Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(33) 13 Goals 44 (74)
(23) 9 Assists 44 (53)
(6.5) 6.5 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.6)
28 Average Age 27.2
184.7 Average Height (cm) 181.5
(0.8) 0.9 Shots pg 1.3 (1.1)
(50%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 55% (52%)
(0.4) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.8)
(1.1) 1 Tackles pg 0.9 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Union Berlin
RBL
Player Reason Status Rating
Danilho Doekhi Out 6.72
Sheraldo Becker Out 6.31
Brenden Aaronson Out 6.4
András Schäfer Doubtful 6.58
Lucas Tousart Doubtful 6.48
Rani Khedira Doubtful 6.42
Player Reason Status Rating
Amadou Haidara Out 7.06
El Chadaille Bitshiabu Out 6.05
Péter Gulácsi Doubtful 6.85
Benjamin Sesko Doubtful 6.83

Team News

Union Berlin
RBL
  • Brenden Aaronson is suspended after his sending off last weekend.
  • Summer signing Lucas Tousart and skipper Rani Khedira are both struggling with thigh injuries, while András Schäfer is on his way back from a foot operation.
  • Danilho Doekhi has broken his jaw, while Sheraldo Becker has suffered a thigh injury.
  • Amadou Haidara is ruled out with a muscle injury, while El Chadaille Bitshiabu will be out for several months with a knee injury. Summer signing Benjamin Sesko is struggling with a foot injury.
  • Goalkeeper Péter Gulácsi is back in training after an ACL injury, while summer signing Christoph Baumgartner is also fit after a thigh problem.

Prediction

  • An East German derby with both sides playing Champions League football this term.
  • After trailing at the break, Leipzig bounced back from an opening day defeat to thrash Stuttgart 5-1 last Friday.
  • Union are unbeaten in a club record 24 games at home and top the standings on goals scored ahead of the usual suspects Bayern.
  • Union won both meetings last season 2-1 and the home side can edge a narrow affair.
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User Predictions

Comments (4)

 
  • Btts and draw(lot of goals)

  • What a prediction. At least three goals here both teams have offensive powerhouse.

  • @Magix Are you joking, Union a offensive powerhouse ? :- )) Union's strength is the defence. They only score after freekicks, Corners headers or longshots.

  • bts derby