Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(46) 37 Goals 29 (65)
(33) 25 Assists 24 (48)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
26.4 Average Age 30.1
187.5 Average Height (cm) 187.8
(0.7) 0.9 Shots pg 0.7 (0.9)
(53%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 51% (50%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.4)
(1.4) 1.1 Tackles pg 1 (0.9)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

FC Heidenheim
Hoffenheim
Player Reason Status Rating
Elidon Qenaj Out N/A
Marnon Busch Out 6.25
Lennard Maloney Doubtful 6.55
Player Reason Status Rating
Fisnik Asllani Out N/A
Dennis Geiger Out 5.99
Bambasé Conté Out 6.12
Attila Szalai Doubtful 6.05
Wout Weghorst Doubtful 6.87
Umut Tohumcu Doubtful 6.35

Team News

FC Heidenheim
Hoffenheim
  • Elidon Qenaj is ruled out for several months after suffering an ACL injury, Marnon Busch went off in the first half against Wolfsburg with a calf injury and misses out here. American Lennard Maloney has a thigh injury.
  • Attila Szalai has a bad back, while Dennis Geiger has problems with his adductors. Fisnik Aslanni has knee problems, while Wout Weghorst has a thigh injury.
  • Bambasé Conté is not being rushed back from injury, while Umut Tohumcu needs a couple more weeks to recover from an ankle injury.

Prediction

  • Hoffenheim were distinctly average last season, while Heidenheim garnered the best home record in 2.Bundesliga last season with 12 wins out of 17 games and just a single defeat.
  • Hoffenheim have conceded on their last 12 games on their travels, while Heidenheim have kept a clean sheet at home on their last three.
  • Bundesliga newboys may spring a surprise or two this season and can grab a narrow win on home soil.
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