Holstein Kiel were thoroughly outclassed by Eintracht Frankfurt considering they conceded three times, faced four big chances and were at the receiving end of nearly 2.5 xG before they managed to score their consolation goal in the 73rd minute.

The hosts have conceded two or more goals in 12 of their 13 most recent matches and have shipped 14 times in their past five.

Despite their dire situation at the bottom of the table, the Storks are only one point from 16th-placed Heidenheim, who occupy the division's relegation playoff spot, and that could offer them their most realistic chance of escaping demotion the 2. Bundesliga given 15th-placed Hoffenheim have 21 points.

Boss Marcel Rapp's team are winless in their last five – drawing two and losing three – and have been beaten in 15 of their 22 league outings this campaign.

Holstein Kiel boast a positive record in their last four games at home considering they have won two and drawn one at Holstein-Stadion in that time, scoring 12 while conceding eight.

Leverkusen come into Saturday's clash having somehow failed to beat Bayern Munich, with Xabi Alonso's side missing five big chances, hitting the woodwork twice and limiting the Bavarians to just two shots all game.

Die Schwarzroten's stalemate with the league leaders was their second consecutive 0-0 draw, though they did score six times in their prior two games and found the back of the net in each of their previous 17.

The visitors must win if they have any ambition of retaining their Bundesliga crown considering they trail Bayern by eight points with 12 fixtures remaining, but there is a chance that the Bavarians could drop points on Sunday given they face third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt.

However, Leverkusen were held to a 2-2 stalemate by Holstein Kiel on October 5 despite leading 2-0 after eight minutes.

The champions have failed to achieve victory in four of their seven most recent games – drawing three and losing one – but they have triumphed in nine of their last 12 in the Bundesliga.

Alonso's team have failed to win their past three outings on the road having drawn two and lost one, though they won each of their previous four while keeping three clean sheets.

Holstein Kiel possible starting lineup:

Weiner; Becker, Zec, Komenda; Ivezic, Gigovic, Remberg, Knudsen, Holtby; Harres, Machino

Bayer Leverkusen possible starting lineup:

Hradecky; Tah, Tapsoba, Hincapie; Frimpong, Xhaka, Palacios, Grimaldo; Tella, Wirtz, Boniface