Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs AEK Larnaka, Europe 2018-19 GROUP STAGE
Overview
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs AEK Larnaka — Europe .
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AEK Larnaka 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Anatolii Abdula
- Referee Vitalii Romanov
- Referee Serhii Bekker
- Referee Yevhen Aranovskyi
- Referee Oleh Pluzhnyk
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olympique Lyonnais | 8 | 21 |
| 2 | Aston Villa FC | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | FC Midtjylland | 8 | 19 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Porto | 8 | 17 |
| 6 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 8 | 17 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 8 | 17 |
| 8 | AS Roma | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | KRC Genk | 8 | 16 |
| 10 | Bologna FC 1909 | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 15 |
| 12 | Ferencvárosi TC | 8 | 15 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 8 | 14 |
| 14 | FC Viktoria Plzeň | 8 | 14 |
| 15 | FK Crvena Zvezda | 8 | 14 |
| 16 | RC Celta de Vigo | 8 | 13 |
| 17 | PAOK Thessaloniki FC | 8 | 12 |
| 18 | Lille OSC | 8 | 12 |
| 19 | Fenerbahçe SK | 8 | 12 |
| 20 | Panathinaikos AO | 8 | 12 |
| 21 | Celtic FC | 8 | 11 |
| 22 | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | GNK Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 10 |
| 24 | SK Brann | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | BSC Young Boys | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | SK Sturm Graz | 8 | 7 |
| 27 | FCSB Bukarest | 8 | 7 |
| 28 | Go Ahead Eagles | 8 | 7 |
| 29 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 8 | 6 |
| 30 | FC Basel 1893 | 8 | 6 |
| 31 | FC Red Bull Salzburg | 8 | 6 |
| 32 | Rangers FC | 8 | 4 |
| 33 | OGC Nice | 8 | 3 |
| 34 | FC Utrecht | 8 | 1 |
| 35 | Malmo FF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | Maccabi Tel Aviv FC | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Oct | AEK Larnaka | H | 4–2 | W |
| 29 Sep | Borussia Dortmund | H | 2–4 | L |
| 26 Sep | TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Sep | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Sep | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | A | 3–2 | W |
| 15 Sep | FC Bayern München | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Oct | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 2–4 | L |
| 20 Sep | FC Zurich | H | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Aug | AS Trencin | H | 3–0 | W |
| 23 Aug | AS Trencin | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Aug | SK Sturm Graz | H | 5–0 | W |
| 09 Aug | SK Sturm Graz | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
75%
Clean Sheets
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
4/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
| Jonas Hofmann | 2 G |
| Patrik Schick | 2 G |
| Facundo Medina | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Bayer 04 Leverkusen gets underway.
- 5' It looks surprising Bayer 04 Leverkusen does not make any changes. Apostolos Giannou has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' It’s high time Heiko Herrlich made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 20' AEK Larnaka are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' A stunning finish from Ivan Trickovski — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 30' It is a cagey affair so far. Bayer 04 Leverkusen in their trying to find a way past AEK Larnaka's compact .
- 35' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bayer 04 Leverkusen must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 40' Finland international Lukas Hradecky has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 41' AEK Larnaka player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 44' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Kai Havertz makes it 1-1.
- 46' Lucas Alario has so much to prove this time. He replaces Leon Bailey on 46 minute.
- 49' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Lucas Alario makes it 2-1.
- 51' The referee shows Bayer 04 Leverkusen player a Yellow card on 51.
- 52' The referee calls foul for Nacho Cases. He receives a Yellow card.
- 57' AEK Larnaka is showing some good football. However, AEK Larnaka are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 58' The referee calls foul for Wendell. He receives a Yellow card.
- 63' Bayer 04 Leverkusen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined AEK Larnaka backline.
- 67' The referee has no hesitation. Igor Carioca is booked for AEK Larnaka — Yellow card on 67.
- 67' The whistle greets Joan Tomas as he departs to be replaced by Tete.
- 70' A change in the Bayer 04 Leverkusen ranks — Kai Havertz exits the field as Julian Brandt enters on 70.
- 75' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bayer 04 Leverkusen and AEK Larnaka are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 78' A moment of madness from Karim Bellarabi on 78 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Bayer 04 Leverkusen will be frustrated.
- 79' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Aleksandar Dragovic.
- 82' The crowd applauds Nacho Cases as he leaves the pitch. Jean Luc Assoubre steps in for AEK Larnaka.
- 83' Tin Jedvaj has so much to prove this time. He replaces Dominik Kohr on 83 minute.
- 86' Sven Bender has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 86.
- 88' GOAL! Lucas Alario fires home to make it 3-1!
- 89' Another change for AEK Larnaka made on 89 minute. Apostolos Giannou leaves to be changed by Dimitris Raspas.
- 90' GOAL! Dimitris Raspas scores on 90. Assisted by Truyols
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for AEK Larnaka.
Lineups
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 31
-
21
Dominik Kohr ↓ Tin Jedvaj 83'
-
9
Leon Bailey ↓ Lucas Alario 46'
- 38
-
29
Kai Havertz ↓ Julian Brandt 70'
- 18
- 8
- 23
- 1
- 6
Bench
-
10
Julian Brandt ↑ 70'
- 4
- 28
-
13
Lucas Alario ↑ 46'
-
16
Tin Jedvaj ↑ 83'
- 7
- 11
Coach
Heiko Herrlich
AEK Larnaka Lineups
Starting XI
- 99
- 25
- 2
- 18
- 8
-
16
Nacho Cases ↓ Jean Luc Assoubre 82'
- 4
- 12
- 13
- 5
-
10
Joan Tomas ↓ Tete 67'
Bench
-
21
Jean Luc Assoubre ↑ 82'
- 15
-
11
Tete ↑ 67'
- 1
- 31
- 6
-
26
Dimitris Raspas ↑ 89'
Coach
Iraola
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lucas Alario | 4 |
| Dominik Kohr | 2 |
| Lucas Alario | 2 |
| Dimitris Raspas | 1 |
| Ivan Trichkovski | 1 |
| Dimitris Raspas | 1 |
| Julian Brandt | 1 |
| Paulinho | 1 |
Head to Head
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form
2018-10-04
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
4–2
AEK Larnaka
W
2018-09-29
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
2–4
Borussia Dortmund
L
2018-09-26
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf
1–2
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2018-09-23
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
1–0
1. FSV Mainz 05
W
2018-09-20
PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad
2–3
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2018-09-15
FC Bayern München
3–1
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.21
Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.55
AEK Larnaka xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 71% + Both teams to score 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.76
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
Bayer 04 Leverkusen or Draw
75%
Draw or AEK Larnaka
47%
Bayer 04 Leverkusen or AEK Larnaka
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–2 not predicted4 – 2Actual
1 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
8.6%
2 – 2
6.5%
3 – 1
6.2%
1 – 2
6%
2 – 0
5.8%
3 – 2
4.8%
1 – 0
4.7%
3 – 0
4.1%
0 – 0
3.6%
4 – 1
3.5%
2 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Bayer 04 Leverkusen
| Handicap | Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers | Push | AEK Larnaka covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 15% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 20% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 14% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
AEK Larnaka keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

