Bayer - Olympiacos: betting tip (cf 3.50) and bets on the Champions League match

Current form

Bayer predictably finished in the top 24 at the league stage, taking 16th place with 12 points in the asset. It was difficult to get into the top 8 in the face of fierce competition. In the first meeting of the 1/16 finals in Greece, Leverkusen won 2-0 and created a comfortable handicap for themselves. The fate of the match was actually decided by Patrick Schick, who scored two goals in three minutes in the second 45 minutes. It should be noted that the pharmacists played convincingly in defense, allowing the opponent to land only one shot on target for the entire match.

In the Bundesliga, Bayer are not doing as well as in other tournaments. After 23 rounds, Kasper Uhlmann's team is only in sixth place, four points behind the top 4, but they have a game in reserve. After winning the Champions League, Pharmacists lost 0-1 to Union on the road. In many ways, that failure was due to the fact that it was necessary to carry out a significant rotation of the staff.

Bayer continues its successful performances in the German Cup. In this tournament, in the quarterfinals, they managed to beat St. Pauli 3-0 on their own field without any problems. It should be noted that Uhlmann's team currently has a winning home streak of four matches, taking into account all tournaments.

Disqualifications and injuries

Bayer has Flekken, Tella and Ben Segir on the injured list, while Bade is questionable.

Interesting betting trends

• In four of the last five matches, Bayer has not lost in the first half.
• In five of Bayer Leverkusen's previous six matches in the Champions League, at least one of the opponents did not score goals.
• The Pharmacists scored first in seven of the last nine home matches in the Champions League.

Approximate composition: Blasvich – Andrikh, Quansa, Tapsoba – Vasquez, Palacios, Garcia, Grimaldo – Maza, Poku – Chic.

Current form

Olympiacos was among the contenders for a place in the top 24 and not without problems, but still won a ticket to the 1/16 finals. The Greeks delivered a powerful finish to the overall stage, won the final three rounds and took 18th place with 11 points. In the penultimate round, they beat Bayer Leverkusen (2-0) on their own field, and in the key match they then defeated Ajax on the road with a score of 2:1.

In the first game of the 1/16 finals, Jose Luis Mendilibar's men could not find their way to the penalty area. The opponent had more possession of the ball, clearly used his chances. Olympiacos players scored only one shot on target during the entire match. Goalkeeper Tsolakis didn't help this time either, but it was largely due to his saves at the league stage that they managed to beat Bayer.

After the Champions League match, Olympiacos defeated Panetolikos 2-0 in their home Super League. In the standings, the red and white are in second place and only two points behind the AEK leader. It should be noted that throughout the season, the Mendilibar team successfully conducts away matches, and in all tournaments where it participates. At the moment, the Greeks have a 10-game unbeaten away streak.

Disqualifications and injuries

Olympiacos has no problems with the squad.

Interesting betting trends

• In five of Olympiacos' last six away matches in the Champions League, no more than three goals have been scored.
• Olympiacos has not lost in five of the previous seven matches in the Champions League.
• In two of Olympiacos' three previous matches, a 0-0 draw was recorded in the first half.

Approximate composition: Tsolakis – Rodinei, Retsos, Pirola, Ortega – Esse, Mouzakitis – Martins, Shikinho, Podense - El-Kaabi.