Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form and Lineup
Kasper Hjulmand's team have lost only once in the previous nine rounds, but over this stretch have somehow contrived to draw four times. Yes, things are fine in attack (62 goals), but there are problems at the back. Since the end of February, Bayer 04 Leverkusen have conceded 14 goals in their last nine Bundesliga outings and have kept only two clean sheets.
Key numbers for Bayer 04 Leverkusen:
Bayer 04 Leverkusen have scored in the first half in seven matches in a row.
The hosts have collected 65 yellow cards this season (the fourth-worst figure in the league).
In 11 of their last 14 home matches, Hjulmand's side have scored in the second half.
Probable lineup (3-4-2-1): Jan Blaswich — Robert Andrich, Jarell Quansah, Edmond Tapsoba — Montrell Calbret, Exequiel Palacios, Aleix Garcia, Alejandro Grimaldo — Ibrahim Maza, Nathan Tella — Patrik Schick
Out: Christian Koufane, Martin Terrier, Mark Flekken, Lucas Vazquez (injuries)
RB Leipzig Form and Lineup
Ole Werner's team have hit phenomenal form, arriving in Leverkusen on the back of a run of five consecutive wins. Leipzig are showing an exemplary balance: they score as many as Bayer 04 Leverkusen, but have conceded only three times in the last five rounds. The Bulls adapt to any opponent and are extremely dangerous away from home, where they have lost only once in their last seven matches.
Key numbers for Leipzig:
RB Leipzig have conceded fewer than two goals in eight consecutive matches.
In their last five matches, the Bulls have scored in the second half.
Ole Werner's team have received only 46 yellow cards this season, with only Heidenheim (43) doing better.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Maarten Vandevoordt — Ridle Baku, Willi Orban, El Chadaille Bitshiabu, Max Finkgrafe — Assan Ouedraogo, Xaver Schlager, Christoph Baumgartner — Jan Diomande, Romulo, Antonio Nusa
Out: Castello Lukeba, David Raum, Ezechiel Banzuzi, Leopold Zingerle, Sali Suleiman, Nicolas Seiwald, Viggo Goebel (injuries)
