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19 November 2021, 13:08 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
Match Preview Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs VfL Bochum 1848 Bundesliga Nov 20, 2021

The German Bundesliga fixture, Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs. VfL Bochum 1848, kicks off at 15:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, November 20, at BayArena.

Preview Bayer 04 Leverkusen Bundesliga, Nov 20, 2021

Preview In a game full of several clear-cut chances, Bayer Leverkusen salvaged a point in a 1-1 draw against Hertha Berlin right before the international break. After a host of chances went by, Jovetic (42') eventually broke the deadlock three minutes shy of half-time. With a busy first forty-five minutes between the sticks gone, both goalkeepers left 22,187 spectators behind at the break. However, the hectic day continued right after the interval, with Hertha’s Alexander Schwolow being the busier of the two goalkeepers. Bayer Leverkusen were eventually rewarded for their efforts in the final third. Right at the death, Robert Andrich (90') tucked the ball away to secure a precious point for his side at the Olympiastadion. The draw leaves Bayer Leverkusen without a win after four matchdays: WLDLD, and saw the club drop two spots from 4th to 6th place, having picked up 18 points after 5W, 3D, & 3L. A decent goal ratio of 2.18 g.p.g. this season leaves Leverkusen with 24 goals after eleven Bundesliga appearances. The club has conceded 17 times (1.55 goals conceded per game) and has a G.D. of +7. A 4—2—3—1 formation, with Alario in attack, is expected from Gerardo Seoane against Bochum on Saturday. On the injury table, Bakker (ankle), Baumgartlinger (knee), and Fosu-Mensah (knee) are all ruled out, while Aranguiz (calf) and Schick’s availability remains in doubt.

Preview VfL Bochum 1848 Bundesliga, Nov 20, 2021

Preview Before the international break, VfL Bochum picked up a 2-0 win over Hoffenheim at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion with 19,600 spectators in attendance. Soma Novothny (66') broke the deadlock six minutes past the hour, well before Pantovic (90'+7) wrapped up the three points inside stoppage time. The comfortable 2-0-win saw Bochum move two spots higher, from 14th to 12th place on the Bundesliga table, while having 13 points after 4W, 1D, & 6L. It was also Bochum’s third win in five Bundesliga appearances: LWWLW. With 9 of the 13 points coming in the last five games, the numbers at both ends of the pitch are yet to even out. The club has 10 goals after 11 Bundesliga games. An average goal ratio of 0.91 goals per game. In contrast, Die Unabsteigbaren have conceded 18 goals so far, which leaves Bochum with an average of 1.64 goals per 90 minutes. It remains questionable if Bochum’s nascent form will be seen once again at the weekend. Thomas Reis is tipped to start with the 4—3—3 formation against Bayer Leverkusen, with Asano, Polter, and Christopher Antwi-Adjei in attack. On availability, Zoller (knee) is ruled out, while Blum (thigh) and Esser (shoulder) are in doubt. Holtmann’s availability is also shrouded in uncertainty along with Robert Tesche (hip).

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