A draw in this match does not suit either side given their current positions in the standings. Olympiacos are pushing to finish inside the top 24 and secure a place in the Round of 16 playoffs, while Bayer Leverkusen are aiming to improve their position and move closer to the top eight.

For Olympiacos, the gap is just 2 points, while Bayer sit 3 points away, with 6 points still available from the remaining two matches. This keeps qualification ambitions alive for both teams, but victory is clearly the preferred outcome.

Olympiacos may be without their key striker El Kaabi, who is questionable to start after returning late from AFCON. Bayer Leverkusen also have several absences, including Ben Segir, Tapsoba, Palacios, and Tella.