Bayer Leverkusen and Villarreal face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League season. The game takes place at BayArena on Wednesday, 28/01/2026, at 20:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Bayer Leverkusen vs Villarreal, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

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๐Ÿ‘‰ Our prediction is: Bayer Leverkusen to win

Bayer Leverkusen vs Villarreal has all the makings of a competitive battle between two sides that are both eyeing an important win. But we are ever so slightly leaning toward Bayer Leverkusen to win on the 1X2 market.

Bayer Leverkusen will enjoy home advantage, which they have capitalised on with their strong form at home. They remain good value to win with their odds, and we expect them to pay out those odds with all three points at home.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

We strongly suggest taking the total to go over 2.5 goals in this matchup between Bayer Leverkusen and Villarreal.

With the high quality of attacking talent on display coupled with the questionable defence of both teams, this bet has a great chance of hitting.

Bayer Leverkusen preview

Bayer Leverkusen comes into the match having played 7 games in the UEFA Champions League so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.29 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 15 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses.

Bayer Leverkusen's attack has scored 54 goals during this period. Out of this total, 10 goals were scored in the UEFA Champions League, averaging 1.43 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.93.

The offense system of Bayer Leverkusen is led by Patrik Schick as the top scorer of the season. The czech forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, รlex Grimaldo, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 14 goals with an average of 2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 41 goals conceded in 28 matches, resulting in an average of 1.46.

Villarreal preview

On the other hand, Villarreal comes into the match having played 7 games in the UEFA Champions League so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 0.14 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 4 draws, and 12 losses.

Villarreal's attack has scored 50 goals during this period. Out of this total, 5 goals were scored in the UEFA Champions League, averaging 0.71 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.67.

The offense system of Villarreal is led by Alberto Moleiro as the top scorer of the season. The spanish midfielder has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Sergi Cardona, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 15 goals with an average of 2.14 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 39 goals conceded in 30 matches, resulting in an average of 1.3.

Head to head: Bayer Leverkusen vs Villarreal

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Home Team

Bayer Leverkusen Team Logo

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 D

1.75

Away Team

Villarreal Team Logo

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 L

0

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Published on 25 January 2026, at 20:31 Last updated on 25 January 2026, at 20:31
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