⚽ Olympiacos vs. Bayer Leverkusen Prediction, Parlay & Lineups: Today's UCL Playoff Preview
It's almost go time for Bayer Leverkusen and Olympiacos, and lineups are in as we ramp up for today's Champions League action. My Bayer Leverkusen vs. Olympiacos prediction focuses on the match total and a Patrik Schick player prop.
Today's match starts at 3 p.m. ET (Paramount+), and takes place at Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus, Greece. Olympiacaos is the betting favorite (+145), and the analysis below is part of our Champions League predictions.
⚽ Bayer Leverkusen vs. Olympiacos prediction
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Under 2.5 goals (-106) ⭐⭐⭐
These teams last met on Jan. 21, when Olympiacos won 2-0. Two of Olympiacos' previous three Champions League matches had two goals or fewer, while the Under cashed in the last three Leverkusen away matches in the competition.
Regarding the result, this match is a toss-up. One thing is for sure, though: Leverkusen will be much better defensively, and I expect a cagey, careful start from both teams, considering how much is on the line.
The visitors are at their best in a tight defensive block, waiting for prime counter-attacking opportunities. That's the game script I expect, resulting in a low-scoring draw.
Score prediction: Leverkusen 1, Olympiacos 1
💡 Leverkusen's struggles in Greece
Leverkusen have only won one of their five away games against Greek sides in Europe (4-1 versus Panathinaikos in October 1993), failing to win on each of their four trips there since the turn of the millennium (D2 L2), and failing to score in three of those games.
🙌 Best Bayer Leverkusen vs. Olympiacos goal-scorer pick
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Patrik Schick, Forward, Bayer Leverkusen (+175) ⭐⭐⭐
Schick scored a goal in two of the previous three away Champions League matches. The exclusion was against Olympiacos, when he played just 20 minutes. Things didn't go well for Leverkusen that night, which should guarantee Schick's place in the first 11.
The towering center forward has seven goals in 17 Bundesliga matches, including in the most recent against St. Pauli. I'd play this wager to +160. FanDuel offers the best odds of the best sports betting sites.
While he doesn't dig into any specific scorers, if goals are your thing our Andrew Reid's Club Brugge vs. Atletico Madrid parlay expects plenty to be scored.
💸 Same-Game Parlay:
Leg 1: Under 2.5 goals (-106)
Leg 2: Tie (+230)
Leg 3: Patrik Schick anytime goal (+175)
Parlay odds: +1664 via FanDuel ($166 profit on $10 bet)
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‼️ Confirmed Starting XI
Olympiacos: Tzolakis (GK) - Pirola - Retsos - Ortega - Rodinei - Taremi - Hezze - Mouzakitis - El Kaabi - Podence - Martins
Bayer Leverkusen: Blaswich (GK) - Andrich - Tapsoba - Quansah - Garcia - Palacios - Grimaldo - Vazquez - Schick - Poku - Maza
📈 Bayer Leverkusen vs. Olympiacos betting trends
| Bayer Leverkusen | Statistic | Olympiacos |
|---|---|---|
| 3W, 3D, 2L | Season record | 3W, 2D, 3L |
| WWDLW | Last 5 games | DLWWW |
| 3-0 W, Villarreal | Previous result | 2-1, W, Ajax |
🌤️ Bayer Leverkusen vs. Olympiacos weather
It will be about 52 degrees at kickoff with no chance of precipitation. However, winds will gust to 32 mph, which will slightly impact proceedings.
📺 How to watch Bayer Leverkusen vs. Olympiacos
- Date: Wednesday, Feb. 18
- Kickoff: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium (Piraeus, Greece)
- TV: Paramount+
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