Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(45) 32 Goals 61 (87)
(33) 28 Assists 53 (70)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 7.1 (6.9)
28.1 Average Age 26.9
183.4 Average Height (cm) 183.4
(0.8) 0.9 Shots pg 1.5 (1.1)
(47%) 47% Aerial Duel Success 55% (52%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.7 (1)
(1.3) 1.1 Tackles pg 0.9 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Werder Bremen
Leverkusen
Player Reason Status Rating
Jirí Pavlenka Doubtful 6.36
Naby Keïta Doubtful 6.15
Nicolai Rapp Doubtful 6.28
Player Reason Status Rating
Arthur Out 6.92
Patrik Schick Doubtful 6.76

Team News

Werder Bremen
Leverkusen
  • Ex-Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita is struggling with a calf problem, while goalkeeper Jiri Pavlenka is struggling with adductor problems as well. Nicolai Rapp has a foot injury.
  • Patrik Schick is nearing a return from a calf injury, while Edmond Tapsoba has recovered from a hand operation. Arthur will be out for several weeks after suffering a thigh injury while on international duty with the Brazil Olympic team.

Prediction

  • Leverkusen have scored at least twice in all of their 11 games in a club record start to the season under Xabi Alonso.
  • All three Bremen wins have come on their own patch, who should not be underestimated by the league leaders.
  • Leverkusen should have the quality to prevail but this looks like the proverbial banana skin where they could drop points.
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