Copenhagen vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction: the Field Factor Doesn't Make Difference

Copenhagen vs Bayer Leverkusen: Prediction for the Match on September 18, 2025

As part of the first round of the 2025/2026 Champions League, Copenhagen will host Bayer Leverkusen at their home stadium. The game is scheduled to start on September 18 at 7:45 pm. The bookmakers are favoring the German team, believing that they will be more likely to win the upcoming match. Telecomasia has provided a free prediction for the Copenhagen - Bayer match, along with important statistical information.

Copenhagen: form and statistics

Copenhagen has played six matches in the 2025/26 Champions League qualifying stage, winning four and drawing two. The team eliminated Drita, Malmö, and Basel from the qualification draw, with five of the six games being played on grass fields. In the domestic league, Copenhagen has scored 16 points from eight games, with a +5=+1-2 record and a goal difference of 19-10. This performance has allowed the team to finish second in the standings, one point behind leaders Aarhus. At home, Copenhagen has earned 4 points from three games, with +1=+1-1 and a goal differential of 5-4.

Bayer Leverkusen: form and statistics

Bayer started the season with a convincing victory in the German Cup. However, before the break in the championship, they suffered a 1-2 home loss against Hoffenheim and a 3-3 draw away from Werder. After the international break, Bayer confidently defeated the formidable Eintracht 3-1 at home. In that match, Grimaldo scored a brace and Schick added a goal. The team played in a 1-3-4-2 formation, with Schick operating on the wing. Grimaldo, who scored the two goals, was named the player of the game. Overall, it was a well-deserved win for Bayer. According to xG statistics, they created 2.12 expected goals, taking 18 shots towards goal and hitting eight targets.

Copenhagen vs Bayer Leverkusen: head to head statistics

In total, the teams have met three times, with Bayer winning twice and losing once. The goal difference is 2-8 in Bayer's favor. There was one match on the Danish field, where Bayer won 100%, with 100% wins and 0% ties.

Copenhagen vs Bayer Leverkusen: Bookmakers' odds for the match

1xbet estimates Copenhagen's victory at 3.25 odds (30% chance). They suggest betting on a Bayer victory with 2.21 odds (45% chance). Based on the odds, approximately 3 goals are expected in the game. For over 2.5 total goals, you can place a bet with 1.77 odds, and for under 2.5, 2.03 odds are offered. 

Copenhagen vs Bayer Leverkusen Match Prediction 18 September 2025

We believe that a lot depends on the performance of the guests in this match. While we respect the Danes' efforts, the Germans simply have a higher level of skill compared to their counterparts, and it seems unlikely that the home team will be able to overcome the existing differences. Bayer started the season with a poor performance, but the break clearly benefited Apothecaries, leading to a confident and deserved victory over strong Eintracht. Additionally, do not forget that Copenhagen has historically been a difficult opponent for Bayer, as the statistics from personal meetings show that the Apothecaries have won 100% of league matches against the Lions. As a result, we are rooting for the guests, and our initial bet is on W2. Regarding the overall performance of the Germans, they are currently on a high, so we expect them to continue this trend in their upcoming matches against Leverkusen.

Our main prediction: W2 for a coefficient of 2.20 in the 1xbet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: W2&TO 2.5 for a coefficient 3.26 in the betway bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Correct Score 1:2 for a coefficient 12.00 in the bet365 bookmaker.