Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(58) 37 Goals 34 (44)
(46) 36 Assists 13 (28)
(6.7) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.6)
30.5 Average Age 32.7
184.1 Average Height (cm) 186.7
(1.1) 1.2 Shots pg 1 (0.9)
(47%) 48% Aerial Duel Success 57% (53%)
(0.8) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1.7) 1.5 Tackles pg 1.4 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Leverkusen
Hannover
Player Reason Status Rating
Kevin Volland Out 6.99
Jonathan Tah Doubtful 6.95
Lars Bender Doubtful 7.2
Leon Bailey Doubtful 7.32
Joel Pohjanpalo Doubtful 6.17
Sven Bender Doubtful 7
Player Reason Status Rating
Edgar Prib Out N/A
Felipe Trevizan Out 6.95
Charlison Benschop Out 6.3
Pirmin Schwegler Out 7.04
Jonathas Doubtful 6.64
Felix Klaus Doubtful 6.86

Team News

Leverkusen
Hannover
  • Jonathan Tah, Sven Bender and Lars Bender are all expected to return from injury here, but manager Heiko Herrlich is expected to field only one or two of them from the off in case there are any setbacks, with Wendell struggling to play 90 minutes already.
  • Dominic Kohr offers a further alternative in central midfield.
  • Lucas Alario should replace the suspended Kevin Volland up front.
  • Julian Korb challenges Oliver Sorg for the spot at right-back.
  • Waldemar Anton could return to the starting XI to replace the suspended Pirmin Schwegler in defensive midfield.
  • Felix Klaus is a doubt to recover from a muscle injury in time, with Ihlas Bebou and Martin Harnik ready to start on the flanks again.

Prediction

  • Leverkusen have only picked up one point from their last three Bundesliga matches and dropped out of the top-4 as a result. They need to beat Hannover by at least five goals to secure a Champions League spot without being dependant on the result of the match between Hoffenheim and Dortmund.
  • Hannover sit in a safe mid-table spot and have nothing to play for, which could play into the hosts' hands here. They've lost three of their last four away matches and the absence of Primin Schwegler should cost them stability in midfield.
  • Expect Leverkusen to try to put pressure on Hannover from the outset, which might open up the possibility of a thrashing.
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  • how to throw away Champions League football

  • @JoeSWFC they needed at least 5-0 to go through. Conceded goals in the stoppage time meant nothing... Anyway is Neverkusen time again

  • @JoeSWFC ? Who threw away CL football ? Leverkusen had a great game and only needed 2 more goals. They played great ...