Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(19) 16 Goals 11 (17)
(14) 11 Assists 7 (10)
(6.6) 7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.4)
28.2 Average Age 25.5
181.5 Average Height (cm) 182.5
(1) 1.1 Shots pg 0.9 (0.8)
(46%) 45% Aerial Duel Success 54% (49%)
(0.7) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1.6) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.6)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Mainz
Hoffenheim
Player Reason Status Rating
Gabriel Vidovic Out 6.02
Player Reason Status Rating
Grischa Prömel Out 6.18
Ozan Kabak Out N/A
Christopher Lenz Out N/A
Ihlas Bebou Doubtful N/A
Florian Grillitsch Doubtful 6.69
Marius Bülter Doubtful 6.9

Team News

Mainz
Hoffenheim
  • Bayern loanee Gabriel Vidovic has undergone ankle surgery and will be out for several weeks.
  • Marius Bülter is struggling with a thigh injury, while Florian Grillitsch has an ankle problem.
  • 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. Ihlas Bebou is on his way back from a knee operation.

Prediction

  • Mainz impressively beat Dortmund 3-1 on their last home outing and have all week to work on a match plan.
  • Hoffenheim sacked American-born coach Pellegrino Matarazzo last week, but eased past Leipzig in a seven-goal thriller in new head coach Christian Ilzer's first game in charge.
  • Mainz have won the last three home meetings with Hoffenheim, and can take advantage of the visitors Europa League exertions to grab the three points.
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