Bayer Leverkusen vs Marseille Preview & Prediction | 2026-27 UEFA Europa League | League Phase
by Trystan Pugh ·
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German side Bayer Leverkusen host French giants Marseille at the BayArena on Thursday in the league phase of the 2026-27 UEFA Europa League.
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Bayer Leverkusen vs Marseille prediction
Bayer Leverkusen sit third in the league phase table on nine points heading into Thursday's fixtures, a point behind leaders Olympiacos and level with Benfica and Bournemouth, and are the only side yet to concede in the competition after wins over Celje, Lech Poznan and OFI Crete. That makes them one of the early favourites to finish in the top eight. Domestically it has been a rockier few weeks, with defeats at Hoffenheim and at home to Stuttgart in the Bundesliga leaving them sixth, so they will want to put that right in front of their own fans.
Marseille are rooted in the bottom three heading into Thursday's fixtures, still searching for a first point after defeats to Besiktas, Olympiacos and Sturm Graz. It has been a stark contrast to their Ligue 1 form, where they have won four on the bounce, including a 2-0 victory over Toulouse on Sunday, so confidence is growing. However, the league phase is a different test, and Marseille now really need something from the game to kick-start their European campaign.
The bookmakers make Leverkusen heavy favourites, and with the price so short on a home win, we are looking at a different market. Leverkusen have kept a clean sheet in every league phase game so far, while Marseille have scored just once in three, so we expect the hosts to keep it tight at the back and win without conceding.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Marseille tip: Bayer Leverkusen to win to nil
