OFI’s two home clean sheets meet Leverkusen’s four away goals

The key question at Pankritio Stadium is whether OFI’s perfect home defensive record can withstand Bayer Leverkusen’s powerful away scoring figures when the UEFA Europa League League Stage - 3 match begins on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 16:45 UTC.

Contrasting records set the test

OFI have won 2 home games this season, scoring 5 goals and conceding 0, with 2 clean sheets. Bayer Leverkusen have won 1 away game, scoring 4 goals and conceding 0, with 1 clean sheet. The evidence points to a contest between OFI’s home resistance and Leverkusen’s away efficiency, rather than establishing how either side will approach the match.

Pre-match table pressure

The provisional Europa League standings place Bayer Leverkusen at #2 with 6 points from 2 games, while OFI are ranked #18 with 3 points from 2 games. Leverkusen are 3 points ahead of OFI; Juventus lead with 6 points, leaving OFI 3 points behind the league leader and Leverkusen 0 points behind.

OFI’s recent form is three wins and one loss across a four-match sample, while Leverkusen have won both matches in their two-match sample. OFI’s preferred formation has been 3-4-3, used in 4 matches; Leverkusen’s has been 4-2-3-1, used in 2 matches.

Availability could shape the evidence

OFI list A. Leya Iseka and C. Sielis as missing and inactive, with N. Marinakis missing through a groin injury. Bayer list E. Ben Seghir, G. Doue, K. Eichhorn, C. Kofane and M. Terrier as missing through injuries or illness; V. Boniface, J. Hofmann and T. Oermann are off the roster. M. Culbreath is questionable with a foot injury.

Can OFI’s 2 home clean sheets withstand Leverkusen’s 4 away goals when the match starts?