Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(24) 21 Goals 20 (36)
(19) 15 Assists 18 (29)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.7)
26.5 Average Age 25.6
183.6 Average Height (cm) 182.9
(0.9) 1.2 Shots pg 1.4 (1.2)
(51%) 48% Aerial Duel Success 53% (53%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.8)
(1) 0.9 Tackles pg 0.8 (1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Borussia M.Gladbach
Leverkusen
Player Reason Status Rating
Jan Olschowsky Out N/A
Yvandro Borges Sanches Out N/A
Robin Hack Doubtful 6.66
Nico Elvedi Doubtful 7.03
Player Reason Status Rating
Exequiel Palacios Out 6.87

Team News

Borussia M.Gladbach
Leverkusen
  • Back-up keeper Jan Olschowsky is ruled out till late October with a knee injury, while young talent Yvandro Borges Sanches is recovering from an ACL injury.
  • Nico Elvedi is struggling with a foot injury, while Robin Hack should be fit after illness.
  • Exequiel Palacios is on his way back from a knee op, but barring late injuries, Xabi Alonso has almost a full-strength squad to begin the title defence.

Prediction

  • The 62nd Bundesliga campaign gets underway with the champions taking a tricky Rhein derby trip under the lights to neighbours Gladbach.
  • Xabi Alonso's record-breakers seek to retain their Bundesliga title, claimed so remarkably last season after a magical unbeaten run of 38 league games.
  • Hosts Gladbach simply must improve after languishing in the bottom half for much of last season, finishing just a point off a relegation spot.
  • A derby draw seems a good option here with Gladbach showing early signs of improvement.
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User Predictions

Comments (6)

 
  • Wirtz real good

  • Goals were never in doubt.

  • Victor Boniface TSA +125

  • 2-2 draw

  • @LM10GOAT bro ong leverkusen is doing some black magic to score last minute goals.

  • 5 of the last 6 meetings have gone over 2.5 goals.Leverkusen netted 5 goals in each of their final 2 away league matches last season.