Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(74) 44 Goals 30 (46)
(53) 28 Assists 24 (33)
(6.6) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
26.7 Average Age 26.9
182.4 Average Height (cm) 187.7
(1.1) 1 Shots pg 0.9 (0.7)
(52%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 55% (53%)
(0.5) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1) 0.9 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

RBL
FC Heidenheim
Player Reason Status Rating
Willi Orbán Out 6.86
El Chadaille Bitshiabu Out 6.05
Dani Olmo Out 7.17
Benjamin Henrichs Doubtful 6.98
Xavi Simons Doubtful 7.58
Player Reason Status Rating
Elidon Qenaj Out N/A
Thomas Keller Out 6
Eren Dinkçi Out 6.75

Team News

RBL
FC Heidenheim
  • Xavi Simons has a shoulder injury, while El Chadaille Bitshiabu is neariing a return from a knee injury. Captain Willi Orban is expected to return ahead of schedule in December after a knee injury.
  • Spanish international Dani Olmo will not return till next year because of a shoulder injury. Benjamin Henrichs is struggling with a virus.
  • Eren Dinkçi is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card, while Elidon Qenaj and Thomas Keller both suffered ACL injuries.

Prediction

  • Minnows Heidenheim have all week to prepare, while Leipzig relinquished a two-goal lead and lost 3-2 at Manchester City in the Champions League in midweek.
  • Heidenheim gave a good account of themselves at Bayern recently, eventually going down 4-2 after hauling back a two-goal deficit.
  • But Leipzig should have too much quality for minnows Heidenheim on home soil.
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