Professionals, 5. February 2021
Record against Leverkusen
Overall: 82 matches, 23 wins, 20 draws, 39 defeats, 102:140 goal difference
In the Bundesliga: 79 matches, 23 wins, 20 draws, 36 defeats, 101:134 goal difference
Looking back
The most recent Bundesliga meeting between the two sides in Leverkusen finished in a 2-0 win for Bayer on 23 November 2018. The teams drew 1-1 earlier this season.
Super Silas
Silas Wamangituka netted his 11th goal of the campaign in last week’s 2-0 win over Mainz 05. The last VfB player to reach that tally after 19 matchdays was Fredi Bobic in the 1996/97 season.
Success on the counter
Both these teams use their pace in transition to find the back of the net. VfB have struck six goals on the break so far this season, Leverkusen five.
Set-piece threat
Five of Bayer’s 32 goals this season have come from corner kicks – only Freiburg (six goals) have enjoyed more success from corners.
Steady at the back
Leverkusen have conceded just 19 goals after 19 matchdays this term. Only RB Leipzig have let in fewer (17), with Wolfsburg on the same number.