Gladbach vs Leverkusen predicted line-ups: Team news and more ahead of Bundesliga fixture today
Gladbach host Leverkusen in this big Saturday afternoon match
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Your support makes all the difference.The Bundesliga returns this weekend with Gladbach hosting Leverkusen in a heavyweight tussle.
Gladbach are enjoying a superb season and currently sit third, and could even leapfrog Dortmund if results go in their favour today.
They made a winning return last weekend, easing past Eintracht Frankfurt 3-1.
But Leverkusen are also in good form having hammered Werder Bremen 4-1, and a win could lift them all the way up to third.
Here’s everything you need to know:
What time is the game?
The match kicks off today at 2.30pm GMT.
Where can I watch it?
The match will be broadcast on BT Sport.
Subscribers are also able to stream the game online via the BT Sport website.
What are the predicted line-ups?
Gladbach:
Sommer; Rainer, Ginter, Elvedi, Bensebaini; Neuhaus, Strobl; Plea, Hofmann, Thuram; Embolo
Leverkusen:
Hradecky; Weiser, Tapsoba, Bender, Sinkgraven; Aranguiz, Demirbay; Diaby, Amiri, Wirtz; Havertz
Odds
Gladbach: 16/11
Draw: 11/4
Leverkusen: 9/5
Prediction
We think Gladbach will have just enough to get them over the line here.
Gladbach 2-1 Leverkusen
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