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Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup vs RB Leipzig1 UNAVAILABLE

Bayer Leverkusen are without Maza at home to RB Leipzig in the BL1, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 5 official matches is: Flekken in goal, a back four of Tapsoba, Gutiérrez, Vázquez and Badé, and Moreira and Schick further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

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  • Unavailable: Maza (Out).
  • Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 24 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 80% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 5 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Bayer Leverkusen, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Carles Martínez Novell
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Formation tendency
3-4-2-1most-used · 24 of last 30
3-4-2-1
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4-2-3-1
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Sets up with a back three in 80% of matches.

Most Common Bayer Leverkusen Starting XI

Based on 5 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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What is Bayer Leverkusen's expected lineup today?
Bayer Leverkusen are without Maza at home to RB Leipzig in the BL1, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 5 official matches is: Flekken in goal, a back four of Tapsoba, Gutiérrez, Vázquez and Badé, and Moreira and Schick further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (3-4-2-1): Flekken, Tapsoba, Gutiérrez, Vázquez, Badé, García, Tillman, Fernández, Maza (out), Moreira, Schick.
Who started Bayer Leverkusen's last match?
Bayer Leverkusen's starting XI on 16 Sept 2026 in the UEFA Europa League (4-2-3-1): Mark Flekken, Lucas Vázquez, Loïc Badé, Edmond Tapsoba, Facundo Medina, Robert Andrich, Aleix García, Martin Terrier, Malik Tillman, Moussa Diaby, Patrik Schick.
Who takes penalties for Bayer Leverkusen?
P. Schick has taken the most penalties for Bayer Leverkusen in the 2025/26 season, scoring 4 of 5.
Who has made the most starts for Bayer Leverkusen this season?
Edmond Tapsoba leads with 5 starts for Bayer Leverkusen across all competitions this season.
What formation does Bayer Leverkusen use most often?
Bayer Leverkusen have used a 4-2-3-1 in 5 of their 5 matches this season.
Which Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper has started the most this season?
M. Flekken has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Bayer Leverkusen this season, starting 4 matches.
Which Bayer Leverkusen defender has started the most this season?
Edmond Tapsoba has made the most starts as defender for Bayer Leverkusen this season, starting 5 matches.
Which Bayer Leverkusen midfielder has started the most this season?
Aleix García has made the most starts as midfielder for Bayer Leverkusen this season, starting 5 matches.
Which Bayer Leverkusen forward has started the most this season?
Patrik Schick has made the most starts as forward for Bayer Leverkusen this season, starting 4 matches.
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