Bayer Leverkusen vs. VfL Wolfsburg preview: Out-of-form sides clash for crucial points

Bayer Leverkusen Kasper Hjulmand’s side challenged Arsenal more than expected, but their league form has been a huge concern since February. Die Werkself have only managed two wins from eight in this timeframe as doubts start to emerge over the Danish coach’s job security. Before the international break, Leverkusen failed to beat bottom-placed Heidenheim in a six-goal thriller.

Similarly, they have conceded three goals in the draw at Freiburg in their previous away fixture. Team News Aleix Garcia is the next Leverkusen player to miss a league game for accumulated yellow cards. Jarell Quansah was unable to join England’s squad with thigh issues, and he’ll be missing Saturday’s game as well.

Martin Terrier will also be on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury. VfL Wolfsburg As one of the few clubs yet to be relegated from Bundesliga, Wolfsburg are facing one of their most challenging campaigns since promotion three decades ago. The return of Dieter Hecking promised to avoid that risk in the final months of the season.

However, since the arrival of the 61-year-old coach, Wolfsburg only drew with Hoffenheim before the home defeat to Werder Bremen in a relegation six-pointer. The Lower Saxony club are winless in their last ten Bundesliga encounters. Team News Moritz Jenz and Lovro Majer will be absent due to suspensions after incidents in injury-time against Bremen.