Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(81) 36 Goals 25 (46)
(59) 32 Assists 23 (30)
(6.7) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
27.8 Average Age 28.2
184 Average Height (cm) 182
(1.1) 1.1 Shots pg 1.1 (0.8)
(54%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 50% (50%)
(0.8) 0.9 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.7)
(1.3) 1.1 Tackles pg 1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Borussia Dortmund
Hoffenheim
Player Reason Status Rating
Mateu Morey Out N/A
Sébastien Haller Out 7.21
Mahmoud Dahoud Doubtful 6.54
Karim Adeyemi Doubtful 6.86
Donyell Malen Doubtful 7.2
Player Reason Status Rating
Benjamin Hübner Out N/A
Philipp Pentke Out N/A
Ermin Bicakcic Doubtful 6.26
Ihlas Bebou Doubtful 6.83

Team News

Borussia Dortmund
Hoffenheim
  • Karim Adeyemi and Gio Reyna are both expected to be fit, but Mateu Morey has suffered another long-term knee injury and will be out for several months.
  • Anthony Modeste has scored against every current Bundesliga club, barring his former employer Hoffenheim, against whom he has failed to find the net in eight meetings.
  • Donyell Malen will not be rushed back from a muscle injury, while Mahmoud Dahoud is doubtful with a shoulder injury.
  • Sébastien Haller is ruled out indefinitely with testicular cancer.
  • Keeper Oliver Baumann is seeking his 100th Bundesliga clean sheet.
  • Ihlas Bebou and Ermin Bicakcic both have knee injuries.
  • Stefan Posch is available after suspension, while Benjamin Hübner has picked up an ankle injury.
  • Back up keeper Philipp Pentke has undergone an elbow operation and is ruled out.

Prediction

  • In their last home game, Borussia Dortmund blew a two-goal lead with just a minute of normal time remaining and will looking to put things right.
  • Dortmund have not drawn in their last 26 home games, their last draw was a 2-2 stalemate against Hoffenheim in February last year.
  • Hoffenheim have won three in a row under new coach Andre Breitenreiter, formerly of Schalke.
  • Dortmund, stung by their late collapse in front of their home fans last time out, can nick the points with goals at both ends.
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