Bayer Leverkusen v Marseille: Predicted line-ups for Europa League clash

Bayer Leverkusen host Olympique de Marseille on Thursday, 5 November, in the fourth round of the Europa League phase of the league. The German side are targeting top spot, while Marseille are still looking for their first points of the competition.

Both teams approach the fixture with contrasting objectives. Bayer Leverkusen will aim to strengthen their position at the summit with victory, whereas the visitors need a positive result to begin their European campaign.

Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen will be without several players for the match, with Nathan Tella and Moussa Diaby among those unavailable. Their absences could affect the hosts’ attacking options, although the German club still have a number of alternatives as they look to maintain their strong start in Europe.

The expected Bayer Leverkusen line-up is:

Goalkeeper: Janis Blaswich

Defenders: Lucas Vazquez, Edmond Tapsoba, Facundo Medina, Miguel Gutierrez

Defensive midfielders: Ezequiel Fernandez, Aleix Garcia

Attacking midfielders: Jonas Hofmann, Ibrahim Maza, Afonso Moreira

Striker: Patrik Schick

Olympique de Marseille

Marseille have fewer concerns over availability, although Derek Cornelius will miss the trip. Emerson Palmieri is also a major doubt because of a physical problem.

Keyliane Abdallah, who has already scored in this season’s Europa League, has not been included in the squad for technical reasons. He is therefore not expected to feature in the match in Germany.

The expected Olympique de Marseille line-up is:

Goalkeeper: Jeffrey de Lange

Defenders: Kelyann Bezahaf, CJ Egan-Riley, Nayef Aguerd, Ulisses Garcia

Defensive midfielders: Nouhoum Kamissoko, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg

Attacking midfielders: Amine Harit, Angel Gomes, Amine Gouiri

Striker: Neal Maupay

Bayer Leverkusen and Marseille will meet in the fourth round of the Europa League phase of the league. The match is scheduled for Thursday, 5 November.

The quoted match prices from 1xbet make Bayer Leverkusen the clear favourites, with a home win listed at 1.38. A draw is priced at 5.50, while an Olympique de Marseille victory is listed at 7.50.