FT · Europe: Europa League · Wednesday, 16 September 2026

Bayer Leverkusen 2–0 NK CeljeMatch recap · Wednesday, 16 September 2026

Bayer Leverkusen
2–0
Bayer Leverkusen win
NK Celje

Pre-match probability vs result

Bayer Leverkusen win
65%
Result
Draw
20%
NK Celje win
15%

Goals we expected vs goals scored

Our forecast
2.2 – 1.0
Total 3.2
Actual
2 – 0
Total 2 (−1.2 against our forecast)
Chances created (xG)
1.9 – 0.9
From the match itself

The match produced 1.2 fewer goals than we forecast. That can be wasteful finishing, strong goalkeeping or chances we over-rated.

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