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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(87) 53 Goals 34 (55)
(70) 43 Assists 33 (43)
(6.9) 7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
26.5 Average Age 25.2
180.4 Average Height (cm) 183.5
(1.1) 1.4 Shots pg 0.9 (0.9)
(52%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 52% (50%)
(0.7) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.6)
(1) 0.9 Tackles pg 0.9 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Leverkusen
Borussia M.Gladbach
Player Reason Status Rating
Exequiel Palacios Out 7.32
Arthur Out 6.92
Victor Boniface Out 7.49
Jonathan Tah Out 6.96
Jeremie Frimpong Doubtful 7.08
Edmond Tapsoba Out 6.78
Odilon Kossounou Out 6.92
Amine Adli Out 6.78
Player Reason Status Rating
Jonas Omlin Out 6.72
Manu Koné Doubtful 6.7
Tomás Cvancara Doubtful 6.33
Ko Itakura Out 6.7

Team News

Leverkusen
Borussia M.Gladbach
  • Odilon Kossounou is away at AFCON with the Ivory Coast, as well as Edmond Tapsoba and Amine Adli.
  • Exequiel Palacios and Jeremie Frimpong both picked up injuries against Leipzig. Jonathan Tah is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card.
  • Victor Boniface could be out until early April.
  • Arthur will be out for several months after suffering a setback on his recovery from a thigh injury.
  • Julian Weigl is available after suspension. Jonas Omlin is ruled out due to a shoulder injury, while Ko Itakura is away at the Asian Cup with Japan.
  • Manu Koné is struggling with a hip injury. Tomas Cvancara has ligament damage.

Prediction

  • League leaders Leverkusen have grabbed last minute winners in back-to-back games to maintain their momentum at the top.
  • Gladbach have dropped the most points after taking the lead, including last weekend's 2-1 home loss to Augsburg.
  • Leverkusen won the reverse fixture 3-0 and should easily win this local derby with goals at both ends.
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