Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(48) 27 Goals 51 (63)
(37) 29 Assists 25 (38)
(6.7) 6.9 Average Ratings 7.1 (6.8)
26.9 Average Age 27.6
183.7 Average Height (cm) 183.9
(1.2) 1.3 Shots pg 1.4 (1.3)
(53%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 57% (56%)
(0.7) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.8)
(1.1) 0.8 Tackles pg 1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Leverkusen
Bayern
Player Reason Status Rating
Jeanuël Belocian Out 5.97
Martin Terrier Out 6.43
Mario Hermoso Doubtful 6.86
Player Reason Status Rating
Daniel Peretz Out 5.88
Hiroki Ito Doubtful 7.52
João Palhinha Doubtful 6.47
Alphonso Davies Doubtful 7.2

Team News

Leverkusen
Bayern
  • Head Coach Xabi Alonso may deploy a back four which prevailed 1-0 earlier in the season against Bayern in the DFB Pokal. Palacios could start instead of Robert Andrich in midfield, while Patrick Schick or Nathan Tella are useful further options in attack.
  • New signing Mario Hermoso has been feeling unwell and is a doubt, while Jeanuël Belocian will miss the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury.
  • Martin Terrier has a season-ending Achilles injury, while Álex Grimaldo will likely come back into the side after suspension.
  • Head Coach Vincent Kompany will have to see how side rock up after their impressive Champions League win in Glasgow.
  • A proven right-back in Stanisic or Boey could step in for Guerreiro on the left side of defence for example. Leon Goretzka is battling Aleksandar Pavlovic for a spot in midfield, and Kingsley Coman competing with Leroy Sané on the flank.
  • Hiroki Ito is nearing a return after surgery on a broken foot, while Daniel Peretz sustained a bruised kidney and is ruled out. Alphonso Davies is struggling with a muscle injury, while João Palhinha has been feeling unwell.

Prediction

  • Never since the introduction of 3-points-for-a-win in 1995/96 have the leaders blown an eight-point advantage at this stage of the season.
  • Bayern, the highest scorers, have scored five goals in a Bundesliga game five times this season, and have scored in their last 28 Bundesliga games, last failing to find the net in a 2-0 defeat to Dortmund in March.
  • Xabi Alonso's record-breaking champions have lost only one of their last 53 Bundesliga games, but now with serious work to do to retain their title.
  • The record German champions have to recover from Champions League trip to Glasgow in midweek, while Leverkusen enjoyed all week to rest up for this pivotal clash.
  • Trailing a distant eight points behind, Leverkusen need to win this meeting of the top two to stay in the title race, but back Bayern to eek out a share of the spoils.
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User Predictions

Comments (6)

 
  • Worst performance of Bayern ever !

  • Referee is Bayern Fan

  • Less than two goals

  • Kane +130 / Wirtz +260 TSA

  • If Leverkusen has to beat one team right now then its Bayern. Leverkusen are 8 points behind and this is the best chance to bring down the deficit. The H2H says everything, Leverkusen are unbeaten in last 5 H2H.

  • BTTS