3
Leverkusen have scored at least three goals in each of their last three league games. Striker Patrik Schick and winger Moussa Diaby already have three goals each, while Florian Wirtz has registered three assists.
5
Bayer are unbeaten in five games against VfB in all competitions, winning three and drawing one of the teams’ last four Bundesliga meetings (5-2, 1-1, 1-0 and 2-0). In 2019/20, they also beat VfB 2-1 in the last 16 of the DFB Cup.
10
Leverkusen have racked up ten yellow cards in just four league games – more than any other team in the division. VfB are currently on eight bookings.
12
Bayer have been capturing fans’ imagination with their attacking approach this term, netting 12 league goals so far. Only Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich have scored more in the Bundesliga in 2021/22.
18
Highly-rated midfielder Wirtz has only just turned 18. In three league appearances this term, he has scored twice and set up another three goals. Two weeks ago, Wirtz became the youngest ever Bundesliga player with seven goals to their name.
23
Leverkusen acquired the services of Odilon Kossounou from Club Brugge for 23 million euros this summer. The centre-back, who is the fourth-most expensive signing in the club’s history, has played every minute of Bayer’s league campaign so far.