Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction and 6/1 Bet Builder – Champions League

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Match Info

Fixture: Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen
Competition: UEFA Champions League – Play-Offs (First Leg)
Date: 18 February 2026
Kick-off: 20:00
Venue: Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium

Olympiakos vs Bayer Leverkusen Bet Builder

18 Feb 20:00 - Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League
18 Feb 20:00
Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League

Leverkusen Win or Draw

Double Chance
8/15

Reason for Tip

18 Feb 20:00 - Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League
18 Feb 20:00
Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League

BTTS - Yes

Both Teams To Score
7/10

Reason for Tip

18 Feb 20:00 - Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League
18 Feb 20:00
Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League

Over 8.5 Corners

Over 8.5 Corners
63/100

Reason for Tip

18 Feb 20:00 - Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League
18 Feb 20:00
Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League

Alejandro Grimaldo Garcia 1+ Shots

Player 1+ Shots
3/10

Reason for Tip

18 Feb 20:00 - Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League
18 Feb 20:00
Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League

Gelson Martins 2+ Shots

Player 2+ Shots
8/13

Reason for Tip

18 Feb 20:00 - Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League
18 Feb 20:00
Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League

Robert Andrich 1+ Fouls

Player 1+ Fouls
9/50

Reason for Tip

18 Feb 20:00 - Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League
18 Feb 20:00
Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League

Santiago Hezze 1+ Fouls

Player 1+ Fouls
6/25

Reason for Tip

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Form and Team Stats

Olympiacos

Olympiacos arrive at this first leg having surged into the knockout play-offs with three straight wins at the end of the league phase. That late momentum secured their first Champions League knockout appearance since 2013/14 and has reignited belief in Piraeus.

At home in Europe, they are traditionally strong. The Red-Whites have won six of their last seven European home legs, and they rarely concede freely on their own ground. Eleven of their last 14 matches overall have produced under 2.5 goals, while none of their last four home games saw both teams score.

Domestically, they have slipped slightly off the title pace in Greece, but European nights at the Karaiskakis Stadium remain a different proposition. A compact structure and disciplined midfield pairing of Hezze and Mouzakitis give them control in tight games, while Gelson Martins and Podence offer pace on transitions.

Bayer Leverkusen

Leverkusen finally appear to be finding rhythm. A 4-0 Bundesliga win at the weekend extended their recent run to five wins in six matches, and they travel to Greece with improved attacking fluency.

However, their historical Champions League knockout record is poor. They have won just two of their last 19 knockout games and struggle away from home in Europe, with seven wins across their last 42 UCL away fixtures.

That said, Leverkusen’s defensive discipline has improved. They conceded exactly once in four of their last five away games and rank among the sides committing the fewest fouls in this competition’s league phase. With Grimaldo’s attacking thrust from wing-back and Schick leading the line, they carry consistent threat.

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Head-to-Head History

Recent meetings between these sides heavily favour Olympiacos on Greek soil. Leverkusen have not won away to Greek opposition since 1993 (D2, L2), with both defeats in that sequence coming against Olympiacos.

The most recent encounter at this ground ended in a 2-0 victory for Olympiacos, underlining their comfort in this fixture when playing in Piraeus. Historically, Leverkusen have struggled in knockout environments, particularly away from home, and that trend aligns with their broader Champions League away record.

While overall meetings between the two clubs have been limited, the key pattern is clear: Olympiacos tend to raise their level at home in European competition, while Leverkusen’s away knockout record remains a concern.

From a betting perspective, that balance supports a cautious approach toward an outright away win, reinforcing the value in the Double Chance (Leverkusen or Draw) rather than backing Leverkusen outright.

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Predicted Lineups

Olympiacos (4-2-3-1):
Tzolakis; Rodinei, Biancone, Retsos, Ortega; Hezze, Mouzakitis; Martins, Chiquinho, Podence; Taremi

Bayer Leverkusen (3-4-2-1):
Blaswich; Quansah, Andrich, Bade; Arthur, Garcia, Fernandez, Grimaldo; Tillman, Poku; Schick

Olympiakos vs Bayer Leverkusen Bet Builder

18 Feb 20:00 - Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League
18 Feb 20:00
Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League

Leverkusen Win or Draw

Double Chance
8/15

Reason for Tip

18 Feb 20:00 - Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League
18 Feb 20:00
Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League

BTTS - Yes

Both Teams To Score
7/10

Reason for Tip

18 Feb 20:00 - Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League
18 Feb 20:00
Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League

Over 8.5 Corners

Over 8.5 Corners
63/100

Reason for Tip

18 Feb 20:00 - Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League
18 Feb 20:00
Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League

Alejandro Grimaldo Garcia 1+ Shots

Player 1+ Shots
3/10

Reason for Tip

18 Feb 20:00 - Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League
18 Feb 20:00
Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League

Gelson Martins 2+ Shots

Player 2+ Shots
8/13

Reason for Tip

18 Feb 20:00 - Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League
18 Feb 20:00
Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League

Robert Andrich 1+ Fouls

Player 1+ Fouls
9/50

Reason for Tip

18 Feb 20:00 - Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League
18 Feb 20:00
Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League

Santiago Hezze 1+ Fouls

Player 1+ Fouls
6/25

Reason for Tip

Tipman Bet Builder Tip (6/1)
  • Double Chance – Leverkusen or Draw

  • Both Teams To Score – Yes

  • Over 8.5 Corners

  • Álex Grimaldo 1+ Shot

  • Gelson Martins 2+ Shots

  • Robert Andrich 1+ Fouls

  • Santiago Hezze 1+ Fouls

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Prediction and Reasoning

This first leg should be tactically tight but competitive. Olympiacos will look to press early and use wide pace to unsettle Leverkusen’s back three. Martins, in particular, tends to open the scoring and should be active from the right flank.

Leverkusen’s improved form suggests they are capable of avoiding defeat, even if their historical record in Greece is concerning. Grimaldo’s attacking positioning makes him a strong candidate for at least one attempt on goal, especially from set plays or advanced wide areas.

Corners are likely given both teams’ wing play and crossing frequency. Fouls in midfield are also expected, with Andrich and Hezze central to breaking transitions.

Overall, a controlled but open contest looks likely. Leverkusen’s quality should be enough to avoid defeat, but Olympiacos have the tools to find the net at home.

Correct Score Prediction: Olympiacos 1-1 Bayer Leverkusen

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Olympiakos vs Bayer Leverkusen Bet Builder

18 Feb 20:00 - Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League
18 Feb 20:00
Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League

Leverkusen Win or Draw

Double Chance
8/15

Reason for Tip

18 Feb 20:00 - Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League
18 Feb 20:00
Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League

BTTS - Yes

Both Teams To Score
7/10

Reason for Tip

18 Feb 20:00 - Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League
18 Feb 20:00
Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League

Over 8.5 Corners

Over 8.5 Corners
63/100

Reason for Tip

18 Feb 20:00 - Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League
18 Feb 20:00
Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League

Alejandro Grimaldo Garcia 1+ Shots

Player 1+ Shots
3/10

Reason for Tip

18 Feb 20:00 - Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League
18 Feb 20:00
Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League

Gelson Martins 2+ Shots

Player 2+ Shots
8/13

Reason for Tip

18 Feb 20:00 - Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League
18 Feb 20:00
Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League

Robert Andrich 1+ Fouls

Player 1+ Fouls
9/50

Reason for Tip

18 Feb 20:00 - Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League
18 Feb 20:00
Olympiakos vs Leverkusen - Champions League

Santiago Hezze 1+ Fouls

Player 1+ Fouls
6/25

Reason for Tip

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