Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(65) 53 Goals 37 (49)
(48) 31 Assists 29 (34)
(6.4) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.4)
28.3 Average Age 27.3
186 Average Height (cm) 185.2
(0.9) 1.2 Shots pg 1 (0.9)
(50%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 50% (49%)
(0.4) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1) 1 Tackles pg 1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Hoffenheim
Augsburg
Player Reason Status Rating
Marco John Out N/A
Mërgim Berisha Out 5.99
Player Reason Status Rating
Raphael Framberger Out N/A
Robert Gumny Out 6.23
Reece Oxford Out N/A
Elvis Rexhbeçaj Doubtful 6.42

Team News

Hoffenheim
Augsburg
  • John Anthony Brooks is available after suspension, but Mërgim Berisha and Marco John have suffered ACL injuries and both will be out long-term.
  • Top scorer Ermedin Demirovic is available after suspension, while former West Ham defender Reece Oxford has long COVID.
  • Elvis Rexhbeçaj won't play again this season because of a broken foot. Robert Gumny and Raphael Framberger are both out for several months after suffering an ACL injury.

Prediction

  • Under Pellegrino Matarazzo's tutelage, Hoffenheim have only kept two clean sheets in 42 league games, the worst record of any coach in their brief history.
  • Battling Augsburg have gained a league best 23 points from losing positions, fighting back on no less than 11 separate occasions.
  • Augsburg have given away nine penalties this season, but are unbeaten in five games to fly up the table to the dizzy heights of seventh.
  • Hoffenheim have won the last three meetings with FCA and can get the job done on home soil.
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