Match events
- 15'Yellow card: Carles Martínez NovellDissent
- 25'Yellow card: Aleix GarcíaFoul
- 35'Goal: Jonas Hofmann
- 37'Goal: Jonas HofmannAssist: Malik Tillman
HT 0-2
- Substitution: Kenan KodroOff: Taxiarchis Fountas61'
- 63'Substitution: Facundo MedinaOff: Miguel Gutiérrez
- 64'Substitution: Jonas HofmannOff: Ibrahim Maza
- 64'Substitution: Patrik SchickOff: Nathan Tella
- Substitution: Giannis TheodosoulakisOff: Aitor Cantalapiedra72'
- Substitution: Andreas BouchalakisOff: Giannis Apostolakis72'
- 74'Substitution: Edmond TapsobaOff: Lucas Vázquez
- 74'Substitution: Malik TillmanOff: Moussa Diaby
- 79'Yellow card: Jarell QuansahFoul
- Substitution: Konstantinos KostoulasOff: Borja González83'
- Substitution: Thiago NussOff: Thanasis Sitmalidis83'
- 86'Yellow card: Equi FernándezFoul
- Yellow card: Borja GonzálezFoul87'
Our verdict
Bayer Leverkusen to win
Bet365 1.20
✓ This tip was correct · final score 0-2
Win probability
Match statistics
- 37%Possession63%
- 0.27Expected goals (xG)3.11
- 6Total shots33
- 2Shots on target15
- 3Shots off target11
- 1Blocked shots7
- 3Shots inside the box23
- 5Corners10
- 0Offsides1
- 5Fouls21
- 1Yellow cards3
- 0Red cards0
- 12Goalkeeper saves2
- 395Passes679
- 327Accurate passes623
Line-ups
OFI
3-4-3Starting XI
- 1K. LiloG
- 5K. KostoulasD
- 15A. PoungourasD
- 2K. KrizmanićD
- 24L. DickmannM
- 14T. AndroutsosM
- 41A. BouchalakisM
- 3N. AthanasiouM
- 10Aitor CantalapiedraF
- 19K. KodroF
- 18T. NussF
Substitutes
- 21G. ApostolakisM
- 11T. FountasF
- 17Borja GonzálezD
- 90Pavlos KenourgiakisD
- 23Manuel KalafatisG
- 8G. KanellópoulosM
- 6Z. KarachaliosM
- 13P. KatsikasG
- 43D. NikolaouD
- 30T. RomanoF
- 71Thanasis SitmalidisF
- 46G. TheodosoulakisF
Coach: C. Kontis
Bayer Leverkusen
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 28J. BlaswichG
- 17Lucas VázquezD
- 4J. QuansahD
- 5L. BadéD
- 2F. MedinaD
- 6E. FernándezM
- 24Aleix GarcíaM
- 7J. HofmannM
- 10M. TillmanM
- 9Afonso MoreiraM
- 14P. SchickF
Substitutes
- 23N. TellaF
- 19M. DiabyF
- 1M. FlekkenG
- 3Miguel GutiérrezD
- 43B. HawighorstD
- 36N. LombG
- 30I. MazaM
- 12E. TapsobaD
- 45Gabriel MinutilloM
Coach: Carles Martínez
Betting markets
Expected goals 0.90 – 2.62Half time / full time result. 1 = OFI, X = draw, 2 = Bayer Leverkusen.
Asian handicap applied to OFI.
Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.
Model comparison
Last matches
Newest firstEuropa League table
| # | Team | P | +/- | Pts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benfica | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 9 | WWW |
| 2 | Bayer Leverkusen | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 9 | WWW |
| 3 | Bournemouth | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 | WWW |
| 4 | Ferencvarosi TC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 | WWW |
| 5 | Olympiakos Piraeus | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 9 | WWW |
| 6 | Union St. Gilloise | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 7 | WDW |
| 7 | Juventus | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 | DWW |
| 8 | Beşiktaş | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 | DWW |
| 9 | Sunderland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 | DWW |
| 10 | AZ Alkmaar | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 | WWL |
| 11 | Omonia Nicosia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 | LWW |
| 12 | Lyon | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 6 | LWW |
| 13 | Rennes | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 | DWD |
| 14 | Real Sociedad | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 4 | WDL |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 4 | DLW |
| 16 | Sparta Praha | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 4 | LDW |
| 17 | Levski Sofia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | WDL |
| 18 | Dinamo Zagreb | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 | LWD |
| 19 | Sturm Graz | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 | WLD |
| 20 | NEC Nijmegen | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 4 | WDL |
| 21 | Red Bull Salzburg | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 4 | DLW |
| 22 | Anderlecht | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 3 | WLL |
| 23 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | WLL |
| 24 | AC Milan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 | LWL |
| 25 | Celta Vigo | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 | WLL |
| 26 | OFI | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 | LLW |
| 27 | Jagiellonia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 | LWL |
| 28 | Torreense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 | LLW |
| 29 | Celje | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 1 | DLL |
| 30 | Hapoel Beer Sheva | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 1 | LLD |
| 31 | Lillestrom | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -7 | 1 | LDL |
| 32 | Lech Poznan | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 | DLL |
| 33 | Plzen | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 | LLL |
| 34 | Marseille | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 | LLL |
| 35 | Celtic | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 | LLL |
| 36 | Ararat-Armenia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 | LLL |
Top scorers
| # | Player | M | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 4 | |
| 2 | 3 | 3 | |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 4 | 3 | 3 | |
| 5 | 11 | 3 |
Season statistics
This season, all competitions we cover| Stat | OFI | Bayer Leverkusen |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 2 | 2 |
| Wins | 0 | 2 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Losses | 2 | 0 |
| Goals for (avg) | 2 | 3 |
| Goals against (avg) | 3 | 0.5 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 1 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 0 |
| Best win streak | 0 | 2 |
Recent goal lines
How many of each team's last 2 games went over the line
| Over 1.5 | 2/2 | 2/2 |
|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 2/2 | 2/2 |
| Over 3.5 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| BTTS – yes | 2/2 | 1/2 |
Match preview
OFI host Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League (League Stage - 3) at Pankritio Stadium, Heraklion, with kick-off on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 17:45 WAT.
Our prediction model makes Bayer Leverkusen clear favourites, giving OFI a 10% chance of winning, 16% for the draw and 74% for Bayer Leverkusen. Our tip is: Bayer Leverkusen to win.
OFI have taken 0 points from their last 2 games (0W 0D 2L). Bayer Leverkusen have taken 6 points from their last 2 games (2W 0D 0L).
On the goals markets, we expect goals, with a 68% chance of over 2.5 and a 55% chance that both teams score.
- Competition
- Europe Europa League
- Date
- Thursday, 22 October 2026, 17:45 WAT
- Venue
- Pankritio Stadium, Heraklion
TodaysPrediction analysis team
Model-based football predictions. How our predictions work
Quick answers
When is OFI vs Bayer Leverkusen?
OFI vs Bayer Leverkusen kicks off on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 17:45 West Africa Time.
Which competition is OFI vs Bayer Leverkusen in?
The match is in the Europe Europa League.
Where are OFI and Bayer Leverkusen in the table?
OFI are 26th and Bayer Leverkusen are 2nd in the Europa League.
Who will win OFI vs Bayer Leverkusen?
Our prediction is Bayer Leverkusen to win. Win probabilities: OFI 10%, draw 16%, Bayer Leverkusen 74%.
Will both teams score in OFI vs Bayer Leverkusen?
We estimate a 55% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is Yes.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in OFI vs Bayer Leverkusen?
We estimate a 68% chance of three or more goals, so our tip is Over 2.5 goals.
Are these predictions guaranteed?
No. They are statistical estimates. A 70% tip should still lose about three times in ten, so only stake what you can afford to lose.
How often are predictions updated?
Predictions refresh automatically through the day as new data arrives, and every tip is marked right or wrong after full time.

