Bayer Leverkusen – Olympiakos: control it or survive? 
Germany hold the edge, but it’s far from over. After a 2-0 first-leg win in Greece, Leverkusen host Olympiakos on Tuesday with qualification within reach… and a clear trap: assuming it’s done. In Europe, second legs bite back, especially against a Greek side used to dramatic turnarounds.
Bayer Leverkusen: do the job 
Leverkusen are moving in the right direction, not gliding. Six wins in their last eight across all competitions, yet that irritating loss to Union Berlin at the weekend reminded everyone the machine can seize up. Sitting sixth in the Bundesliga means they have to watch over their shoulder as much as aim higher. The Champions League still matters — for results and for pride — especially after last season’s heavy exit to Bayern in the round of 16.
At home the signs are crystal: four straight wins and four clean sheets. The BayArena is turning back into a proper fortress where Leverkusen dictate tempo and force the pace. With a two-goal cushion they won’t need to overplay it. Still, stay switched on — concede early and the tie comes alive again.
Olympiakos: chasing a comeback 
Olympiakos have no real choice left. Beaten at home, they must score and take risks. They’ve already shown they can beat Leverkusen this season with a 2-0 league win, so the threat is real. The snag is current form: one win in four and, worse, three games without scoring. That’s a worrying dry spell heading into Europe.
Away from Piraeus though, the stats read differently: ten trips unbeaten since late October, seven wins among them. They’re sharper on the counter than when asked to dominate. If they score first, the pressure swings instantly.
Probable line-ups
Bayer Leverkusen : Blaswich ; Quansah, Andrich, Tapsoba ; Vazquez, Palacios, Garcia, Grimaldo ; Maza, Poku ; Schick
Olympiakos : Tzolakis ; Costinha, Retsos, Biancone, Ortega ; Hezze, Mouzakitis ; Martins, Taremi, Podence ; El Kaabi
Football Prediction Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympiakos
Bayer Leverkusen to win
Olympiakos have the experience and the tools to make this nervy, but Leverkusen’s first-leg cushion and home form should tip the balance. The Germans don’t need to sparkle, just control the match. Expect a tight, tidy affair. Barring a crazy turn of events, the tie should stay in Germany.
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