Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(5) 4 Goals 7 (9)
(4) 4 Assists 4 (4)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 7 (6.7)
26.5 Average Age 25.3
183.6 Average Height (cm) 182.9
(1.1) 1.1 Shots pg 2 (1.9)
(39%) 40% Aerial Duel Success 66% (66%)
(1) 0.8 Dribbles pg 0.8 (0.9)
(1.4) 1.4 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Borussia M.Gladbach
Leverkusen
Player Reason Status Rating
Jan Olschowsky Out N/A
Yvandro Borges Sanches Out N/A
Robin Hack Doubtful 6.62
Nico Elvedi Doubtful 6.9
Player Reason Status Rating
Exequiel Palacios Out N/A

Team News

Borussia M.Gladbach
Leverkusen
  • Back-up keeper Jan Olschowsky is ruled out till late October with a knee injury, while young talent Yvandro Borges Sanches is recovering from an ACL injury.
  • Nico Elvedi is struggling with a foot injury, while Robin Hack should be fit after illness.
  • Exequiel Palacios is on his way back from a knee op, but barring late injuries, Xabi Alonso has almost a full-strength squad to begin the title defence.

Prediction

  • The 62nd Bundesliga campaign gets underway with the champions taking a tricky Rhein derby trip under the lights to neighbours Gladbach.
  • Xabi Alonso's record-breakers seek to retain their Bundesliga title, claimed so remarkably last season after a magical unbeaten run of 38 league games.
  • Hosts Gladbach simply must improve after languishing in the bottom half for much of last season, finishing just a point off a relegation spot.
  • A derby draw seems a good option here with Gladbach showing early signs of improvement.
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