Gladbach vs Leverkusen predicted line-ups: Team news and more ahead of Bundesliga fixture today

Gladbach host Leverkusen in this big Saturday afternoon match

Saturday 23 May 2020 13:00 BST

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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:

Gladbach coasted to victory last weekend (Getty)

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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