Time is running out for Bayer Leverkusen to step out of their current funk. Die Werkself have dropped from Champions League spots all the way down to the eighth place in the Bundesliga, jeopardizing their chances of playing European football next season. With that in mind, Roger Schmidt's side will try to beat twelve-placed Hamburg at BayArena, something that might be easier said than done.
Recently, neither team has enjoyed the best of luck, as Bayer Leverkusen has only won one of their six latest Bundesliga outings. Bruno Labbadia's team has also been struggling in the past few weeks, winning two of their last six.
In their previous meeting this season, both sides cancelled themselves up front to give fans a not so satisfying goal-less draw at Imtech Arena.
Key stats for Bayer Leverkusen & Hambur ahead of their matchup on Sunday
Bayer Leverkusen
After losing their two most recent matches at home, Roger Schmidt will have some good news for their fans, as some key players might be available for Sunday's game. Stefan Kiessling already played in their Europa League game against Villarreal on Thursday, and will be expected to team up with Javier Hernández up front. In fact, "Chicharito" will try to recover his goal scoring form after missing last week's clash due to a one match ban.
Hamburg
Coach Bruno Labbadia will try to build on last week's performance against Hertha, which granted them a 2-0 win. In order to do that, he will have to make some adjustments to his squad, since Emir Spahic will sit this one out due to a one match ban. Furthermore, midfielder Aaron Hunt has been struggling with some back problems, which could force him to miss this game against Bayer.
Head to head
History tells us that, since 1979, Bayer Leverkusen and Hamburg have played 76 games in all competitions against each other. Hamburg has the upper hand in the series, having won 29 of those matchups. Nevertheless, the Aspirins have won four of their seven most recent games, including a 4-0 blowout last season.
Where to watch Bayer Leverkusen vs Hamburg on TV or online?
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Fans living in Germany can follow this game on TeleClub Sport Live, Sky Go Deutschland, Sky Bundesliga 2/HD and Sport1.FM, starting at 15:30 hrs CET.
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BT Sport Live Streaming & BT Sport Europe will broadcast this game in the U.K. , starting at 14:30 hrs GMT.
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In Canada, SportsNet World Now will broadcast this game at 07:30 hrs PDT.
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Chicharito's fans in Mexico will be able to follow the outcome of this game on Fox Play Latin America and Fox Sports Cono Sur, starting at 08:30 hrs CST.
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