Bayer Leverkusen and Villarreal face each other on Wednesday 01.28.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a UEFA Champions League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Bayer Leverkusen's home ground, the BayArena.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Villarreal, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Bayer Leverkusen vs Villarreal
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Bayer Leverkusen preview
Bayer Leverkusen heads into the match with the following record in the UEFA Champions League: in 7 matches, Leverkusen secured 2 victories, 3 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1.29 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Bayer Leverkusen's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 15 victories so far.
Bayer Leverkusen has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 54 goals, of which 10 were scored in the UEFA Champions League, resulting in an average of 1.43 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Patrik Schick, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Álex Grimaldo has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Bayer Leverkusen has conceded 14 goals in the UEFA Champions League (an average of 2 per game) and 41 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.46 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Villarreal preview
Villarreal comes into the game with 7 matches played so far in the UEFA Champions League. They have secured 0 victories, 1 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 0.14 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 14 wins, 4 draws, and 12 losses.
Villarreal Club de Fútbol's attack has been highly effective, scoring 50 goals during this period. Of that total, 5 were netted in the UEFA Champions League, with an average of 0.71 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.67.
Villarreal CF's offensive system is led by Alberto Moleiro, the team's top scorer this season. The spanish midfielder has found the back of the net 8 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Sergi Cardona. The defender has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 15 goals with an average of 2.14 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 39 goals in 30 matches, averaging 1.3 per match.
Head to head: Bayer Leverkusen vs Villarreal
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Bayer Leverkusen
Europe - UEFA Champions League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D W W L |
1.29 |
| Home | D L D |
0.67 |
| Away | L W W D |
1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.43 | 5 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 1.43 | 1.67 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 2 | 3.33 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 100% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 57% | 67% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.32 | 1.33 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.72 | 1.61 | 1.8 |
Villarreal
Europe - UEFA Champions League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L L L |
0.14 |
| Home | L L L D |
0.25 |
| Away | L L L |
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.86 | 3.5 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.71 | 1.25 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2.14 | 2.25 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 75% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 57% | 25% | 100% |
| 1st to Score | 57% | 50% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.75 | 1.32 |
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xGA
|
1.29 | 1.42 | 1.12 |
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