Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(19) 9 Goals 13 (17)
(11) 3 Assists 10 (13)
(6.6) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
24.9 Average Age 27.1
184.5 Average Height (cm) 183.3
(0.9) 0.8 Shots pg 1.2 (0.9)
(48%) 42% Aerial Duel Success 50% (48%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.5)
(1.2) 0.9 Tackles pg 1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Wolfsburg
Werder Bremen
Player Reason Status Rating
Lovro Majer Out 6.61
Bartosz Bialek Out N/A
Rogério Out N/A
Joakim Mæhle Doubtful 6.66
Lukas Nmecha Doubtful 6.38
Kevin Paredes Doubtful N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Justin Njinmah Doubtful 6.34
Niklas Stark Doubtful 6.63
Milos Veljkovic Doubtful 6.51
Abed Nankishi Doubtful N/A

Team News

Wolfsburg
Werder Bremen
  • Joakim Maehle is on his way back from a muscle tear, while Bartosz Bialek has a knee problem. Kevin Paredes has recovered from a foot injury, though remains a doubt, while Lovro Majer will be out for several weeks with ankle ligament damage.
  • Rogerio needs another knee op, and Lukas Nmecha is on his way back from a thigh injury.
  • Skipper Marco Friedl is available after suspension. Milos Veljkovic is struggling with a foot injury, while Justin Njinmah is nearing a return from an ankle injury.
  • Abed Nankishi has an ankle injury, while Niklas Stark has a muscle injury.

Prediction

  • A lively derby awaits with bragging rights at stake in Northern Germany.
  • Four-time Bundesliga champions Bremen came back from three goals down after just 12 minutes to snatch a 4-3 victory in their last away game.
  • Wolfsburg have improved slightly under ex-Southampton and Leipzig boss Ralph Hasenhüttl and can edge this one with goals at both ends.
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