Bayer Leverkusen – Celje

Bayer Leverkusen head into the clash at home with a modest return to the top‑flight, sitting eighth after three games with four points from a win, a draw and a loss, and a goal tally of eight for and five against. Their recent form suggests a side that can both create and concede, and the Bosman‑free stadium atmosphere will be a key factor as they look to climb the table. Celje arrive with limited statistical insight, leaving their recent performances and standing a mystery ahead of the encounter. The encounter promises to be a test of Leverkusen’s ambition to turn their early-season inconsistency into a sustained push up the league ladder.