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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(23) 16 Goals 12 (16)
(12) 6 Assists 5 (11)
(6.4) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.5)
25.5 Average Age 26.5
186.7 Average Height (cm) 184.3
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 0.9 (0.8)
(54%) 57% Aerial Duel Success 51% (55%)
(0.6) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1.1) 1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 2. Bundesliga.

Team News

Schalke
Eintracht Braunschweig
  • Karel Geraerts will have a new-look defence at his disposal on the opening weekend with centre-back Felipe Sanchez and right-back Adrian Gantenbein set to make their debuts.
  • Ron-Thorben Hoffmann and Anton Donkor will both hope to make their first appearances for Schalke against their former club.
  • Daniel Scherning could hand debuts to as many as five summer additions, including highly-rated goalkeeper Lennart Grill and full-back Leon Bell.
  • Eintracht Braunschweig's main selection dilemma is up top, with Rayan Philippe's partner still undecided.

Prediction

  • Schalke's survival was ultimately comfortable after the German giants entered the Winterpause with the threat of a tragic relegation to the 3. Liga on their minds.
  • Karel Geraerts is now under pressure to build for a promotion push, but he will be aided by an ambitious approach to the summer transfer market.
  • Eintracht Braunschweig looked doomed for relegation when Daniel Scherning took the reigns, but the former Arminia Bielefeld chief oversaw a remarkable revival, and his team eventually finished six points clear of Wehen Wiesbaden in 16th place.
  • Critically for the visitors, they retained star man Fabio Kaufmann, but elsewhere this team will look very different following 13 notable departures.
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