Lech Poznań vs Bayer Leverkusen: Europa League Preview, Team News and Prediction

Lech Poznań are next to bottom and Bayer Leverkusen are in the top eight when the two meet at the Enea Stadion on Thursday 15 October. The Polish champions need a first point, while Leverkusen come in unbeaten and want a second straight win. Follow Lech Poznań vs Bayer Leverkusen live on Score808 for the score, lineups and stats.

Lech Poznań vs Bayer Leverkusen: Kick-Off Time and Venue

• Competition: UEFA Europa League 2026/27, league phase, Matchday 2
• Date: Thursday, 15 October 2026
• Kick-off: 19:45 Kenya time (EAT), 18:45 CEST, 17:45 BST, 16:45 UTC
• Venue: Enea Stadion (Stadion Miejski), Poznań, Poland

Where Both Teams Stand

Lech lost 0-4 to Crystal Palace in their opener, which left them near the bottom of the 36-team table, while Leverkusen won 2-0 against Celje and sit comfortably in the top half. In the league phase, the top eight go straight to the round of 16, and teams ranked 9th to 24th enter the knockout playoff. A Leverkusen win would strengthen their top-eight position, while Lech need points quickly to stay in contention.

Lech Poznań: Form and Team News

Lech Poznań are the Polish champions, and domestic form has been strong despite the heavy European defeat. Their last five finished matches:

• Śląsk Wrocław 1-4 Lech Poznań (10 Oct, Ekstraklasa)
• Lech Poznań 5-1 Radomiak Radom (20 Sep, Ekstraklasa)
• Crystal Palace 4-0 Lech Poznań (17 Sep, Europa League)
• Górnik Zabrze 2-1 Lech Poznań (12 Sep, Ekstraklasa)
• Lech Poznań 1-0 Raków Częstochowa (6 Sep, Ekstraklasa)

That is three wins and two defeats. They have won their last two league games and scored nine goals in them. Lech have scored in each of their last five games. The attack is not the problem. Conceding goals against better opposition is.

On team news, Lech will be without suspended midfielder Radosław Murawski. Defenders Alex Douglas and João Moutinho and midfielder Ali Gholizadeh are also listed as absent.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Lis; Pereira, Monka, Yegbe, Gurgul; Berggren, Rodríguez; Håkans, Palma, Sayyadmanesh; Ishak. Another preview lists a different goalkeeper and midfield, so wait for the confirmed lineup.

Bayer Leverkusen: Form and Team News

Leverkusen are unbeaten in all competitions. Their last five results:

• Mainz 3-4 Bayer Leverkusen (10 Oct, Bundesliga)
• Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 RB Leipzig (20 Sep, Bundesliga)
• Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 Celje (16 Sep, Europa League)
• FC Augsburg 2-2 Bayer Leverkusen (12 Sep, Bundesliga)
• Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 Union Berlin (5 Sep, Bundesliga)

That is four wins and one draw, with 13 goals scored. Leverkusen are fourth in the Bundesliga. The weakness is defensive. Their confidence is high after three straight wins, but their defensive numbers do not look promising, and the 4-3 win at Mainz showed it.

Leverkusen also have injuries. They are without forward Christian Kofane, forward Eliesse Ben Seghir, defender Guela Doué and midfielders Montrell Culbreath and Kennet Eichhorn. One preview says they could be missing as many as five players through injury.

Head-to-Head Record

Lech Poznań and Bayer Leverkusen have no recent competitive meetings on record. This is a first competitive meeting for a new generation of both squads, so form and quality are the best guides.

Key Players to Watch

• Patrik Schick (Leverkusen): picked as a top scorer tip by one preview.
• Leverkusen's midfield: the passing game that Lech will try to disrupt.
• Mikael Ishak (Lech): the experienced striker and Lech's main goal threat.
• Lech's wide players: their quick transitions are the best chance to exploit space behind Leverkusen's full-backs.

Lech Poznań vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction

Every preview picks Leverkusen, with differences only in margin:

• Football Whispers predicts Lech Poznań 0-3 Bayer Leverkusen.
• Sportskeeda predicts Lech Poznań 1-3 Bayer Leverkusen.
• The Statz preview predicts Lech Poznań 1-2 Leverkusen.
• Tips.gg backs Leverkusen to win, but not by a wide margin.

Our view: Leverkusen have the better squad and form, but they have injuries and a leaky defence, and Lech score in every game. A Leverkusen win with a Lech goal looks most likely, with 1-3 the leading scoreline. This is a forecast, not a guarantee.

How to Follow Lech Poznań vs Bayer Leverkusen Live

Open the Lech Poznań vs Bayer Leverkusen match page on Score808 for live updates, lineups and stats. You can also visit the UEFA Europa League hub for tonight's other fixtures, and see team pages for Lech Poznań and Bayer Leverkusen. To catch up on recent form, see Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznań, Bayer Leverkusen vs Celje and Mainz vs Bayer Leverkusen. Also tonight: Lyon vs Crystal Palace and AZ Alkmaar vs Hapoel Be'er Sheva. Check your local broadcaster for the TV channel.

FAQ

What time is Lech Poznań vs Bayer Leverkusen in Kenya?
Kick-off is 19:45 EAT on Thursday 15 October 2026, which is 16:45 UTC.

Where is the match being played?
At the Enea Stadion in Poznań, Poland.

How did both teams start in the Europa League?
Lech lost 4-0 at Crystal Palace. Leverkusen beat Celje 2-0.

Who is suspended for Lech Poznań?
Midfielder Radosław Murawski. Check the confirmed lineup before kick-off.

Have these teams met before?
There is no recent competitive meeting on record.

Who is favourite to win?
Bayer Leverkusen, by a clear margin.