Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(71) 52 Goals 38 (61)
(54) 30 Assists 28 (45)
(6.8) 7 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.6)
34.2 Average Age 34.2
182.9 Average Height (cm) 182.5
(1.1) 1.3 Shots pg 0.8 (0.9)
(49%) 53% Aerial Duel Success 51% (50%)
(0.8) 0.8 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.5)
(1.4) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Borussia Dortmund
Werder Bremen
Player Reason Status Rating
Mario Götze Out 6.7
André Schürrle Out 6.89
Julian Weigl Out 7.07
Player Reason Status Rating
Izet Hajrovic Out 6.5
Clemens Fritz Out 6.72
Justin Eilers Out N/A
Luca Caldirola Out 6.5
Robert Bauer Out 6.92
Santiago García Doubtful 6.97

Team News

Borussia Dortmund
Werder Bremen
  • Marc Bartra could return from injury to start at centre-back.
  • Nuri Sahin will possibly replace the injured Julian Weigl in defensive midfield.
  • Gonzalo Castro returns from a one-match ban and provides a further option in central midfield if manager Thomas Tuchel decides to switch to a 4-1-4-1.
  • Niklas Moisander returns from suspension to start at centre-back, with manager Alexander Nouri most likely sacrificing one of his attacking players to switch back to a 3-5-2 here.
  • Maximilian Eggestein and Florian Grillitsch compete for a spot in central midfield.
  • Ulisses Garcia will most likely replace the suspended Robert Bauer at wing-back.

Prediction

  • Dortmund currently occupy third spot, but sit only four goals ahead of Hoffenheim after a disappointing draw with Augsburg last weekend. They want to secure direct qualification to next season's Champions League group stages with a win here against an attack-minded opponent.
  • Werder have lost back-to-back games, in which they conceded nine goals, but will look to improve their balance by switching back to a 3-5-2 here. They need a win here to qualify for the Europa League and are dependent on teams above them dropping points elsewhere.
  • Expect this to be an intense game with several chances at both ends of the pitch.
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