Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympiacos Piraeus: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Bayer prepare to host Olympiakos on February 24, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00, this EUROPE: Champions League, Knockout Round Play-off fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Bayer, currently 3rd in the standings with 0 points from 0 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 1 win in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 0 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Olympiakos, sitting 13th with 0 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 0 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Bayer and Olympiakos have been competitive, with Olympiakos claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-0). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Olympiakos, Bayer recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Blaswich, Tapsoba, Andrich, Quansah, Grimaldo, Garcia, Palacios, Lucas Vazquez, Poku, Maza, Schick. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Olympiakos's last outing came against Bayer, where they secured a 0-2 defeat using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Tzolakis, Ortega, Pirola, Retsos, Rodinei, Hezze, Mouzakitis, Podence, Taremi, Martins, El Kaabi. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Bayer are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Bayer and Olympiakos are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Bayer's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Olympiakos's games average 1.8 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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