Champions League
2026-01-20 - Olympiakos vs Bayer Leverkusen
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; UEFA Champions League: 07th Round
Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium – Piraeus, Athens
Tuesday, 20th January 2026 - kickoff 21:00 CET
Olympiakos
Olympiakos find themselves near the bottom of the Champions League group, having earned just one win in six matches so far, a narrow 0-1 victory over Kairat Almaty. With two games remaining, their chances of progressing to the knockout stages are slim, and even final two victories against Bayer Leverkusen and Ajax may not be enough.
Domestically, however, Olympiakos are in better form. They sit third in the Greek Super League, just a couple of points off the top, and come into this game unbeaten in their last six league outings.
Despite their poor European record, this shows they still have quality and confidence at home. The club is also chasing back-to-back Champions League wins for the first time since their 2015/16 campaign.
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen arrive in Athens having struggled for form recently, losing four of their last six games, including a 1-0 defeat to TSG Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga.
Injuries continue to affect the squad, but in Europe, Bayer Leverkusen remain in a strong position. They have lost only once in six group-stage matches, falling to PSG, and are unbeaten in their last three Champions League games, with two wins and a 2-2 draw against Newcastle last time out.
A win here would likely secure Bayer Leverkusen’s progression to the knockout stage ahead of their final group match against Villarreal, making this a crucial fixture.
Bayer Leverkusen have been efficient in front of goal in Europe, scoring first in four of their last five group-stage matches, with Alejandro Grimaldo contributing in the last two.
The Betting Verdict
Olympiakos struggle historically against German clubs, going 1-12 in their last 13 encounters, with their only win coming against Borussia Dortmund in 2011.
Bayer Leverkusen, by contrast, are unbeaten in three games against Greek opposition, having kept clean sheets in all three.
With Bayer Leverkusen’s strong European record, the German side looks likely to take points at excellent odds and continue their push to the knockout stages.
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The Pick :
Olympiakos 1-2 Bayer Leverkusen
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Bayer Leverkusen to win at odds of 2.75 at BetFred
