Bayer Leverkusen – Marseille

Match analysis

Bayer Leverkusen head into the clash against Marseille perched in eighth place with four points from three games, their attack having netted eight while conceding five. Marseille sit a spot lower in thirteenth, holding three points after a solitary win and three defeats, their goal tally perfectly balanced at six for and six against. The German side will look to capitalize on their home advantage and improve their goal difference, which currently gives them a slight edge over the French visitors. For Marseille, the encounter offers a chance to claw back into the mid‑table scramble and close the gap on the teams above them. Both clubs will be keen to turn their mixed starts into a more consistent run as the season gathers pace.