The Matchday 2 clash of the 2025/26 Champions League group stage between Bayer Leverkusen (Germany) and PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands) will take place on October 1 at the BayArena in Leverkusen. Bayer vs. PSV: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Bayer Leverkusen
Kasper Hjulmand's side was on the brink of defeat in their opening away match against Copenhagen, but they managed to equalize in stoppage time (2-2). However, this match marked Bayer's fourth in the last five Champions League games without a win (1 draw, 3 losses). Additionally, the club has conceded at least two goals in three consecutive matches in this European competition. In the overall standings, Leverkusen is in 17th place. Notably, Bayer has not lost to Dutch clubs in seven consecutive European matches (4 wins, 3 draws).
- The team has not lost in 6 of their last 8 home matches in the Champions League (5 wins, 1 draw).
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in the club's last nine home matches in this European competition.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 7 of Bayer's last 9 home games in the Champions League.
Predicted lineup for Bayer Leverkusen (3-4-3)
Mark Flekken – Loic Bade, Jarell Quansah, Edmond Tapsoba – Alex Grimaldo, Robert Andrich, Aleix Garcia, Lucas Vazquez – Malik Tillman, Kristian Koffan, Ernest Poku.
Midfielder Exequiel Palacios and forward Patrik Schick will miss the game due to injuries.
PSV Eindhoven
In the first round, Peter Bosz's side lost at home to Champions League debutants Union (1-3). As a result, PSV failed to win for the fourth time in their last five matches (1 draw, 3 losses). Additionally, the team extended their streak of conceding goals in this European competition to nine games. On the other hand, the Dutch side has scored in seven consecutive Champions League matches. The club is in 29th place in the overall standings. It's worth noting that in their last 20 away European matches against German clubs, PSV has only one victory (4 draws, 15 losses).
- The team has not won in 6 of their last 7 away matches in the Champions League (2 draws, 4 losses).
- The club has conceded at least two goals in 6 of their last 8 away matches in this European competition.
- Both opponents scored in 7 of PSV's last 9 away matches in the Champions League.
Predicted lineup for PSV Eindhoven (4-3-3)
Matej Kovar – Sergino Dest, Ryan Flamingo, Armando Obispo, Jarek Gasirowski – Jerdy Schouten, Joey Veerman, Ismael Saibari – Esmir Bajraktarevic, Ivan Perisic, Ricardo Pepi.
Defender Kylian Sildillia, as well as forwards Myron Boadu and Ruben van Bommel, are injured.
Referee
Glenn Nyberg (Sweden)
Matches – 15 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 57;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.8;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 20%.
Bayer Leverkusen vs. PSV Eindhoven: Match Prediction
Leverkusen has not been impressive at the start of this season, but on their home turf, the team is capable of delivering their best performance. I particularly expect strong defensive play from Bayer, as they have previously shown confidence in this aspect in the Champions League. In their last six home matches in this European competition, the Germans have kept a clean sheet five times and only conceded against Bayern Munich. Notably, during this period, they did not allow even teams like Inter and Milan to score.
PSV, even at home against a Champions League newcomer, failed to score more than one goal, and they often struggle to break down opponents' defenses on the road. In their last seven away matches in this European competition, the Dutch side has scored at least twice only twice, and in two matches, they did not score at all. Additionally, PSV has only scored once in their last three away matches against German clubs in the Champions League.
I believe Bayer will not allow their opponent to score more than one goal. My prediction: PSV Individual Total Under 1.5
