Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(5) 5 Goals 8 (9)
(3) 2 Assists 4 (4)
(6.4) 6.7 Average Ratings 7 (6.7)
26.5 Average Age 26.5
184.6 Average Height (cm) 183.8
(1.4) 1.6 Shots pg 2.2 (1.9)
(40%) 41% Aerial Duel Success 67% (66%)
(0.6) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.8 (0.8)
(2) 1.7 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Hoffenheim
Leverkusen
Player Reason Status Rating
Grischa Prömel Out 6.18
Ozan Kabak Out N/A
Ihlas Bebou Out N/A
Finn Becker Out N/A
David Jurásek Out N/A
Marco John Doubtful N/A
Umut Tohumcu Doubtful 6.06
Player Reason Status Rating
Exequiel Palacios Doubtful N/A

Team News

Hoffenheim
Leverkusen
  • Ozan Kabak is ruled out until the end of the year with an ACL injury, while Grischa Prömel has also suffered an ACL tear and could miss the rest of the season.
  • Marco John and Umut Tohumcu are both feeling their way back in training, while David Jurasek is on the way back from a broken arm.
  • Finn Becker and Ihlas Bebou are both recovering from knee operations.
  • Exequiel Palacios is on his way back from a knee op, but barring late injuries from international duty, Xabi Alonso has almost a full-strength squad to select from.

Prediction

  • Xabi Alonso's record-breaking champions frittered away a two-goal lead at home to Leipzig before the international break to relinquish their unbeaten record after 35 games.
  • Hoffenheim flattered to deceive for long periods last season, but still managed to finish in seventh spot.
  • Hoffenheim have not kept a clean sheet in their last 21 home games, while Leverkusen have found the net in their last 18 away outings.
  • Leverkusen edged both meetings by the odd goal last term, and can return to winning ways with a comfortable win.
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