Probable Lineups
4-4-2
4-1-4-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
30.3
Average Age
29.1
186.8
Average Height (cm)
185.5
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga Qualification.
Missing Players
Holstein Kiel
FC Koln
| Player | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmet Arslan | Out | |
| Johannes van den Bergh | Out | |
| Mikkel Kirkeskov | Doubtful | |
| Stefan Thesker | Doubtful |
| Player | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Andersson | Doubtful |
Team News
Holstein Kiel
FC Koln
- Jonas Meffert and Alex Mühling are both back from suspension to help out in midfield, but Johannes van den Bergh is on the naughty step for a milestone booking.
- Mikkel Kirkeskov could return from a broken hand.
- Stefan Thesker is nearing a return from an Achilles problem.
- Ahmet Arslan has suffered an ACL injury.
- Steffen Baumgart will take over next season as coach, irrespective of what division the Billy Goats are in.
- Midfielders Ismail Jakobs and Ellyes Skhiri are available after suspension.
- Key forward Sebastian Andersson cannot shake off a knee niggle, but may be risked from the start for the crunch second leg.
- Florian Kainz is finally over his own knee problems, while former German international Jonas Hector is back to his best after a muscle injury.
1-4 final score