Probable Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen
3-4-2-1
Bayern Munich
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(48) 31 Goals 47 (74)
(37) 23 Assists 35 (54)
(6.5) 6.8 Average Ratings 7.1 (6.8)
24.6 Average Age 26.7
183.3 Average Height (cm) 181.9
(0.9) 0.9 Shots pg 1.5 (1.2)
(46%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 58% (56%)
(0.9) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.9 (1.3)
(1.3) 1 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Leverkusen
Bayern
Player Reason Status Rating
Andrey Lunev Out 6.06
Karim Bellarabi Doubtful 6.01
Patrik Schick Doubtful 6.66
Charles Aránguiz Doubtful 6.41
Player Reason Status Rating
Lucas Hernández Out 6.63
Manuel Neuer Out 6.82
Eric Choupo-Moting Out 7.25

Team News

Leverkusen
Bayern
  • Xabi Alonso may rotate after the Europa League on Thursday, but striker Patrik Schick is struggling with a niggling groin problem.
  • Karim Bellarabi has been feeling unwell and is doubtful. Backup goalkeeper Andrey Lunev has a back injury, and Charles Aranguiz continues to struggle with a calf injury.
  • Striker Eric Choupo-Moting is ruled out with a back injury.
  • Yann Sommer has taken over in goal after captain Manuel Neuer broke his leg in a skiing accident.
  • Lucas Hernández suffered an ACL injury during the World Cup and will not play again this season.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
1 B. Munich 16 7 3 55
7 B. Leverkusen 12 4 10 40

Prediction

  • Leverkusen were involved in Europa League action in Budapest on Thursday evening, while the champions enjoyed all week to focus on hatching a plan to maintain their regained lead at the top.
  • Leverkusen are slightly improved under Xabi Alonso, and will be eyeing Europa League qualification.
  • Bayern won here last season 5-1 and are unbeaten in six games against the hosts, including a 4-0 win in the reverse fixture.
  • All things considered, a reasonably comfortable Bayern win is the play.
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Bayer Leverkusen
Bayern Munich
J. Frimpong 7.21
M. Diaby 7.14
E. Palacios 6.86
J. Kimmich 7.44
J. Musiala 7.38
E. C-Moting 7.25
M. Diaby 8
J. Frimpong 8
A. Hlozek 4
J. Musiala 11
E. C-Moting 10
S. Gnabry 9
M. Diaby 6
J. Frimpong 6
F. Wirtz 4
J. Musiala 8
T. Müller 7
L. Sané 5

Match Forecast

Bayern Munich will score a long shot  
Bayer Leverkusen will make a comeback if they go behind  
Bayer Leverkusen will score as a result of an opposition error  
Bayern Munich will score as a result of an opposition error  
Bayern Munich will control the game in the opposition's half  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.