Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(82) 47 Goals 34 (58)
(59) 40 Assists 29 (40)
(6.8) 7.1 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.6)
32.4 Average Age 31.5
185.5 Average Height (cm) 185.6
(1.2) 1.2 Shots pg 1 (0.9)
(51%) 56% Aerial Duel Success 46% (47%)
(0.7) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.5)
(1.4) 1.4 Tackles pg 0.9 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 2. Bundesliga.

Missing Players

FC Koln
Holstein Kiel
Player Reason Status Rating
Niklas Hauptmann Out 6.32
Matthias Lehmann Out 6.21
Simon Terodde Doubtful 7.49
Player Reason Status Rating
David Kinsombi Out 6.9
Kingsley Schindler Out 6.79
Philipp Sander Out 6

Team News

FC Koln
Holstein Kiel
  • Christian Clemens and Marcel Risse provide further options on the right wing.
  • Florian Kainz could get a chance on the left flank, if manager Markus Anfang decides to field Jonas Hector in the back-three.
  • Anthony Modeste could partner Jhon Córdoba up front, with Simon Terodde currently recovering from an illness.
  • Dominik Schmidt returns from a one-match ban to start at centre-back.
  • Jonas Meffert is back from suspension as well and could get a chance in defensive midfield.
  • Masaya Okugawa and Franck Evina offer further options in attacking positions.

Prediction

  • Cologne had an even longer international break than other teams after their game at Duisburg had been postponed a fortnight ago. They sit on top of the table with a game in hand now and will hope to increase their lead this weekend.
  • Kiel got back on track with a 5-1 win over Aue a fortnight ago. They trail the promotion play-off spot by five points and will hope to further shorten the gap against their former manager's new side.
  • Expect this to be an intense game with several chances at both ends of the pitch.
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