Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(14) 7 Goals 19 (22)
(10) 7 Assists 11 (16)
(6.3) 6.4 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.6)
25.5 Average Age 26.1
185.2 Average Height (cm) 183.7
(0.8) 0.7 Shots pg 0.9 (0.8)
(51%) 50% Aerial Duel Success 60% (57%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1.3) 1 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Holstein Kiel
RBL
Player Reason Status Rating
Timo Becker Out 6.23
Marco Komenda Out 6.16
Patrick Erras Doubtful 6.63
Alexander Bernhardsson Doubtful 6.33
Player Reason Status Rating
Castello Lukeba Out 6.78
El Chadaille Bitshiabu Out 6.3
David Raum Out 7.19
Xavi Simons Out 7.31
Yussuf Poulsen Out 6.24
Eljif Elmas Out 6.3
Assan Ouédraogo Out 5.91

Team News

Holstein Kiel
RBL
  • Patrick Erras has a concussion and Timo Becker a broken toe, with both struggling to make this one.
  • Magnus Knudsen is available after suspension, while Marco Komenda has a knock.
  • Assan Ouédraogo has suffered another injury and will be out until the Spring. Eljif Elmas, Youssuf Poulsen and El Chadaille Bitshiabu are all ruled out for several weeks returning from the international break with knocks.
  • Castello Lukeba will return in the New Year from a muscle injury. David Raum is recovering from ankle surgery, while Xavi Simons has likely played his last football of the year after suffering an ankle injury.

Prediction

  • Kiel, German champions way back in 1912, have conceded at least two goals in every game this season, apart from their first-ever Bundesliga win against fellow strugglers Heidenheim.
  • After 19 games unbeaten, Leipzig have slipped nine points behind leaders Bayern following a poor run of four games without a league win.
  • Leipzig bounced back to winning ways in DFB Pokal action in midweek, while struggling Kiel have all week to rest and work on a game plan.
  • Buoyed by their cup success, Leipzig can claim the three points with ease in Northern Germany.
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