Europa League· League Stage - 1· BayArena
Bayer Leverkusen
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Bayer Leverkusen vs Celje Prediction & Betting Tips
Wednesday, 16 September 2026 · Kick-off
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More Bayer Leverkusen vs Celje tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Bayer Leverkusen +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 86% | 1.17 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Celje +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 82% | 1.22 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 74% | 1.36 | - |
| 1XBayer Leverkusen or Draw | 68% | 1.48 | - |
| X2Celje or Draw | 63% | 1.58 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 53% | 1.89 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 52% | 1.93 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 48% | 2.08 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 47% | 2.12 | - |
| 1Bayer Leverkusen to win | 37% | 2.72 | - |
| 2Celje to win | 32% | 3.09 | - |
| XDraw | 31% | 3.25 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 26% | 3.79 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Bayer Leverkusen -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 18% | 5.45 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Celje -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 14% | 6.92 | - |
Bayer Leverkusen vs Celje preview & analysis
Match preview
Bayer Leverkusen host Celje in the Europa League (League Stage - 1) at BayArena on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Bayer Leverkusen arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 3 matches, scoring 8 and conceding 5. Most recently they drew with FC Augsburg 2-2 away. They're 8th in the table with 3 points from 1 game. Celje arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 3 matches, scoring 3 and conceding 3. Most recently they lost to Bravo 1-2 away. They're 31st in the table with 0 points from 1 game.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Bayer Leverkusen narrow favourites: Bayer Leverkusen 37%, draw 31%, Celje 32%. We expect around 2.6 goals (1.4 - 1.2 in expected goals), with 48% for over 2.5 and 53% for both teams to score.
Recent form
Bayer Leverkusen- 12 SeptAFC Augsburg2-2
- 5 SeptHUnion Berlin4-0
- 29 AugASV Elversberg2-3
Celje- 12 SeptABravo1-2
- 6 SeptHKoper0-1
- 2 SeptAAluminij2-0
Europa League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
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| 1 |  Juventus | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 3 |
| 2 |  Crystal Palace | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 3 |
| 3 |  Sparta Praha | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 4 |  Beşiktaş | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 6 |  Ferencvarosi TC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 7 |  Benfica | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 8 | Bayer Leverkusen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 9 |  OFI | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 10 |  Bournemouth | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 29 |  1899 Hoffenheim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 30 |  AC Milan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 31 | Celje | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 32 |  Marseille | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 33 |  Ararat-Armenia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
Bayer Leverkusen vs Celje: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Bayer Leverkusen vs Celje?
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Bayer Leverkusen are favourites. Our model gives Bayer Leverkusen a 37% chance of winning, Celje 32%, and the draw 31%.
Will both teams score in Bayer Leverkusen vs Celje?
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We rate both teams to score at 53%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Bayer Leverkusen vs Celje kick off?
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Bayer Leverkusen vs Celje kicks off at 19:00 UTC on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at BayArena, Leverkusen.
