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LEV vs UNN Dream11 Match Preview: Bayer Leverkusen will be taking on Union Berlin for the quarter-final match in the DFB-Pokal. In terms of the league standings, Leverkusen is fifth in the Bundesliga with 44 points, while Union Berlin accommodates the 10th spot with 30 points. Talking about recent form, Bayer Leverkusen’s three-match winning run came to an end through a draw to RB Leipzig. As for Union Berlin, they’ve won two, lost two and drawn one game from their last five league fixtures.
Match Details
Date- Wednesday, March 4
Kick-Off- 11:00 PM (IST)
Venue- Bay Arena
Bayer Leverkusen
The skipper Lars Bender should be assessed after not being a part of the squad that took on Leipzig due to a hip issue. However, Aranguiz and Diaby are both in contention of starting here. The main man up front Kevin Volland remains on the sidelines as well, while Wendell and Sinkgraven is likely to fill in at left-back.
Union Berlin
Union Belin has squared off fairly well in DFB-Poka as they’ve conceded just the one goal in the cup competition. Midfielder Schmiedebach is doubtful to start having missed the previous two games. Meanwhile, Gogia and Mees remain long-term absentees due to injuries. Urs Fischer should persist with a similar eleven that featured in the 2-2 draw to Wolfsburg.
LEV (Expected Playing 11)- L Hradecky; J Tah, S Bender, E Tapsoba; N Amiri, K Demirbay, E Palcios, Wendell; K Havertz, L Alario, L Bailey
UNN (Expected Playing 11)- R Gikiewicz; M Friedrich, K Schlotterbeck, N Subotic; C Trimmel, C Gentner, R Andrich, C Lenz; Y Malli, M Buller; S Andersson
Kai Harvertz has been pivotal in Leverkusen’s midfield. The 20-year-old has five goals, four assists and has a pass accuracy of 86.8% from 1798 minutes in the league this season.
Sebastian Andersson could be the danger man from Union Berlin’s end. The centre-forward has 10 goals and an assist from 24 appearances in the Bundesliga this season
Leon Bailey can pack a punch in the advanced role for Bayer Leverkusen. Bailey has five goals, an assist and has a pass accuracy of 70.2% from 664 minutes in the Bundesliga this season and could earn you points in today match prediction.
Christopher Trimmel has been one of the standouts for Union Berlin in defence as well as while going in forward. Trimmel has six assists with a pass accuracy of 70% from 22 appearances in the league this season and can earn you points in Dream11 match prediction.
Bayer Leverkusen in front of home support will be starting in as favourites.
Goalkeeper- R Gikiewicz
Defenders- J Tah, L Bender, K Schlotterbeck
Midfielders- K Havertz, L Bailey (C), N Amiri, M Bulter
Forwards- L Alario, S Andersson (VC)
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