Probable Lineups
3-4-1-2
3-4-3
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.4)
6.5
Average Ratings
6.9
(6.7)
26.1
Average Age
27.6
185.8
Average Height (cm)
182.9
(0.7)
0.7
Shots pg
1.4
(1.2)
(50%)
51%
Aerial Duel Success
55%
(53%)
(0.3)
0.4
Dribbles pg
0.5
(0.8)
(1.1)
1
Tackles pg
0.8
(0.9)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.
Missing Players
Holstein Kiel
Leverkusen
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Kleine-Bekel | Out | N/A | |
| Alexander Bernhardsson | Out | 6.77 | |
| Carl Johansson | Out | 6.32 | |
| Marco Komenda | Doubtful | 6.2 | |
| Finn Porath | Doubtful | 6.64 | |
| John Tolkin | Doubtful | 6.15 | |
| Steven Skrzybski | Doubtful | 6.67 | |
| Patrick Erras | Doubtful | 6.63 | |
| Marvin Schulz | Doubtful | 6.03 | |
| Benedikt Pichler | Doubtful | 6.55 | |
| Ivan Nekic | Doubtful | 5.33 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanuël Belocian | Out | 5.97 | |
| Martin Terrier | Out | 6.43 |
Team News
Holstein Kiel
Leverkusen
- Goalkeeper Timon Weiner is fit again after recovering from illness. However, Thomas Dähne may keep his place in goal after impressing in the defeat against Eintracht.
- Nekic, Porath, Skrzybski and Pichler are all battling muscle injuries, while new signing John Tolkin is struggling with a thigh injury, and Carl Johansson has a knee injury.
- Colin Kleine-Bekel is on his way back from an ACL injury. Patrick Erras has a concussion, Marvin Schulz is battling a muscle injury, while Alexander Bernhardsson is ruled out for several weeks with a patella injury.
- Defenders Tapsoba, Mukiele and Hincapie are all on the verge of a suspension, so Head Coach Xabi Alonso may rotate at the back. New signing Mario Hermoso is a good option there.
- Palacios could start instead of Andrich in midfield, while Schick or Tella are useful options further forward. Buendia and Hofmann are also competing with Adli for a spot.
- Jeanuël Belocian will miss the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury, and Martin Terrier has a season-ending Achilles injury.
Match FactsSponsored
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There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Holstein Kiel's last 9 games (Bundesliga).
Over 2.5 goals
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Bayer Leverkusen are undefeated in their last 20 matches (Bundesliga).
Bayer Leverkusen win or draw
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Holstein Kiel have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 7 matches (Bundesliga).
Over 1.5 goals
BTTS
Away Win