Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(36) 23 Goals 15 (23)
(29) 19 Assists 10 (17)
(6.7) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.6)
26.6 Average Age 25.7
183.5 Average Height (cm) 182.9
(1.2) 1.5 Shots pg 0.9 (0.7)
(53%) 56% Aerial Duel Success 49% (55%)
(0.7) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1.1) 0.8 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Leverkusen
RBL
Player Reason Status Rating
Exequiel Palacios Out 6.87
Player Reason Status Rating
Xaver Schlager Out 6.18
Willi Orbán Out 7.14
Assan Ouédraogo Doubtful 5.91

Team News

Leverkusen
RBL
  • Exequiel Palacios is on his way back from a knee op, but barring late injuries, Xabi Alonso has almost a full-strength squad to select from.
  • Skipper Willi Orban is suspended after his sending off last weekend. Assan Ouédraogo is getting over a knee op, while Xaver Schlager is recovering from an ACL injury.

Prediction

  • A meeting of the two sides with the longest unbeaten Bundesliga runs. Leverkusen, 35 games, host Leipzig, 12 games without a defeat.
  • Xabi Alonso's record-breaking champions began their quest to retain their Bundesliga title with a last-gasp Rhein derby success at neighbours Gladbach, scoring in the 101st minute to secure the three points.
  • Leverkusen edged both meetings 3-2 last term, but are in cup action in midweek, so a draw seems a good option here with Leipzig showing early promise for a sustained title challenge.
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