Team News
Freiburg
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt has recovered from ankle problems.
Christian Günter has overcome a muscle injury, while back-up keeper Mark Flekken is over an ankle injury.
Right-back Lukas Kübler continues his recovery from a knee operation.
German international Robin Koch has a minor back problem but should be fit.
Janik Haberer is struggling with an ankle injury, while young talent Yannik Keitel is over a foot injury.
Bayer Leverkusen
Key forward Kevin Volland is nearing a return from an ankle injury.
Jonathan Tah has been suffering from a bad back and will be assessed nearer the game.
Edmond Tapsoba has also caught the eye in defence since arriving from Vitoria Guimaraes.
Skipper Lars Bender is missing with a foot injury.
Florian Wirtz, the third youngest player in the history of the Bundesliga, has impressed since his initial forays.
Paulinho impressed before the Coronavirus crisis, while Charles Aránguiz has just extended his contract. Julian Baumgartlinger has overcome a knee problem, while Kerem Demirbay has been in good form too.
Leon Bailey and Wendell are also contenders for a starting berth.
Prediction
- Freiburg let slip a 3-1 lead to draw in Frankfurt, while Leverkusen slipped to a shock 4-1 home defeat to Wolfsburg in midweek.
- Coach Peter Bosz has a luxury of riches at his disposal, especially in midfield.
- Look for Leverkusen to get back to winning ways against a Freiburg side who have flatlined before and after Corona.