Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympique de Marseille Prediction | Europa League | 05/11

The encounter between Bayer Leverkusen and Olympique de Marseille is set to kick off at 20:00 on Thursday, 05/11, at BayArena.

This Europa League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

2nd Half Under 0.5 Goals

Why we predict under 0.5 Goals in the second half

Our tip is Second Half – Under 0.5 Goals for the Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympique de Marseille fixture. We anticipate a tight and tactical second half where both defenses hold firm. A goalless second period is a realistic possibility if the teams prioritize stability over risk.

Key Betting Insights

Bayer Leverkusen

• Scored 11 goals in their last 5 matches
• Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
• Won 3 of their last 5 matches

Olympique de Marseille

• Scored 11 goals in their last 5 matches
• Under 10.5 corners landed in 5 of Olympique Marseille's last 5 matches
• Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches

2nd Half Under 0.5 Goals: 4/1

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Match Result

1x2 Odds Comparison

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Over 2.5	Under 2.5
	1/3	9/2	6/1	4/11	9/5
	1/3	9/2	7/1	2/5	15/8
	4/11	9/2	6/1	2/5	15/8
	2/5	4/1	5/1	4/9	6/4

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Bayer Leverkusen Preview

Bayer Leverkusen is coming to the clash with Olympique de Marseille with the current statistics in the Europa League:

• Matches played: 3

• Wins: 3

• Draws: 0

• Losses: 0

• Goals Scored: 8 (Avg. 2.67)

• Goals Conceded: 0 (Avg. 0)

When having a broader look at Bayer Leverkusen's performance in all competitions this year, the statistics are as follows:

• Matches played: 13

• Wins: 9

• Draws: 1

• Losses: 3

• Goals Scored: 35 (Avg. 2.69)

• Goals Conceded: 18 (Avg. 1.38)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Bayer Leverkusen

Goals Scored: 35

Goals Conceded: 18

Average Goals Scored: 2.69

Average Goals Conceded: 1.38

Wins: 9

Goal Difference: 17

Date	Game	Result
31/10	Bayer Leverkusen 2 - 4 Stuttgart	L
28/10	Bayer Leverkusen 5 - 2 Nürnberg	W
25/10	Hoffenheim 3 - 0 Bayer Leverkusen	L
22/10	OFI 0 - 2 Bayer Leverkusen	W
18/10	Bayer Leverkusen 2 - 1 Freiburg	W

Bayer Leverkusen to win the match: 1/3

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Olympique de Marseille Preview

On the other hand, Olympique de Marseille comes into this fixture with the following statistics in Europa League:

• Matches played: 3

• Wins: 0

• Draws: 0

• Losses: 3

• Goals Scored: 1 (Avg. 0.33)

• Goals Conceded: 6 (Avg. 2)

Across all competitions this season, the team boasts the following performance:

• Matches played: 12

• Wins: 5

• Draws: 0

• Losses: 7

• Goals Scored: 21 (Avg. 1.75)

• Goals Conceded: 19 (Avg. 1.58)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Olympique de Marseille

Goals Scored: 21

Goals Conceded: 19

Average Goals Scored: 1.75

Average Goals Conceded: 1.58

Wins: 5

Goal Difference: 2

Date	Game	Result
01/11	Olympique de Marseille 2 - 0 Toulouse	W
25/10	Olympique de Marseille 4 - 3 Le Havre	W
22/10	Sturm Graz 1 - 0 Olympique de Marseille	L
18/10	Angers 2 - 5 Olympique de Marseille	W
15/10	Olympique de Marseille 0 - 1 Olympiakos Piraeus	L

Olympique de Marseille to win the match: 6/1

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Statistical Insights for Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympique de Marseille

With at least one of the two sides yet to record a match in this competition, a like-for-like statistical comparison is not yet available for this fixture.

Recent form across all competitions still offers a useful reference point:

Key metrics

Team Form

Bayer Leverkusen

Europe - Europa League

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L W L W W	1.8
Home	L W W W W	2.4
Away	L W W W D	2

Olympique de Marseille

Europe - Europa League

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W W L W L	1.8
Home	W W L L L	1.2
Away	L W W L L	1.2

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Home Win

1/3

75.19%

Draw

9/2

17.86%

Away Win

5/1

16.67%

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Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners, and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Bayer Leverkusen

11

last 5 matches

Olympique de Marseille

11

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Both teams scored the same number of goals in the last 5 matches.

Bayer Leverkusen and Olympique de Marseille goals scored count, last 5 matches

▲

Stuttgart

2

Nürnberg

5

Hoffenheim

0

OFI

2

Freiburg

2

2

Toulouse

4

Le Havre

0

Sturm Graz

5

Angers

0

Olympiakos Piraeus

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Goals Conceded

Bayer Leverkusen

10

last 5 matches

Olympique de Marseille

7

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Bayer Leverkusen conceded +43% more goals than Olympique de Marseille in the last 5 matches.

Bayer Leverkusen and Olympique de Marseille goals conceded count, last 5 matches

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Stuttgart

4

Nürnberg

2

Hoffenheim

3

OFI

0

Freiburg

1

0

Toulouse

3

Le Havre

1

Sturm Graz

2

Angers

1

Olympiakos Piraeus

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Key metrics

Corners

Bayer Leverkusen

42

last 5 matches

Olympique de Marseille

26

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Bayer Leverkusen received +62% more corners than Olympique de Marseille in the last 5 matches.

Bayer Leverkusen and Olympique de Marseille corners count, last 5 matches

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Stuttgart

12

Nürnberg

13

Hoffenheim

3

OFI

10

Freiburg

4

4

Toulouse

4

Le Havre

4

Sturm Graz

5

Angers

9

Olympiakos Piraeus

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Cards

Bayer Leverkusen

13

last 5 matches

Olympique de Marseille

9

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Bayer Leverkusen received +44% more cards than Olympique de Marseille in the last 5 matches.

Bayer Leverkusen and Olympique de Marseille cards count, last 5 matches

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Stuttgart

4

Nürnberg

2

Hoffenheim

4

OFI

3

Freiburg

0

2

Toulouse

1

Le Havre

3

Sturm Graz

1

Angers

2

Olympiakos Piraeus

Dave Kuzio Content Manager

Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.