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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(17) 13 Goals 17 (25)
(13) 10 Assists 11 (18)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.6)
27.1 Average Age 27.3
183.3 Average Height (cm) 184.6
(0.9) 1.2 Shots pg 1.5 (1.4)
(48%) 50% Aerial Duel Success 56% (57%)
(0.5) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.7)
(1.3) 1 Tackles pg 0.8 (1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Werder Bremen
Leverkusen
Player Reason Status Rating
Justin Njinmah Doubtful 6.34
Anthony Jung Doubtful 6.52
Niklas Stark Doubtful 6.63
Milos Veljkovic Doubtful 6.51
Abed Nankishi Doubtful N/A
Marco Grüll Doubtful 6.27
Player Reason Status Rating
Amine Adli Out 6.5
Victor Boniface Out 7.14

Team News

Werder Bremen
Leverkusen
  • Skipper Marco Friedl is available after suspension. Milos Veljkovic is struggling with a foot injury, while Justin Njinmah is nearing a return from an ankle injury. Anthony Jung is doubtful with a leg injury, while Marco Grüll has a nasty flesh wound from a bad tackle last weekend.
  • Abed Nankishi has an ankle injury, while Niklas Stark has a muscle injury.
  • Victor Boniface missed the CL game due to "emotional shock" after a car accident, while Amine Adli is likely to miss the rest of the year with a fractured fibula.

Prediction

  • Four-time Bundesliga champions Bremen have all week to plot a shock, while Leverkusen must recover from Champions League action on Wednesday.
  • Xabi Alonso's record-breaking champions sit in fourth, just three points off the top of the table despite showing some early season rust.
  • Bremen have not won at home in stark contrast to their strong away record with three wins.
  • Leverkusen easily did the double over Bremen last season (3-0 5-0) and can prevail once more.
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