Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(87) 61 Goals 22 (48)
(70) 53 Assists 15 (34)
(6.9) 7.1 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.4)
26.5 Average Age 25.8
183.4 Average Height (cm) 182.9
(1.1) 1.5 Shots pg 0.7 (0.8)
(52%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 52% (48%)
(1) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.5)
(1.1) 0.9 Tackles pg 1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Leverkusen
Eintracht Frankfurt
Player Reason Status Rating
Arthur Out 6.92
Player Reason Status Rating
Mehdi Loune Out N/A
Sebastian Rode Out 6.13
Timothy Chandler Out 6.03
Omar Marmoush Out 7.11
Kevin Trapp Doubtful 6.53
Junior Dina Ebimbe Doubtful 6.77
Ellyes Skhiri Doubtful 6.76

Team News

Leverkusen
Eintracht Frankfurt
  • Arthur will be out for several months after suffering a setback on his recovery from a thigh injury.
  • Omar Marmoush is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card against Bayern.
  • Goalkeeper Kevin Trapp and Junior Dina Ebimbe both went off injured in the defeat at Aberdeen.
  • Mehdi Loune is out long-term with an ACL injury.
  • Timothy Chandler and Sebastian Rode are both ruled out with a calf injury, while Ellyes Skhiri has missed out recently with a thigh injury.

Prediction

  • Leverkusen have scored 74 goals in all competitions this season, the most by a team in any of Europe's top 5 leagues.
  • Inconsistent Frankfurt tore the champions Bayern apart last weekend 5-1 to show what they can do on a good day.
  • Both teams were involved in European action on Thursday. Leverkusen enjoyed home comforts, while Frankfurt are likely to arrive back from Scotland in the early hours of Friday morning.
  • Ten goals were shared last season with a win apiece in their two meetings.
  • Back Leverkusen to comfortably claim the three points with goals at both ends.
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