Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(87) 61 Goals 14 (28)
(70) 53 Assists 9 (17)
(6.9) 7.1 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.4)
26.5 Average Age 26.7
183.4 Average Height (cm) 186.5
(1.1) 1.5 Shots pg 0.9 (0.9)
(52%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 58% (52%)
(1) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.4)
(1.1) 0.9 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Leverkusen
FC Koln
Player Reason Status Rating
Arthur Out 6.92
Ayman Aourir Out N/A
Patrik Schick Doubtful 6.76
Timothy Fosu-Mensah Doubtful N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Jan Thielmann Out 6.54
Mark Uth Out 6.22
Noah Katterbach Doubtful N/A
Florian Dietz Doubtful 6.03
Benno Schmitz Doubtful 6.31

Team News

Leverkusen
FC Koln
  • Ayman Aourir has a knee injury, 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.
  • Florian Dietz and Noah Katterbach are both on the long road back from ACL injuries, while Jan Thielmann and Mark Uth both have thigh problems. Benno Schmitz is struggling with a muscle injury.

Prediction

  • A Rhein derby with the two teams enjoying contrasting fortunes.
  • Table toppers Leverkusen have scored at least twice in all their six games in an impressive start to the season under Xabi Alonso.
  • Struggling Koln punched above their weight last term, but have only picked up a solitary point this season.
  • Koln have only four goals to their name and Leverkusen can enjoy the happier end thanks to striker Victor Boniface.
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