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Last 5 matches · 5W-0D-0L · +10 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 1W-2D-2L · -4 goal difference
BetGenius backs Bayer Leverkusen to win (Match Winner) at 82% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Bayer Leverkusen host Celje in their opening UEFA Europa League fixture. The hosts enter this European clash having produced significant attacking output in recent matches, highlighted by a commanding 4-0 victory over Union Berlin and a 4-0 win against SV Wehen.
In contrast, Celje have experienced a difficult run of form leading into this fixture. The visiting side has suffered defeats in four of their last five matches across all competitions, falling short against Bravo, Koper, Brinje-Grosuplje, and Slovan Bratislava while conceding nine goals across that stretch.
Despite Bayer Leverkusen dealing with several absences such as V. Boniface, N. Tella, and E. Ben Seghir, their squad depth and recent return of 13 goals in five matches provide strong attacking momentum against a Celje side struggling for results on the road.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BenficaPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals) | 3 | +8 | 9 |
| 2 | Bayer LeverkusenPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals) | 3 | +8 | 9 |
| 3 | BournemouthPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals) | 3 | +7 | 9 |
| 4 | Ferencvarosi TCPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals) | 3 | +6 | 9 |
| 5 | Olympiakos PiraeusPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals) | 3 | +3 | 9 |
| 26 | OFI | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 27 | Jagiellonia | 3 | -2 | 3 |
| 28 | Torreense | 3 | -3 | 3 |
| 29 | Celje | 3 | -5 | 1 |
| 30 | Hapoel Beer Sheva | 3 | -5 | 1 |
| 31 | Lillestrom | 3 | -7 | 1 |
| 32 | Lech Poznan | 3 | -8 | 1 |
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Bayer Leverkusen bring superior attacking output into this fixture, having scored 13 goals across their last five matches, including four-goal hauls against Union Berlin and SV Wehen. Celje enter on poor form with four losses from their last five outings, conceding nine times over that period. With Celje missing the suspended A. Kotnik and injured J. Pisek, Bayer Leverkusen hold a significant advantage on home soil.
Published September 14, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
