Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(52) 44 Goals 35 (57)
(39) 26 Assists 31 (44)
(6.5) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.5)
28.7 Average Age 25.8
186.3 Average Height (cm) 182.2
(0.8) 1 Shots pg 0.9 (0.9)
(50%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 50% (47%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.7 (1)
(1.2) 0.9 Tackles pg 1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Borussia M.Gladbach
Leverkusen
Player Reason Status Rating
Marcus Thuram Doubtful 7.09
Player Reason Status Rating
Timothy Fosu-Mensah Doubtful 6.14
Charles Aránguiz Doubtful 6.41
Patrik Schick Doubtful 6.66

Team News

Borussia M.Gladbach
Leverkusen
  • Jonas Omlin will start between the sticks having joined as Yann Sommer's replacement.
  • Hannes Wolf is fit after recovering from a shoulder injury, while Ko Itakura has recovered from a ligament tear. Florian Neuhaus is nearing a return from a partial ligament rupture.
  • Noah Mbamba-Muanda has joined from Club Brügge in Belgium.
  • Robert Andrich is available after suspension, while Patrik Schick has undergone surgery after problems with his adductors. The Czech striker is not expected to make the squad.
  • Charles Aranguiz is struggling with a calf injury, but Florian Wirtz is finally fit after a serious ACL injury which prevented him taking part in the World Cup for Germany.

Prediction

  • Just over 70 kilometres separate the two sides for this Rhine derby.
  • Gladbach are yet to win away this term under Daniel Farke, but have prevailed in six out of eight in front of their fervent home fans.
  • Bayer Leverkusen's new manager bounce under Xabi Alonso finally gained some momentum with three wins in a row before the winter break to finally start climbing the table.
  • Leverkusen have won the last five meetings with Gladbach and could carry on where they left off last year.
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