Probable Lineups
3-4-2-1
4-5-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.7)
7
Average Ratings
6.8
(6.6)
30.2
Average Age
31
185.1
Average Height (cm)
183.9
(0.9)
1.3
Shots pg
0.9
(0.9)
(55%)
60%
Aerial Duel Success
54%
(51%)
(1)
0.8
Dribbles pg
0.7
(0.6)
(1.2)
1
Tackles pg
0.9
(1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.
Missing Players
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia M.Gladbach
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcel Schmelzer | Out | N/A | |
| Dan-Axel Zagadou | Out | 6.31 | |
| Tobias Raschl | Out | N/A | |
| Mateu Morey | Doubtful | 6.48 | |
| Nico Schulz | Doubtful | 6.18 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas Poulsen | Out | N/A | |
| Alassane Pléa | Doubtful | 6.83 | |
| László Bénes | Doubtful | 6.24 | |
| Breel Embolo | Doubtful | 6.66 | |
| Denis Zakaria | Doubtful | 6.52 | |
| Julio Villalba | Doubtful | N/A | |
| Valentino Lazaro | Doubtful | 6.52 |
Team News
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia M.Gladbach
- English wonderboy Jude Bellingham and new signing from PSG Thomas Meunier are both pushing for Bundesliga debuts this weekend.
- Thorgan Hazard and Marco Reus will both be keen to line up against their former club. Reus made his comeback after 223 days out with an adductor injury in the cup on Monday and scored.
- Jadon Sancho is still a Dortmund player and expected to play every game unless he is told otherwise amid interest from Manchester United.
- Tobias Raschl has a muscle injury, while Marcel Schmelzer is a long-term absentee after a knee operation.
- Mateu Morey has a thigh muscle problem and Dan-Axel Zagadou has a knee injury. Nico Schulz has a calf injury.
- Laszlo Benes and Breel Embolo both have ankle problems, while new signing Valentin Lazaro has a thigh injury.
- Denis Zakaria and Alassane Plea are closing in on returns but this weekend may come to soon for the pair.
- Andreas Poulsen has undergone a shoulder operation, while Julio Villalba has a muscle injury.
