Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(15) 10 Goals 11 (17)
(9) 4 Assists 7 (10)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
27.4 Average Age 25.8
186.5 Average Height (cm) 184.1
(0.9) 1.1 Shots pg 1 (0.9)
(51%) 54% Aerial Duel Success 47% (48%)
(0.7) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1.5) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.6)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

FC Heidenheim
Hoffenheim
Player Reason Status Rating
Julian Niehues Out N/A
Thomas Keller Doubtful N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Grischa Prömel Out 6.18
Ozan Kabak Out N/A
Ihlas Bebou Out N/A
Finn Becker Out N/A
Andrej Kramaric Doubtful 6.78
Marco John Doubtful N/A
Pavel Kaderábek Doubtful 6.59
Marius Bülter Doubtful 6.9

Team News

FC Heidenheim
Hoffenheim
  • Ex-Bayern midfielder Niklas Dorsch is available after suspension. Thomas Keller is on his way back from a long-standing ACL injury, as is Julian Niehues.
  • Stanley Nsoki is available after suspension, but Marius Bülter missed the European game on Thursday with a knock.
  • 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 is still feeling his way back in training, while Finn Becker and Ihlas Bebou are both recovering from knee operations.

Prediction

  • Both sides have to recover from European trips on Thursday, returning to Germany the following day from matches in Cyprus and Portugal, respectively.
  • Minnows Heidenheim continue to punch above their weight, in European competition as well.
  • Heidenheim are yet to draw this season, but a share of the spoils could be a good shout here between two evenly-matched sides.
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