UEFA Europa League, round 3 · Thursday, 22 October, MSK

OFI Crete — Bayer Leverkusen

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Model prediction for 22 October

OFI Crete14%
Draw20%
Bayer Leverkusen66%
Model estimate at MSK

Preliminary forecast: the match is more than a week away. Closer to it the model takes in fresh form, injuries and line-ups, and the numbers may move.

In short

Bayer Leverkusen are clear favourites: 66% against 14% for the opponent, draw 20%.

The model expects plenty of goals: 3.1 in total, against a competition average of 2.7.

Over 2.5 goals — 59%, both teams to score — 53%.

Why

  • By the strength ratings Bayer Leverkusen are about 1.2 goals per match stronger.

Probabilities

Expected goals: OFI Crete — Bayer Leverkusen What is xG?0.9–2.2
OFI Crete not to lose34%
Bayer Leverkusen not to lose86%
No draw80%
Both teams to score: yes53%
Both teams to score: no47%
Total over 2.559%
Total under 2.541%

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Form

OFI Crete

  • 10.10away · AEK Athens0:3
  • 20.09Asteras Tripolis2:2
  • 17.09Hoffenheim2:0
  • 12.09away · Olympiacos1:0
  • 06.09Kifisia FC2:0

Bayer Leverkusen

  • 10.10away · Mainz 054:3
  • 20.09RB Leipzig2:0
  • 16.09NK Celje2:0
  • 12.09away · Augsburg2:2
  • 05.09Union Berlin4:0

Head to head

No previous meetings in the data.

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWDLGoals+/−Pts
6, Straight to the round of 16Ferencváros11003–1+23
7, Straight to the round of 16Bayer Leverkusen11002–0+23
8, Straight to the round of 16Benfica11002–0+23
9, Knockout play-off for the round of 16OFI Crete11002–0+23
10, Knockout play-off for the round of 16AFC Bournemouth11002–1+13

Season 2026/27

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Europa League on the same day

This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 66% will not happen in roughly 34 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →