Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(28) 18 Goals 46 (87)
(17) 9 Assists 39 (70)
(6.4) 6.6 Average Ratings 7 (6.9)
25.5 Average Age 27
186.1 Average Height (cm) 184
(0.9) 0.9 Shots pg 1.2 (1.1)
(52%) 57% Aerial Duel Success 54% (52%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.8)
(1.3) 1.2 Tackles pg 0.9 (0.9)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

FC Koln
Leverkusen
Player Reason Status Rating
Luca Waldschmidt Out 6.54
Timo Hübers Doubtful 6.88
Davie Selke Doubtful 6.67
Mark Uth Doubtful 6.22
Player Reason Status Rating
Arthur Out 6.92
Victor Boniface Out 7.49
Exequiel Palacios Doubtful 7.32

Team News

FC Koln
Leverkusen
  • Mark Uth is struggling with a knee injury, while striker Luca Waldschmidt will be out for several weeks through injury.
  • Timo Hübers should return from illness, while striker Davie Selke is also on the verge of a comeback.
  • Exequiel Palacios is nearing a return from a muscle injury, while striker Victor Boniface could be out until early April with a muscle tear.
  • Arthur will be out for several months after suffering a setback on his recovery from a thigh injury.

Prediction

  • Passions will run high in this Rhine derby with the two local rivals enjoying contrasting fortunes this term.
  • Eight points from the safety zone, struggling Koln are the league's lowest scorers with only 16 goals.
  • An historic 33 games unbeaten, Leverkusen have moved imperiously eight points clear of nearest challengers Bayern and appear to be cruising to their first-ever league title.
  • The reverse fixture ended 3-0 in Leverkusen's favour, but Koln are fighting for their lives and this will not be a walk in the park for Xabi Alonso's side.
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User Predictions

Comments (4)

 
  • No red for martel is a joke. Referee is cologne fan.

  • Looks like leverkusen just.play with 70-80% ��

  • Idiot Koln player got sent off 15th minute.

  • Leverkusen will have one eye on Thursdays game in Azerbaijan.