Bayer Leverkusen vs Celje Prediction | Europa League | 16/09
The encounter between Bayer Leverkusen and Celje is set to kick off at 20:00 on Wednesday, 16/09, at BayArena.
This Europa League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet
1st Half Under 1.5 Goals
Why we predict under 1.5 Goals in the first half
Our betting recommendation is First Half – Under 1.5 Goals for the Bayer Leverkusen vs Celje contest.
Both sides may prioritize defensive organization early on, resulting in limited action. One or fewer goals before halftime looks likely.
Key Betting Insights
Bayer Leverkusen
Scored 13 goals in their last 5 matches
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches
Conceded in 3 of their last 5 matches
Celje
Scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Lost 4 of their last 5 matches
1st Half Under 1.5 Goals: 10/11
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Bayer Leverkusen Preview
Bayer Leverkusen is yet to feature in the Europa League, so this fixture marks their first outing in the competition.
Looking at Bayer Leverkusen's performance across all competitions this year, the statistics are as follows:
Matches played: 54
Wins: 27
Draws: 13
Losses: 14
Goals Scored: 106 (Avg. 1.96)
Goals Conceded: 71 (Avg. 1.31)
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Bayer Leverkusen
Goals Scored:108
Goals Conceded:73
Average Goals Scored:1.96
Average Goals Conceded:1.33
Wins:27
Goal Difference:35
Date
Game
Result
16/09
Bayer Leverkusen
2 - 0
Celje
W
12/09
Augsburg
2 - 2
Bayer Leverkusen
D
05/09
Bayer Leverkusen
4 - 0
Union Berlin
W
29/08
Elversberg
3 - 2
Bayer Leverkusen
L
22/08
Wehen Wiesbaden
0 - 4
Bayer Leverkusen
W
Bayer Leverkusen to win the match: 1/20
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Celje Preview
On the other hand, Celje is yet to play a match in the Europa League, making this their first appearance in the competition.
Across all competitions this season, the team boasts the following performance:
Matches played: 65
Wins: 37
Draws: 13
Losses: 15
Goals Scored: 139 (Avg. 2.14)
Goals Conceded: 78 (Avg. 1.2)
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Celje
Goals Scored:140
Goals Conceded:80
Average Goals Scored:2.12
Average Goals Conceded:1.21
Wins:37
Goal Difference:60
Date
Game
Result
16/09
Bayer Leverkusen
2 - 0
Celje
L
12/09
Bravo
2 - 1
Celje
L
06/09
Celje
0 - 1
Koper
L
02/09
Aluminij
0 - 2
Celje
W
30/08
Brinje-Grosuplje
4 - 1
Celje
L
Celje to win the match: 25/1
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Statistical Insights for Bayer Leverkusen vs Celje
With at least one of the two sides yet to record a match in this competition, a like-for-like statistical comparison is not yet available for this fixture.
Recent form across all competitions still offers a useful reference point:
Key metrics
Team Form
Bayer Leverkusen
Europe - Europa League
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
D
W
L
W
D
1.6
Home
W
D
W
L
L
1.4
Away
D
L
W
L
W
1.4
Celje
Europe - Europa League
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
L
L
W
L
0.6
Home
L
L
W
W
D
1.4
Away
L
W
L
D
W
1.4
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Home Win
1/5
84.03%
Draw
11/1
8.33%
Away Win
33/1
2.94%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners, and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Bayer Leverkusen
13
last 5 matches
Celje
4
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Bayer Leverkusen scored +225% more goals than Celje in the last 5 matches.
Bayer Leverkusen and Celje goals scored count, last 5 matches
Augsburg
2
Union Berlin
4
Elversberg
2
Wehen Wiesbaden
4
Hamburger SV
1
0
Bayer Leverkusen
1
Bravo
0
Koper
2
Aluminij
1
Brinje-Grosuplje
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Bayer Leverkusen
6
last 5 matches
Celje
9
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Celje conceded +50% more goals than Bayer Leverkusen in the last 5 matches.
Bayer Leverkusen and Celje goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Augsburg
2
Union Berlin
0
Elversberg
3
Wehen Wiesbaden
0
Hamburger SV
1
2
Bayer Leverkusen
2
Bravo
1
Koper
0
Aluminij
4
Brinje-Grosuplje
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Dave Kuzio
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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