Champions League Preview: Leverkusen Seeks Road Form Against Olympiakos B

ATHENS, Greece (Interstat) — A struggling Bayer Leverkusen side will look to halt a concerning slide in form when it visits Olympiakos SFP B in UEFA Champions League group stage play on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.

The German club, a traditional Bundesliga power, arrives in Greece under pressure after a run of poor domestic results. Leverkusen fell 1-0 to Hoffenheim on Saturday and was thrashed 4-1 by Stuttgart the week prior. Its form since late November has been inconsistent, with heavy losses to Borussia Dortmund (4-0) and Wolfsburg (3-1) punctuating occasional victories.

In contrast, the Olympiakos reserve side enters the continental fixture with momentum from a 1-0 home victory over Marko on Jan. 11. However, the Greek club’s season has also seen volatility, including recent losses to Panionios (4-1) and Kalamata (3-1). Their campaign features a notable 4-3 defeat to Real Madrid’s women’s side in a friendly last November.

This matchup presents a stark contrast in pedigree. Leverkusen, despite its current struggles, is a mainstay in Europe’s premier club competition. Olympiakos B, while representing a historic Greek club, provides a rare chance for its development squad players to test themselves against elite opposition on the Champions League stage.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, Leverkusen is projected for a narrow 2-1 victory. That forecast will hinge on the visitors rediscovering the form that saw them beat RB Leipzig twice in December, rather than the error-prone side that has conceded frequently in recent Bundesliga outings.

For Leverkusen manager (manager’s name not provided), the match is a critical opportunity to build confidence before a congested schedule. Following this trip, Leverkusen faces a quick turnaround with a Bundesliga home match against Werder Bremen on Jan. 24, followed by a Champions League showdown with Spain’s Villarreal on Jan. 28.

Olympiakos B, led by (manager’s name not provided), will aim to leverage its home-field advantage at the Karaiskakis Stadium. Its next assignment is another challenging European trip to face AFC Ajax on Jan. 28.

Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. local time (1900 GMT).