Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(57) 32 Goals 32 (46)
(44) 30 Assists 25 (31)
(6.5) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
25.8 Average Age 28.3
182.7 Average Height (cm) 185.1
(0.9) 0.9 Shots pg 1 (0.8)
(47%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 54% (52%)
(1) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.6)
(1.3) 1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Leverkusen
FC Koln
Player Reason Status Rating
Andrey Lunev Out 6.06
Edmond Tapsoba Doubtful 6.63
Exequiel Palacios Doubtful 6.82
Amine Adli Doubtful 6.69
Patrik Schick Doubtful 6.66
Player Reason Status Rating
Mark Uth Out 6.06
Eric Martel Out 6.68
Sebastian Andersson Doubtful N/A
Timo Hübers Doubtful 6.89
Florian Dietz Doubtful 6.3

Team News

Leverkusen
FC Koln
  • Nadiem Amiri is available after suspension. Patrik Schick is no nearer a return from a niggling groin problem, while Exequiel Palacios is struggling with a thigh injury, and Edmond Tapsoba has a muscle injury. Amine Adli was not able to train earlier in the week, while backup goalkeeper Andrey Lunev has a back injury.
  • Eric Martel is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season. Timo Hübers is struggling with a shoulder injury, Florian Dietz suffered an ACL injury and will be missing for several months, while Mark Uth remains on the sidelines after a pelvic operation. Sebastian Andersson is nearing a return after knee surgery.

Prediction

  • This Rhein derby has been brought forward to allow Leverkusen more prep time before their crunch Europa League semi-final against Roma.
  • Koln are not quite safe from relegation just yet after suffering their first defeat in five games last weekend.
  • 14 games unbeaten in all comps, Leverkusen are riding the crest of a wave under Xabi Alonso and in contention for European qualification once again.
  • Leverkusen may have to settle for a share of the derby spoils against a Koln side with the most draws in the league (11).
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User Predictions

Comments (0)

 
  • Xabi Alonso has got Leverkusen playing some great attacking football.They should have too much firepower at home for Koln.

  • Double chance Diaby or Hlozek @ 1.90

  • Leverkusen Win.

  • Bet W1

  • 3-1, Wirtz with goal + assist.

  • @neumi17 Not sure if Bayer will rest some players for the Semi-final.

  • @MrCow i dont think..if bayern l. lose next year no europe.. so they must win and i think they gonna win