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Probable Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen
3-4-2-1
Union Berlin
3-5-2
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(87) 62 Goals 13 (33)
(70) 54 Assists 7 (23)
(6.9) 7.1 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.5)
26.3 Average Age 30.5
182.5 Average Height (cm) 186.4
(1.1) 1.5 Shots pg 0.8 (0.8)
(52%) 56% Aerial Duel Success 54% (50%)
(1) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.3)
(1.1) 0.9 Tackles pg 1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Leverkusen
Union Berlin
Player Reason Status Rating
Arthur Out 6.92
Patrik Schick Out 6.76
Edmond Tapsoba Out 6.78
Player Reason Status Rating
Rani Khedira Out 6.42
András Schäfer Doubtful 6.58
Danilho Doekhi Doubtful 6.72
Laurenz Dehl Doubtful N/A
Josip Juranovic Doubtful 6.55

Team News

Leverkusen
Union Berlin
  • Patrik Schick is out for a few weeks with a calf injury, while Edmond Tapsoba needs a hand operation.
  • Arthur will be out for several weeks after suffering a thigh injury while on international duty with the Brazil Olympic team.
  • Rani Khedira is suspended for two more games after his recent sending off. Josip Juranovic is doubtful with a knock, András Schäfer is on his way back from a foot operation.
  • Laurenz Dehl is struggling with a knee injury, while Danilho Doekhi missed last weekend through injury and remains a doubt.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
1 B. Leverkusen 28 6 0 90
15 U. Berlin 9 6 19 33

Prediction

  • Table toppers Leverkusen have scored at least twice in all their 10 games in a club record start to the season under Xabi Alonso.
  • Union have failed to keep a clean sheet all season and have lost their last eight in the Bundesliga.
  • But at least Union managed to end a brutal run of 12 defeats in a row in all comps with a sound 1-1 Champions League draw against Napoli.
  • Leverkusen won the equivalent fixture 5-0 last season, their biggest win since Xabi Alonso took charge. Union came into that game as league leaders, while Leverkusen were languishing in 16th.
  • Union were in action in Naples on Wednesday, while the home side were in action the following day against Qarabag and enjoy less rest and prep time.
  • Back Union to end their horrible domestic run with a "shock" draw.
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Bayer Leverkusen
Union Berlin
Á. Grimaldo 7.58
F. Wirtz 7.5
V. Boniface 7.49
R. Gosens 6.9
F. Rønnow 6.78
D. Doekhi 6.72
V. Boniface 14
F. Wirtz 11
Á. Grimaldo 10
R. Gosens 6
B. Hollerbach 5
K. Behrens 4
Á. Grimaldo 13
F. Wirtz 11
V. Boniface 8
K. Volland 4
R. Gosens 3
A. Laïdouni 3

Match Forecast

Bayer Leverkusen will score as a result of an opposition error  
Bayer Leverkusen will score a long shot  
Bayer Leverkusen will dominate possession  
Bayer Leverkusen will control the game in the opposition's half  
Union Berlin will dominate in the air  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.