Expected Borussia Dortmund lineup for Bayer Leverkusen clash

Gregor Kobel will start in goal for Borussia Dortmund on Sunday, and will hope to keep the likes of Victor Boniface and Florian Wirtz at bay.

Edin Terzic has heavily relied on Mats Hummels in the big matches this season. Although he could be given a breather this weekend after putting in a commanding shift against Atletico Madrid. If that does prove to be the case, Niklas Süle would come into the starting XI.

Nico Schlotterbeck has featured in all but two of Borussia Dortmund's games this season. And he looks set to play from the start again on Sunday.

Both Julian Ryerson and Ian Maatsen were afforded some rest last weekend. But they are set for a hard-fought battle against Álex Grimaldo and Jeremie Frimpong respectively on Sunday.

In midfield, we will likely see Emre Can start in the number six role against his former club. Marcel Sabitzer has been in excellent form of late and is set to lead Borussia Dortmund's midfield charge again on Sunday.

Fitness levels will likely dictate whether Julian Brandt can start in attacking midfield. If the former Bayer Leverkusen playmaker is rested, one of Felix Nmecha or Marco Reus would come into the starting XI.