OFI 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen: result and AI prediction
OFI – Bayer Leverkusen, Europa League, Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 05:45 PM (GMT). Venue: Pankritio Stadium
OFI is #18 in the table (3 pts) and Bayer Leverkusen #2 (6 pts). 16 places separate the two teams in the table. OFI averages 2 goals per match this season. Absent for OFI: A. Chatzigiovanis, A. Leya Iseka, N. Marinakis +1. Absent for Bayer Leverkusen: E. Ben Seghir, V. Boniface, G. Doue +5.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
Leverkusen travel to Crete in much stronger form and with an early advantage in the league phase, but OFI’s home backing and direct attacking outlets give them a route into the match. Kontis has publicly committed to his existing approach, which makes defensive concentration rather than tactical caution the decisive issue for the hosts. OFI’s injury situation around the back line and goalkeeper increases the pressure on their organisation. Leverkusen’s depth is reduced by several absences, yet Hofmann’s squad addition gives them another experienced creative option.
Injuries and absences
OFI’s unavailable defenders and the uncertainty around Christogeorgos threaten the cohesion Kontis says his side have lost in recent matches. Leverkusen are without several attacking options, but Hofmann’s addition to the Europa League squad restores an experienced creative alternative following Terrier’s injury.
Form (last 5)
OFI vs Bayer Leverkusen stats
| OFI | Bayer Leverkusen | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 4 | 2 |
| Goals scored | 8 | 6 |
| Goals conceded | 2 | 0 |
| Clean sheets | 3 | 2 |
Unavailable players
OFI
A. Chatzigiovanis, A. Leya Iseka, N. Marinakis, C. Sielis
Bayer Leverkusen
E. Ben Seghir, V. Boniface, G. Doue, K. Eichhorn, J. Hofmann, C. Kofane, T. Oermann, M. Terrier

OFI
Bayer Leverkusen