Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(9) 3 Goals 12 (19)
(7) 4 Assists 8 (12)
(6.2) 6.3 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.6)
28.3 Average Age 27.2
184.9 Average Height (cm) 184.6
(0.9) 0.9 Shots pg 1.4 (1.4)
(49%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 56% (57%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.8 (0.7)
(1.2) 1.1 Tackles pg 0.9 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Bochum
Leverkusen
Player Reason Status Rating
Bernardo Out N/A
Koji Miyoshi Doubtful 6
Myron Boadu Doubtful 6.46
Matús Bero Doubtful 6.37
Player Reason Status Rating
Amine Adli Out 6.5
Nordi Mukiele Out 6.02
Jeanuël Belocian Doubtful 6

Team News

Bochum
Leverkusen
  • Bernardo is struggling with a knee injury, while Matus Bero is still feeling a knee injury.
  • Koji Miyoshi is struggling with a thigh injury, while Myron Boadu missed the Bayern defeat last weekend but may return to contention.
  • Amine Adli is likely to miss the rest of the year with a fractured fibula, while Jeanuël Belocian is struggling with a foot injury. Nordi Mukiele is ruled out with a thigh injury.

Match FactsSponsored

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Bochum have conceded at least 3 goals in their last 5 matches (Bundesliga).
Over 2.5 goals
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Bochum have lost 10 of their last 11 matches (Bundesliga).
Bochum lose
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There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Bochum's last 7 games (Bundesliga).
Over 2.5 goals

Prediction

  • Bochum have all week to plot a shock under new coach Dieter Hecking, while Leverkusen will have to recover from their Champions League drubbing in Liverpool.
  • Still searching for an elusive first win of the campaign, Bochum have failed to keep a clean sheet in 25 games, losing their last two games 7-2 and 5-0.
  • Xabi Alonso's record-breaking champions sit in fourth, seven points off the top after showing some early season rust, with the joint most draws (4) stalling momentum.
  • Leverkusen cruised both games last season without conceding (5-0, 4-0) and can comfortably clinch the three points again as they look to close the gap at the top.
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User Predictions

Comments (1)

 
  • Bochum have the worst defensive record in the division shipping 29 goals in their opening 9 league games.