Probable Lineups

4-4-2
Freiburg
4-3-3
Bayer Leverkusen
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(44) 35 Goals 56 (65)
(31) 22 Assists 42 (49)
(6.7) 7.1 Average Ratings 7.3 (6.8)
25 Average Age 24.6
184.1 Average Height (cm) 185.6
(1) 1.3 Shots pg 1.5 (1.1)
(46%) 43% Aerial Duel Success 55% (55%)
(1.5) 1.1 Dribbles pg 1 (1.1)
(1.7) 1.3 Tackles pg 1.6 (2.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Mensur Mujdza Out 7.03
Sebastian Freis Out 6.24
Cedric Makiadi Out 7.14
Player Reason Status Rating
Michal Kadlec Out 7.36
Karim Bellarabi Out 6.7

Team News

Freiburg
  • With Mensur Mujdza injured, Vegar Hedenstad will get his chance at right-back.
  • In defensive midfield, Johannes Flum could replace Cedric Makiadi again.
  • Jan Rosenthal returns from suspension to start instead od Karim Guédé up front.
Bayer Leverkusen
  • Sebastian Boenisch and Hajime Hosogai compete for a spot at left-back.
  • In central midfield, manager Hyypiä won't make any changes.
  • Gonzalo Castro will most likely keep his spot on the right flank, with Sidney Sam having to wait for his chance to return.

Prediction

  • Freiburg are 6th in the table and one of the huge surprises this season. Manager Streich has found a system and pressing game that is hard to beat for any team in the league.
  • Leverkusen are still second in the league, behind Bayern. They are very consistent and target man Stefan Kießling is in great form.
  • Expect this to be a close game from the outset. Leverkusen have more quality, but Freiburg are hard to beat at home.
Prediction:
Freiburg
1
2
Bayer Leverkusen
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
3 B. Leverkusen 19 8 7 65 dwwwww
5 Freiburg 14 9 11 51 wllwwl

Top Players

Freiburg
Bayer Leverkusen
D. Caligiuri 7.53
M. Kruse 7.51
O. Sorg 7.31
S. Kießling 8.01
D. Carvajal 7.63
A. Schürrle 7.62
M. Kruse 11
J. Schmid 11
D. Caligiuri 5
S. Kießling 25
A. Schürrle 11
G. Castro 6
M. Kruse 8
J. Schmid 4
J. Rosenthal 3
S. Kießling 7
G. Castro 7
A. Schürrle 7

Match Forecast

Bayer Leverkusen will dominate in the air  
Bayer Leverkusen will score from a setpiece situation  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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