Bayer Leverkusen vs Villarreal Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Jan 2026

Champions League Betting Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs Villarreal

German Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen host Spanish La Liga team Villarreal at BayArena in the concluding round of the UCL league phase, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Wednesday 28 January.

The best betting angle could be backing Bayer Leverkusen and Villarreal to both score at least once, especially as odds of -156 are available when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection.

Bayer Leverkusen remain within touching distance of Champions League knockout qualification and need a positive result to stay in contention, while Villarreal arrive facing near-certain elimination after a difficult European campaign.

Leverkusen were winners in their last game, overcoming Werder Bremen by a 1-0 scoreline at BayArena in the Bundesliga. The Werkself managed four shots on target and had 49% possession, with Lucas Vazquez netting the winner in the 37th minute.

Villarreal were defeated in their previous game, being turned over 2-0 at home to Real Madrid in La Liga at Estadio de la Ceramica. Marcelino Garcia's team recorded one shot on goal and had 42% possession.

In their previous Champions League engagements, Leverkusen were away to Olympiacos and lost 2-0, while Villarreal hosted Ajax and lost 2-1.

Champions League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
16	Leverkusen	8	3	3	2	13	14	-1	13:14	12
35	Villarreal	8	0	1	7	5	18	-13	5:18	1

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4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 13.8 attempts. Leverkusen have had 57.5% possession, 580.6 passes and 6.8 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.4 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 12.7 attempts, while being awarded 4.1 corners.

Alejandro Grimaldo is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Patrik Schick and Martin Terrier each have 2. Ibrahim Maza is the top assists maker on 4, with goalkeepers Mark Flekken and Janis Blaswich managing 3 clean sheets between them.

Villarreal have won 4 and lost 6, with an average of 11.3 attempts, 4.0 shots on goal and 1.4 goals. El Submarino Amarillo average 39.7% possession, 331.7 passes, 3.9 corners in their favour and 5.3 corners against, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 4.5 shots on goal and 12.7 attempts.

The top scorers have been Alberto Moleiro with 4, Georges Mikautadze on 3 and Tani Oluwaseyi 2. Alfonso Pedraza and Ayoze Perez have had 2 assists in the previous 10 games, while Luiz Junior has one clean sheet to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Janis Blaswich (GK), Jarell Quansah, Robert Andrich, Loic Bade, Lucas Vazquez, Equi Fernandez, Aleix Garcia, Alejandro Grimaldo, Malik Tillman, Ibrahim Maza, Patrik Schick.

Villarreal confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Arnau Tenas (GK), Pau Navarro, Rafa Marin, Renato Veiga, Sergi Cardona, Tajon Buchanan, Santi Comesana, Thomas Partey, Alassane Diatta, Nicolas Pepe, Tani Oluwaseyi.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Villarreal Prediction & Betting Tips

This expert Bayer Leverkusen vs Villarreal betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, corners analysis, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

Bayer Leverkusen and Villarreal both look capable of finding the net and we’re really taken by the -156 available when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection. This means a nice potential return for this Champions League encounter.

We’re constantly keeping tabs on the Champions League team news. Along with the latest form, this helps us get the value every time. Our football experts are able to take a stats-led approach, with the key numbers providing a guide.

Key Bayer Leverkusen vs Villarreal Champions League & league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Leverkusen games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Villarreal games.

The best football betting sites make it a 61% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -156 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Leverkusen 2 - 1 Villarreal

Leverkusen are available at +650 to win by a 2-1 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ibrahim Maza Over 1.5 Shots -167

Ibrahim Maza (Leverkusen) has totalled over 1.5 shots in six consecutive games on home soil. We’re expecting him to produce a high level of performance and cover the Player Shots line, with odds of -167 on offer.

Latest Ibrahim Maza Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-156

Shots

Over 1.5

-152

Under 1.5

-

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Christian Michel Kofane to Score +150

Christian Michel Kofane (Leverkusen) has racked up three goals in his past seven home games. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +150 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Christian Michel Kofane Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+160

First

+400

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

+145

Shots

Over 2.5

-139

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Villarreal Under 3.5 Corners -139

Villarreal have had under 3.5 corners in six straight away matches, while Bayer Leverkusen have had an average of 3.00 corners against them in their previous 5 games. We’re expecting Villarreal to fall short of the mark, with odds of -139 on offer when it comes to this Team Corners selection.

Champions League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Leverkusen

Total

10.90 6.80 4.10

Home

10.00 6.40 3.60

Away

10.10 4.00 6.10

Villarreal

Total

9.20 3.90 5.30

Home

9.10 4.20 4.90

Away

6.70 2.50 4.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-118

Under 9.5

-119

Leverkusen Corners

Over 5.5

-133

Under 5.5

-106

Villarreal Corners

Over 3.5

-106

Under 3.5

-133

Most Corners

1

-263

X

+750

2

+245

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Bayer Leverkusen vs Villarreal Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 60% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Bayer Leverkusen are favourites to prosper in this Champions League encounter and they’re available at -147 with the bookies. Villarreal are the underdogs at +350 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

There’s -118 when it comes to Leverkusen -0.75 on the Asian Handicap. That means a 2+ goal margin of victory over Villarreal lands a full return. If they win by one, we win with half stake and get the rest refunded.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -185.

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Full-Time Result

1

-147

X

+310

2

+350

Half-Time Result

1

+116

X

+150

2

+350

Double Chance

1X

-526

12

-455

X2

+112

Draw No Bet

1

-357

2

+225

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-118

2 Hcp +0.75

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+145

Over 2.5

-182

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-185

No

+140

Patrik Schick is available at +115 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of +350 to find the net first.

Patrik Schick (Leverkusen)

First

+115

Anytime

+350

Christian Michel Kofane (Leverkusen)

First

+160

Anytime

+400

Malik Tillman (Leverkusen)

First

+250

Anytime

+750

Ernest Poku (Leverkusen)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Georges Mikautadze (Villarreal)

First

+270

Anytime

+750

Álex Grimaldo (Leverkusen)

First

+270

Anytime

+800

Jonas Hofmann (Leverkusen)

First

+270

Anytime

+850

Ayoze Pérez (Villarreal)

First

+280

Anytime

+800

Ibrahim Maza (Leverkusen)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Gerard Moreno (Villarreal)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Eliesse Ben Seghir (Leverkusen)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

Alberto Moleiro (Villarreal)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

Nicolas Pepe (Villarreal)

First

+340

Anytime

+1000

Tani Oluwaseyi (Villarreal)

First

+350

Anytime

+1000

Aleix Garcia (Leverkusen)

First

+380

Anytime

+1100

Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Robert Andrich (Leverkusen)

First

+525

Anytime

+1500

Exequiel Palacios (Leverkusen)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Santi Comesaña (Villarreal)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Pape Gueye (Villarreal)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Arthur de Matos Soares (Leverkusen)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Edmond Tapsoba (Leverkusen)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Ezequiel Fernández (Leverkusen)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Jarell Quansah (Leverkusen)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Jeanuël Belocian (Leverkusen)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Loïc Badé (Leverkusen)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Lucas Vázquez (Leverkusen)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Christian Michel Kofane (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

+145

Malik Tillman (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-125

Ernest Poku (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-141

Jonas Hofmann (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-139

Álex Grimaldo (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-147

Patrik Schick (Leverkusen)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-159

Ibrahim Maza (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-156

Georges Mikautadze (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-200

Ayoze Pérez (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-200

Gerard Moreno (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-238

Aleix Garcia (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-238

Nicolas Pepe (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-263

Tani Oluwaseyi (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-294

Alberto Moleiro (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-333

Robert Andrich (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-370

Exequiel Palacios (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-385

Arthur de Matos Soares (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-476

Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

Edmond Tapsoba (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-588

Santi Comesaña (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-667

Pape Gueye (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-667

Jeanuël Belocian (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-714

Ezequiel Fernández (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-714

Jarell Quansah (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Loïc Badé (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Lucas Vázquez (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-909

Patrik Schick (Leverkusen)

Over 3.5

-143

Under 3.5

-

Christian Michel Kofane (Leverkusen)

Over 2.5

-139

Under 2.5

-

Gerard Moreno (Villarreal)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Pape Gueye (Villarreal)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Aleix Garcia (Leverkusen)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Nicolas Pepe (Villarreal)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

Alberto Moleiro (Villarreal)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Eliesse Ben Seghir (Leverkusen)

Over 1.5

+117

Under 1.5

-

Tani Oluwaseyi (Villarreal)

Over 1.5

-123

Under 1.5

-

Ibrahim Maza (Leverkusen)

Over 1.5

-152

Under 1.5

-

Jonas Hofmann (Leverkusen)

Over 1.5

-139

Under 1.5

-

Álex Grimaldo (Leverkusen)

Over 1.5

-139

Under 1.5

-

Georges Mikautadze (Villarreal)

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

-

Ernest Poku (Leverkusen)

Over 1.5

-139

Under 1.5

-

Ayoze Pérez (Villarreal)

Over 1.5

-119

Under 1.5

-

Malik Tillman (Leverkusen)

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

Edmond Tapsoba (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Jeanuël Belocian (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-

Jarell Quansah (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-

Ezequiel Fernández (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-

Exequiel Palacios (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Arthur de Matos Soares (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

-123

Under 0.5

-

Santi Comesaña (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

Robert Andrich (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Loïc Badé (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-

Latest Champions League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Bayer Leverkusen Stats

Villarreal Stats

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 6.80 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.40 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 5.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 2.50 corners awarded and 4.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 57.50% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 57.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 39.70% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 38.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 1 of the last 10 away matches

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