Probable Lineups
4-3-3
4-3-1-2
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.4)
6.4
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.6)
27.5
Average Age
29.6
185.6
Average Height (cm)
182.6
(0.7)
0.7
Shots pg
1
(0.9)
(52%)
53%
Aerial Duel Success
50%
(51%)
(0.5)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.4
(0.3)
(1)
0.9
Tackles pg
0.9
(1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 2. Bundesliga.
Missing Players
Osnabrueck
Karlsruher SC
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timo Beermann | Out | 6.44 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel O'Shaughnessy | Out | N/A | |
| Efe-Kaan Sihlaroglu | Out | N/A |
Team News
Osnabrueck
Karlsruher SC
- Tobias Schweinsteiger will keep the spine of the team that won promotion from the 3.Liga last season with Maxwell Gyamfi and Florian Kleinhansl both retaining their places.
- Osnabrück will have one absentee when they turn out for their first game back at 2.Bundesliga level with centre-back Timo Beermann ruled out with an ankle injury.
- With Marius Gersbeck no longer in the picture, former Sandhausen goalkeeper Patrick Drewes will inherit the number one jersey for the start of the campaign.
- Left-back David Herold should make his debut on Saturday while Dzenis Burnic, who played a role in Heidenheim's title-winning season, will start in central midfield.
