Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(48) 34 Goals 20 (29)
(37) 28 Assists 10 (17)
(6.7) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
27.4 Average Age 24.8
183.9 Average Height (cm) 184.2
(1.2) 1.1 Shots pg 1.1 (0.9)
(53%) 53% Aerial Duel Success 50% (47%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1) 0.8 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Leverkusen
Hoffenheim
Player Reason Status Rating
Jeanuël Belocian Out 5.97
Amine Adli Out 6.44
Martin Terrier Out 6.43
Robert Andrich Out 6.7
Player Reason Status Rating
Oliver Baumann Out 6.76
Grischa Prömel Out 6.18
Ozan Kabak Out N/A
Ihlas Bebou Doubtful N/A
Umut Tohumcu Doubtful 6.33
Diadié Samassékou Doubtful 6.26
Haris Tabakovic Doubtful 6.41

Team News

Leverkusen
Hoffenheim
  • Jeanuël Belocian will miss the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury, while Amine Adli has a calf injury. Martin Terrier has a season-ending Achilles injury.
  • German international Robert Andrich is on the naughty step after picking up five yellow cards.
  • Umut Tohumcu is struggling with an ankle injury, and Pavel Kaderabek is available after suspension. Keeper Oliver Baumann will be out for several weeks with a foot injury.
  • Ozan Kabak is ruled out with an ACL injury, while Grischa Prömel has also suffered an ACL tear and could miss the rest of the season. Ihlas Bebou is on his way back from a knee operation. Diadié Samassékou has a thigh injury, while Haris Tabakovic has a knee problem.

Prediction

  • Both teams were in European action but Hoffenheim played Anderlecht on Thursday, so Leverkusen enjoy 24 hours more rest and recuperation.
  • After letting slip a two-goal lead last weekend, Xabi Alonso's record-breaking champions sit six points behind leaders Bayern with work to do.
  • Hoffenheim have won only once in 11 games and sit just four points from the relegation places.
  • Leverkusen have lost only one of their last 53 Bundesliga games against Leipzig in September last year.
  • Leverkusen have won all four meetings with Hoffenheim under Alonso and with almost 24 hours more rest and recuperation in the tank, can nick this one with goals at both ends.
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