F.C. Copenhagen vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen Prediction 18 September 2025

Over the past decade, Copenhagen has firmly established itself as the dominant force in Danish football, regularly appearing in the Champions League and even reaching the knockout stages on several occasions. Recently, the Lions overcame Basel (1:1, 2:0) in the qualifiers, while their domestic form has been more mixed – drawing with Odense (1:1), thrashing Randers (5:1), but then suffering a narrow defeat to Brøndby (1:2).

Bayer, meanwhile, enters this campaign in a period of transition. The club unexpectedly parted ways with Erik ten Hag after just over a month in charge, and results have reflected the instability. The German vice-champions slipped to a disappointing 1:2 home defeat against Hoffenheim, were held to a 3:3 draw by Werder, but responded with a spirited 3:1 win over Eintracht.

Despite these ups and downs, Bayer still boasts the superior squad, with enough individual talent to turn the game in their favor. Prediction: at the very least, the visitors should avoid defeat.

Bayer to win with 0.0 Asian handicap 1.60