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Round
League Stage - 2
Venue
Stadion Miejski, Poznan
Referee
Milos Milanovic
Form

Recent form

Lech Poznan
60Average

Last 5 matches · 2W-2D-1L · +4 goal difference

Bayer Leverkusen
94Excellent

Last 5 matches · 5W-0D-0L · +10 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

Double Chance
Lech Poznan or Draw

BetGenius backs Lech Poznan or Draw (Double Chance) at 75% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.

75%
Confidence
Strong
Preview

Match preview

Lech Poznan have turned their home ground into a fortress, winning both matches at home with an impressive eight goals scored and none conceded. Their recent five‑game run shows a dominant 5‑0 home victory and a solid 2‑2 draw, though several key players – including A. Douglas, A. Gholizadeh and R. Murawski – are listed as unavailable for this tie.

Bayer Leverkusen arrive on a five‑match winning streak in all competitions, highlighted by a 4‑3 away win at Mainz and clean‑sheet victories at home against RB Leipzig and Union Berlin. Despite a long injury list, the side has maintained a perfect record in the Europa League so far, scoring two goals in their sole group appearance without conceding.

The encounter is a cup tie in the league stage, meaning both teams are eager to secure progression. Lech’s prolific home scoring (average four goals per game) meets Leverkusen’s solid defensive display, setting the stage for at least a point for the hosts and a likely goal‑rich contest.

Analysis

Key factors

  1. Lech Poznan unbeaten at home (2‑0‑0) with 8 goals scored and 0 conceded
  2. Lech’s home goals‑for average of 4.0 per game
  3. Leverkusen on a five‑match winning run, scoring 4‑3 away at Mainz
  4. Leverkusen have kept a clean sheet in their only Europa League appearance
  5. Both sides have several injuries, but Lech’s home advantage outweighs the absences
Availability

Team news

Lech Poznan

  • A. DouglasAnkle Injury
  • A. GholizadehKnee Injury
  • W. MonkaInjury
  • A. SayyadmaneshGroin Injury
  • R. GumnyInactive
  • J. MoutinhoInactive

Bayer Leverkusen

  • E. Ben SeghirMuscle Injury
  • G. DoueCalf Injury
  • C. KofaneMuscle Injury
  • M. TerrierMuscle Injury
  • M. CulbreathFoot Injury
  • K. EichhornIllness
Numbers

Statistical comparison

Lech Poznan at homeBayer Leverkusen away
6
Played
3
5-1-0
W-D-L
1-1-1
2.8
Scored /game
2.7
0.5
Conceded /game
2.7
50%
Clean sheets
—
17%
Failed to score
—
80%
BTTS (last 5)
40%
80%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
60%

Combined scoring rate: 5.5 goals per game (Lech Poznan at home plus Bayer Leverkusen away).

Table

Table context

#TeamPGDPts
1BenficaPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)3+89
2Bayer LeverkusenPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)3+89
3BournemouthPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)3+79
4Ferencvarosi TCPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)3+69
5Olympiakos PiraeusPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)3+39
29Celje3-51
30Hapoel Beer Sheva3-51
31Lillestrom3-71
32Lech Poznan3-81
33Plzen3-50
34Marseille3-50
35Celtic3-60
History

Head-to-head

0
Lech Poznan
0
Draws
1
Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen have won 1 of the last 1 meeting.

  • 2026-10-15Lech Poznan0-4Bayer Leverkusen
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Our record in UEFA Europa League

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Predictions

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Double Chance
Lech Poznan or Draw
75%
Confidence

Lech Poznan’s unbeaten home record and four‑goal per game average give them a strong chance to avoid defeat. Bayer Leverkusen have shown attacking intent but will be playing away from home, where they have yet to be tested in this competition. Combining Lech’s home potency with Leverkusen’s recent form points to a scenario where the hosts at minimum secure a draw, making the HOME_OR_DRAW double chance the most defensible option.

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Published October 13, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.