Lech vs Bayer prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on October 15, 2026
On October 15, 2026, Lech and Bayer will face each other in the second round of the Europa League league phase. The visitors will attempt to overcome their hosts.
Lech - Bayer team news and expert analysis
The Poznan club retained their league title in the spring and began the new season by winning the Super Cup. However, they have dropped points in the Ekstraklasa since then, even suffering a defeat to Gornik in Zabrze. They made up for it by thrashing Slask 4-1 in the most recent round.
Under Xabi Alonso, the Leverkusen side reached an unprecedented peak, but after the Spaniard's departure, they finished last season in sixth place. They have alternated between wins and slip-ups in the Bundesliga this term. In October, they won a thrilling away shootout against Mainz, 4-3.
The Poles began their European campaign in the Champions League and defeated Aarhus 4-1 away from home. But then they allowed the Danes to get their revenge! After dropping into the current European competition, they eliminated KI Klaksvik and Thun in qualifying over the summer. However, they had no answer to Crystal Palace, losing 0-4 in London. The Germans had no problems against Celje, beating them 2-0.
Previous matches: Lech - Bayer
This will be the first time the visitors travel from Germany to Poznan.
The Germans are clearly the stronger side. We are backing them to win (odds – 1.67).
Lech - Bayer: key statistics and trends
- Lech have failed to win in two consecutive Europa League matches
- Lech score an average of 2.33 goals and concede 0.89 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 67% of Lech matches, with an average total of 3.22 goals per game
- Bayer have won four of their last five matches
- Bayer score an average of 2.8 goals and concede 1.6 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 60% of Bayer matches, with an average total of 4.4 goals per game
Lech - Bayer: possible starting lineups
Lech play in a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Lis - Gurgul, Jegbe, Monka, Pereira - Rodriguez, Murawski - Palma, Sayyadmanesh, Volemark - Ishak
Bayer play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Flecken - Medina, Tapsoba, Bade, Vazquez - Garcia, Andrich - Tillman, Diaby, Terrier - Schick
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