Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(35) 21 Goals 27 (50)
(22) 16 Assists 27 (38)
(6.4) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
30.5 Average Age 30.8
183.3 Average Height (cm) 186.5
(0.8) 0.7 Shots pg 0.9 (0.9)
(51%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 49% (47%)
(0.3) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.5)
(1.2) 1 Tackles pg 0.9 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Werder Bremen
Union Berlin
Player Reason Status Rating
Milot Rashica Out 6.56
Niclas Füllkrug Doubtful 6.64
Milos Veljkovic Doubtful 6.54
Davie Selke Doubtful 6.33
Marco Friedl Doubtful 6.55
Player Reason Status Rating
Joel Pohjanpalo Out 6.65
Nico Schlotterbeck Out 6.78
Max Kruse Out 6.99
Anthony Ujah Out N/A
Marcus Ingvartsen Doubtful 6.52
Florian Hübner Doubtful 6.91
Christian Gentner Doubtful 6.34

Team News

Werder Bremen
Union Berlin
  • Marco Friedl has a thigh injury.
  • Young striker Eren Dinkci scored the priceless winner as a sub in Mainz on Bundesliga debut.
  • Romano Schmid made his first Bundesliga start recently, but may drop to the bench.
  • Striker Niclas Füllkrug is back in training after recovering from a calf injury. Joshua Sargent will likely start up front as Davie Selke has thigh problems.
  • Kevin Möhwald and Jean-Manuel Mbom are both available after suspension.
  • Milot Rashica has suffered a thigh injury and may not play again until February.
  • Injury-prone centre-back Ömer Toprak has returned from a nagging calf problem, while Milos Veljkovic battles adductor issues.
  • Former German international Max Kruse still needs a couple more weeks to get over a thigh injury.
  • Robert Andrich is available after a three-match suspension, but Finnish striker Joel Pohjanpalo is out for several months.
  • Liverpool loanee Loris Karius cannot dislodge Andreas Luthe in goal, who has been solid and reliable all season.
  • Christian Gentner is struggling with a calf injury, and Nico Schlotterbeck has a thigh problem.
  • Marius Bülter is available again after his bout of COVID-19, while Akaki Gogia is back in the squad after recovering from ACL damage.
  • Striker Anthony Ujah has been out for over five months with a long-term knee issue.

Prediction

  • Union Berlin have netted in all 13 league games this season, while Werder Bremen have scored in all but one. Back a draw and a share of the spoils.
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