Copenhagen vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26

The hosts are yet to win a match against DFB Werkself.

FC København are all set to host Bayer Leverkusen in their matchweek 1 league phase fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. Parken is all set to witness the interesting clash between the two clubs.

The Danish Superliga side will be at home for their upcoming game, but despite that, the conditions are not going to be easy for them. The hosts are ready to take on the German heavyweights. They will have to come up with some interesting and unique strategies if FC København want to outplay their opponents.

Bayer Leverkusen will be gunning for a win in their opening UEFA Champions League game in the new season. A manager change proved to be fruitful for the Bundesliga side as Kasper Hjulmand led them to a win on his debut game. Even though they will be away from home, DFB Werkself will feel confident.

Kick-off:

• Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
• Stadium: Parken
• Date: Thursday, September 18
• Kick-off Time: 10:15 p.m. IST/ 04:45 p.m. GMT/ 12:45 p.m. ET/ 09:45 a.m. PT
• Referee: Əliyar Ağayev
• VAR: In use

Form:

FC København: D-D-W-W-L

Bayer Leverkusen: W-L-D-W

Players to Watch

Jordan Larsson (FC Copenhagen)

In eight appearances for FC København this season, the 28-year-old forward from Sweden has scored three goals and also has an assist to his name. Jordan Larsson is going to play an important role in the final third for the hosts.

Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen)

In his last four matches, Patrik Schick has scored four goals and has been one of the most consistent players for Bayer Leverkusen. He will be yeat again ready to lead his side in the attacking front and will be an important asset for his side in the attacking front.

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— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) September 15, 2025

Match Facts

• Bayer Leverkusen haven’t lost any of their matches against Copenhagen.
• DFB Werkself have secured two clean sheets in their last three matches against Copenhagen.
• The hosts have only secured one clean sheet in their last five matches.

FC København vs Bayer Leverkusen: Betting Tips and Odds

• Bayer Leverkusen to win
• Patrik Schick to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

FC København will be without the services of Magnus Mattsson and Jonathan Moalem as they are injured. Oliver Hojer might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Jonas Hofmann, Exequiel Palacios, Arthur and Martin Terrier will not be in action for Bayer Leverkusen as they are not fit enough.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 3

Copenhagen won: 0

Bayer Leverkusen won: 3

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Copenhagen predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Kotarski (GK); Huescas, Pereira, Hatzidiakos, López; Larsson, Lerager, Clem, Achouri; Moukoko, Elyounoussi

Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Flekken (GK); Quansah, Badé, Tapsoba; Vázquez, Andrich, Garcia, Grimaldo; Tella, Tillman; Schick

Match Prediction

These clubs are going to take on one another after a long time and are hence going to come up with an interesting fixture. Bayer Leverkusen are likely to secure a win against FC Copenhagen in their upcoming UCL clash.

Prediction: Copenhagen 0-4 Leverkusen

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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