Probable Lineups
4-4-2
3-4-3
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.6)
6.8
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.6)
26.5
Average Age
25.5
183.6
Average Height (cm)
182.9
(1)
1.3
Shots pg
1.4
(1.3)
(49%)
46%
Aerial Duel Success
54%
(55%)
(0.6)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.7
(1)
(1.2)
1.1
Tackles pg
0.9
(1.2)
* 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 | 6.6 | |
| Nico Elvedi | Doubtful | 6.84 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exequiel Palacios | Out | 6.48 |
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.
