning only one of their 11 such encounters. They have also lost every European tie where they were beaten by a two-goal margin in the first leg. Their approach is expected to be aggressive, aiming to apply high pressure early on. Striker Mehdi Taremi will be key as a reliable presence in the box and a link-up player to convert chances.

Leverkusen vs Olympiacos Match Facts

• Leverkusen have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Olympiacos in all competitions.

Prediction: Leverkusen 2-1 Olympiacos

Leverkusen return home with a significant two-goal cushion, a scenario they have historically managed with great success in European competitions. Their ability to control games and exploit opposition weaknesses, especially when teams are forced to chase the game, makes them strong favourites. Olympiacos will inevitably push forward with high-intensity pressure in a bid to overturn the deficit, but this aggressive approach could leave them vulnerable to Leverkusen's swift counter-attacks and precise passing, led by players like Aleix García. While the visitors will be desperate for an early goal to reignite the tie, Leverkusen's robust defence and clinical finishing, highlighted by Patrik Schick's form, are likely to see them through comfortably. Expect Olympiacos to score as they press for a comeback, but ultimately, the hosts should secure another victory.

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Given Leverkusen's predicted 2-1 victory and Olympiacos's need to attack aggressively, a bet on "Leverkusen to Win and Both Teams to Score" offers excellent value. Olympiacos will create chances as they chase the game, but Leverkusen's home advantage and tactical discipline should see them emerge victorious, with both sides finding the net.

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