Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(38) 14 Goals 61 (87)
(31) 10 Assists 53 (70)
(6.5) 6.5 Average Ratings 7.1 (6.9)
28.2 Average Age 26.5
186.7 Average Height (cm) 183.4
(0.9) 0.9 Shots pg 1.5 (1.1)
(47%) 50% Aerial Duel Success 55% (52%)
(0.4) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.7 (1)
(1) 1 Tackles pg 0.9 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Mainz
Leverkusen
Player Reason Status Rating
Andreas Hanche-Olsen Out 6.55
Nelson Weiper Out 6.07
Jonathan Burkardt Doubtful 6.75
Silvan Widmer Doubtful 6.57
Danny da Costa Doubtful 6.35
Maxim Leitsch Doubtful 6.5
Player Reason Status Rating
Arthur Out 6.92
Patrik Schick Doubtful 6.76
Timothy Fosu-Mensah Doubtful N/A

Team News

Mainz
Leverkusen
  • Jonathan Burkardt is on his way back from a knee op, while Silvan Widmer is recovering from a heel op. Andreas Hanche-Olsen will miss the rest of the year with an ankle injury, while Maxim Leitsch is struggling with a knee injury. Danny da Costa has a thigh injury, while Nelson Weiper is ruled out after a knee surgery.
  • Timothy Fosu-Mensah is struggling with a knee injury, while Patrik Schick underwent surgery after problems with his adductors. Arthur will be out for several weeks after suffering a thigh injury while on international duty with the Brazil Olympic team.

Prediction

  • Unbeaten Leverkusen have scored at least twice in all their five games in an impressive start to the season under Xabi Alonso.
  • Bottom club Mainz have not won in 10 games (including last season), and are the joint lowest scorers this term with only four goals.
  • Eight goals were shipped in the two meetings between the pair last season. Goals can be expected at both ends, but Leverkusen should have the quality to eek out another win.
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