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Bayer Leverkusen will look to continue their impressive start in the UEFA Europa League when they welcome Marseille to the BayArena on Thursday.
Die Werkself will be determined to claim all three points and extend their winning run in Europe, with the Betfred welcome offer giving fans an opportunity to back them to get the job done.
Meanwhile, the visiting Les Olympiens will hope they can end their winless streak in the competition and get their first point.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Marseille key stats
- Bayer Leverkusen have scored two or more goals in their six home matches across all competitions this season.
- Marseille have failed to keep a clean sheet in four of their last five games across all competitions this season.
- Bayer Leverkusen have won five of their six home games across all competitions this season.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Marseille preview: German side face unpredictable French outfit
Bayer Leverkusen vs Marseille — Tale of the Tape
| Bayer Leverkusen | vs | Marseille |
|---|---|---|
| 6th | Position | 6th |
| 13 | Points | 15 |
| 18 | Goals For | 20 |
| 16 | Goals Against | 13 |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 3 |
| 6th | Home / Away Rank | 5th |
Leverkusen have shown signs of vulnerability in recent weeks, conceding nine goals across their last three matches in all competitions.
They have recorded one victory and suffered two defeats in these three games, with Stuttgart handing them a 4-2 home loss last weekend.
However, their performances in Europe have been top-notch, as they are the only team to have kept three consecutive clean sheets across the opening matchdays, scoring eight goals of their own.
Their league home record had also been impressive, as they went unbeaten at the venue from April until Saturday's defeat to Stuttgart, ending a run of five games.
Marseille, meanwhile, arrive in Germany with their confidence boosted by a strong domestic run.
Sunday's 2-0 victory over Toulouse extended their winning streak in Ligue 1 to four matches, suggesting that Bruno Genesio's men are beginning to find their rhythm.
Their European campaign has been a different story, however, with three defeats from three league-phase fixtures leaving them without a point and close to the bottom of the standings.
The French side face another difficult assignment against a Leverkusen team that have been formidable on home soil.
Their recent away performances offer little encouragement, with Marseille losing 10 of their last 15 matches on the road across all competitions, winning four and drawing one.
More concerningly, they have failed to find the net in eight of those defeats, leaving their attacking threat a major question mark ahead of this trip to Germany.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Marseille form guide & betting tips
| Bayer Leverkusen | vs | Marseille |
|---|---|---|
WWLWL |
Form | LWLWW |
| 11 | Goals For | 11 |
| 10 | Goals Against | 7 |
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Europa League | LLL |
Whispers predicts: Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 Marseille
Bayer Leverkusen enter this match with a significant home advantage, and we predict a 3-1 victory for the home side.
Ahead of this clash, the bookmakers have tipped Bayer Leverkusen to win at 2/5 (1.40) at the BayArena.
A draw is valued at 15/4 (4.75), while an away victory for Marseille is offered at 21/4 (6.25), making them underdogs.
For over 2.5 goals, it is priced at 4/9 (1.44), and both teams to score (yes) are available at 4/6 (1.67), while Patrik Schick anytime goalscorer is offered at 8/11 (1.72).
> Bayer Leverkusen to win at 2/5 (1.40) | Likelihood: Possible
> Over 2.5 goals at 4/9 (1.44) | Likelihood: Possible
> Both teams to score at 4/6 (1.67) | Likelihood: Possible
> Patrik Schick anytime goalscorer at 8/11 (1.72) | Likelihood: Probable