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SpVgg Greuther Fürth vs. Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer 04 Leverkusen may lose out on participation in the Bundesliga Champions League next season. For the first time since the 18th matchday, the Werkself is no longer in the top three places in the table. In addition, Bayer is threatened with being completely knocked out of the Champions League, as SC Freiburg is breathing down Leverkusen’s neck with only one point less. The unfortunate 0:0 draw in Bochum was followed by a 0:1 home defeat against Rasenball Leipzig last Sunday. In Fürth, Leverkusen are therefore all the more challenged to win.
Fürth must win to avoid relegation. However, the fact that the cloverleaves will not manage to stay in the league can be seen from the fact that nobody in Bavaria has ever proclaimed this goal this season. The sporting performances would not fit in with this either. Greuther Fürth is far down at the bottom of the table and has been winless for eight games in a row. Nevertheless, coach Stefan Leitl’s team wants to make life as difficult as possible for the Werkself. Whether Leverkusen could stumble in Fürth, you can read in our Fürth – Leverkusen betting tip.
Fürth – Leverkusen Info
– Date & Time: 23.04.2022, 15:30 Uhr
– Venue: Fürth, Sportpark Ronhof
– Competition: Bundesliga, 31st matchday
– TV broadcast: Sky
Fürth Form & Balance Check
After Greuther Fürth won their home match against Hertha BSC 2-1 on 12 February, staying in the league was a realistic goal for the Spielvereinigung from Bavaria. But Fürth were clever enough not to declare this goal, as the subsequent results showed. The third win of the season was now followed by eight winless games in a row, of which Fürth lost a whole four. For coach Leitl’s team, it is all about damage limitation. This is clear from the three 0:0 results from the last four matches.
Fewer goals conceded, but no points
Coach Stefan Leitl changed the Fürth system a few matchdays ago. He deviated from his 4-1-2-1-2 formation and now runs his team in a defensive 5-3-2 system. Fürth is implementing this brilliantly, especially on the defensive side. Fürth has an xGA value of 1.78 goals conceded per game. However, the cloverleaf was able to finish three of the last four games without conceding a goal. However, Fürth themselves did not score a goal of their own in these four games. The same means that the cloverleaves cannot win.
Fürth facts & analysis
– Fürth are in 18th place in the table with 17 points.
– Fürth have not won a full 8 games in a row.
– Fürth haven’t scored a goal in 4 games.
Leverkusen Form & Balance Check
Leverkusen are in a critical phase. After the Werkself made up for the derby defeat against Cologne with two wins in a row, the game in Bochum only ended in a 0-0 draw. Coach Seoane’s team actually won, but the goal scored on a penalty kick was taken back by the VAR because Diaby shot himself in the leg before scoring. Thus, the Werkself is missing two important points in the fight for the top class. But already in the last match Leverkusen had to accept the next bitter setback. Against their direct rivals from Leipzig, the Werkself lost 0:1 and had to give up the 3rd place in the table to the Saxons.
Three goals not scored
With an average of 2.3 goals per game, Bayer Leverkusen provide one of the most dangerous offensives in the Bundesliga. With a total of 68 goals, the Werkself is the third most successful team this season. But Leverkusen is running out of black powder in the closing stages of the season. The Werkself has failed to score in three of the last five games. In addition, Leverkusen are now waiting two games in a row for a goal of their own. Leverkusen are expected to score 1.67 goals per game. Against the last team in the table, it would therefore be a big surprise if Leverkusen were to go without a goal for the third time in a row.
Leverkusen facts & analysis
– Leverkusen are in 4th place in the table with 52 points.
– Since 2 games the Werkself waits for the 16th win of the season.
– Most recently, Leverkusen lost 0:1 against Leipzig.
Predicted line-up – last update on 21 April 2022
Greuther Fürth currently play a defensive 3-4-1-2 system under coach Stefan Leitl, which becomes a 5-3-2 system when the opponent has possession of the ball. For the match against Leverkusen, defender Bauer is suspended. Itter will replace him. In addition, Nielsen, who suffered a thigh injury against Hoffenheim, Seguin (muscle fibre tear in the calf), Meyerhöfer (ankle fracture) and Kehr (cruciate ligament tear) are out.
In Fürth, Andrich and Hincapie will be missing for the Werkself due to their respective suspensions. In addition, Bellarabi (muscle fibre tear in the thigh), Fosu-Mensah (muscle tendon injury in the thigh), Frimpong (syndesmosis tear in the ankle), Wirtz (cruciate ligament tear) and Adli (tendon tear in the thigh) are out injured. Coach Gerardo Seoane will therefore have to change the starting eleven again. Nevertheless, Leverkusen will play in their usual 4-2-3-1 system. There is also the option of switching to a 4-4-2 system.
Fürth – Leverkusen direct comparison & statistics
Fürth and Leverkusen have already met three times. In this duel, Leverkusen earned the more positive record. The Werkself won two games, whereas the cloverleaf has not yet been able to win a match. Another match ended in a draw. The last encounter was whistled 7:1 for Leverkusen.
– Jeremy Dudziak and Piero Hincapie scored their first Bundesliga goal in the first leg.
– Patrik Schick scored a four-pointer in the first leg, the only one so far this Bundesliga season.
– Fürth have never won against Leverkusen.
– The only match in Fürth between the two teams so far ended 0-0.
