Probable Lineups
4-5-1
3-5-1-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.6
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.5)
29.9
Average Age
27.3
185.2
Average Height (cm)
185.5
(0.7)
0.8
Shots pg
1.1
(1)
(48%)
49%
Aerial Duel Success
59%
(56%)
(0.6)
0.4
Dribbles pg
0.7
(1)
(1.1)
1
Tackles pg
1
(1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.
Missing Players
Augsburg
Stuttgart
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florian Niederlechner | Out | 6.43 | |
| Niklas Dorsch | Doubtful | 6.74 | |
| Fredrik Jensen | Doubtful | 6.29 | |
| Felix Uduokhai | Doubtful | 6.27 | |
| Alfred Finnbogason | Doubtful | 6.48 | |
| Mads Pedersen | Doubtful | 6.4 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Egloff | Out | 6.01 | |
| Momo Cissé | Out | N/A | |
| Mohamed Sankoh | Out | 6.07 | |
| Sasa Kalajdzic | Out | 7.08 | |
| Silas Katompa Mvumpa | Out | N/A | |
| Atakan Karazor | Out | 6.73 | |
| Fabian Bredlow | Doubtful | 6.58 | |
| Roberto Massimo | Doubtful | 6.37 | |
| Florian Müller | Doubtful | 6.4 |
Team News
Augsburg
Stuttgart
- Niklas Dorsch and Fredrik Jensen could return after illness.
- Tobias Strobl is over an ankle injury, while Alfred Finnbogason is struggling with a dogged Achilles problem. Jan Moravek is over problems with his adductors, as is Jeffrey Gouweleeuw.
- Augsburg have added Andi Zeqiri to the squad on loan from Premier League side Brighton and the Swiss striker may get a start here.
- Orel Mangala, Waldemar Anton and Erik Thommy are all back in training after their COVID-19 experiences, along with goalkeeper Florian Müller and Roberto Massimo.
- Back-up goalkeeper Bredlow and Massimo have been double vaccinated though and Bredlow may replace Müller in goal.
- Mohamed Sankoh faces six months out with a serious knee injury.
- Silas Wamangituka Fundu is still out with a knee injury, but has at least served his suspension for playing under a false identity.
- Top scorer Sasa Kalajdzic returned from COVID-19, but immediately succumbed to a shoulder injury, which could keep him out of the action until the winter break.
- Naouirou Ahamada is over a calf injury, while Momo Cissé has a foot injury and Lilian Egloff has had a foot op.
