Olympiacos vs Bayer. Match Prediction and Betting Tips

On February 18, Olympiacos and Bayer Leverkusen will face off in the Champions League Round of 32 playoffs.

• Expert Predictions Analysis
• Olympiacos vs Bayer facts
• Odds
• Game Totals Prediction

Our Expert Predictions & Analysis on Olympiacos vs Bayer

Olympiacos

José Luis Mendilibar's side are making impressive progress this season, losing only once in 15 matches. In the final matchday of the Champions League main round, the Greeks secured a crucial 2-1 away victory over Ajax. Martins and Hesse scored for the visitors. Olympiacos finished 18th in the Champions League table with 11 points and a 10-14 goal difference. However, they dropped points domestically, drawing 1-1 with AEK Athens in the Greek Premier League.

Bayer

After a brief slump, Leverkusen managed to rebound from a four-game losing streak. In Europe, Kasper Hjulmann's men finished the main round strongly, crushing Villarreal 3-0 at home. Tillman (a brace) and Grimaldo scored for Leverkusen. Bayer finished 16th in the German Cup standings with 12 points and a goal difference of 13-14. Grimaldo leads the scoring race for Leverkusen, with four goals and an assist. Leverkusen also had a strong showing in the German Cup, beating St. Pauli 3-0 at home in the quarterfinals, and remains in contention for the trophy.

Olympiacos vs Bayer facts

• Olympiacos are unbeaten in 5 matches;
• Bayer have won 4 matches in a row;
• Olympiacos have kept a clean sheet in 10 of their last 13 matches;
• Total under 2.5 goals has played in 9 of Olympiacos' last 12 matches.

Odds from download 1xbet

Experts favor the Greeks. Olympiacos's win is priced at 2.25. A draw is priced at 3.20. A Bayer victory is priced at 2.95. Experts aren't sure what to expect from the teams in terms of scoring. 1xbet offer odds of 1.82 on "Total Under 2.5" and 1.81 on "Total Over 2.5." Install the 1xbet app and place a bet on the favorite!

Game Totals Prediction

Olympiacos is performing consistently and reliably; the team is experienced and knows how to play in the playoffs. Bayer Leverkusen are looking strong, and the club is hoping to advance far in Europe. Hjulmann's men will win this match, and the "pharmacists" will learn from their recent head-to-head defeat and could make a bid for a spot in the last 16 in Greece: Bayer wins – 2.95.