Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(55) 34 Goals 33 (46)
(43) 28 Assists 23 (30)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.4)
26.4 Average Age 28.8
186.8 Average Height (cm) 183.1
(0.8) 0.8 Shots pg 1.1 (0.8)
(49%) 50% Aerial Duel Success 51% (50%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1.2) 1 Tackles pg 1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Wolfsburg
Hoffenheim
Player Reason Status Rating
Maxence Lacroix Out 6.66
Lukas Nmecha Out 6.48
Paulo Otávio Out 7
Kevin Paredes Doubtful 6.38
Kilian Fischer Doubtful 6.34
Bartol Franjic Doubtful 6.48
Player Reason Status Rating
Pavel Kaderábek Out 6.47
Jacob Bruun Larsen Out 6.2
Stanley Nsoki Out 6.38
Kevin Vogt Doubtful 6.43

Team News

Wolfsburg
Hoffenheim
  • Kilian Fischer is struggling with a thigh injury, Paulo Otávio is ruled out with an ankle problem, while Maxence Lacroix is out for the season with a shoulder injury.
  • Lukas Nmecha is struggling with a knee problem and may not play again this season, while Bartol Franjic is struggling with a muscle injury, but Kevin Parades is nearing a return from a thigh injury.
  • Kevin Akpoguma is available after suspension, but Stanley Nsoki is suspended for two games after his sending off last weekend. Pavel Kaderábek will miss the rest of the season with a thigh injury, and Kevin Vogt is struggling with a knee injury.
  • Jacob Bruun Larsen is on his way back from a groin operation. Benjamin Hübner has been forced to retire because of a persistent ankle injury.

Prediction

  • Hoffenheim have picked up some crucial wins under new coach Pellegrino Matarazzo, but are not safe just yet.
  • Wolfsburg have scored in their last 14 home games against Hoffenheim, their best record against any opponent.
  • Goalkeeper Koen Casteels has kept a joint league best 12 clean sheets for seventh-placed Wolfsburg who won the reverse fixture 2-1.
  • Wolfsburg will look to bounce back from a 6-0 thrashing in Dortmund and can get the job done on home soil in a game with goals at both ends.
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