Bayer Leverkusen will press high, keeping a tight 4‑2‑3‑1 shape that squeezes the midfield and launches quick transitions. Their finishing quality has been uneven in a DWLWD run, but the home advantage at BayArena and a well‑worked set‑piece routine give them the edge Leverkusen need to win and satisfy the bet’s win requirement. NK Celje, on a 3‑draw‑2‑loss streak, will lean on a compact shape and a counter‑attack threat, looking to exploit the travel spots and set‑pieces to force a draw that secures their pick. The match will test both sides’ tournament nerves: Leverkusen must avoid the complacency that has plagued their recent form, while Celje can bank on disciplined defending and a quick break to keep the pressure on. Control in midfield will be the fulcrum, with Leverkusen aiming to dictate tempo and Celje seeking to disrupt it and capitalize on any moment of disjointedness.