Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(87) 61 Goals 17 (41)
(70) 50 Assists 8 (28)
(6.9) 7.1 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.4)
26.9 Average Age 29.5
184.4 Average Height (cm) 182.6
(1.1) 1.5 Shots pg 1.1 (1)
(52%) 54% Aerial Duel Success 53% (50%)
(1) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.3)
(0.9) 0.9 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Leverkusen
Bochum
Player Reason Status Rating
Arthur Out 6.92
Exequiel Palacios Out 7.32
Player Reason Status Rating
Ivan Ordets Out 6.7
Kevin Stöger Out 7.19
Erhan Masovic Doubtful 6.28
Philipp Hofmann Doubtful 6.64

Team News

Leverkusen
Bochum
  • Exequiel Palacios is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card on Sunday.
  • Arthur will be out for several months after suffering a setback on his recovery from a thigh injury.
  • Erhan Masovic and Philipp Hofmann both missed the weekend. Ivan Ordets has been ruled out "indefinitely" following a thigh injury.
  • Kevin Stöger is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card at the weekend.

Prediction

  • Minnows Bochum enjoy extra rest which they will need coming into this clash with the impressive league leaders.
  • Leverkusen have scored 77 goals in all competitions this season, the most by a team in any of Europe's top five leagues.
  • Bochum have been tougher to beat this season, but the most draws in the league, seven, has prevented any genuine momentum.
  • Back Leverkusen to comfortably claim the three points with goals at both ends
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