Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(74) 50 Goals 54 (65)
(53) 43 Assists 30 (48)
(6.6) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.4)
26.3 Average Age 28.8
182.5 Average Height (cm) 185.9
(1.1) 1.3 Shots pg 1.1 (0.9)
(52%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 51% (50%)
(0.8) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.6)
(1.2) 0.9 Tackles pg 1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

RBL
Hoffenheim
Player Reason Status Rating
Willi Orbán Out 6.86
Dani Olmo Out 7.17
Timo Werner Doubtful 6.44
Player Reason Status Rating
Marco John Out N/A
Mërgim Berisha Out 5.99
Maximilian Beier Doubtful 6.98
Dennis Geiger Doubtful 5.99
Wout Weghorst Doubtful 6.87

Team News

RBL
Hoffenheim
  • Captain Willi Orban is nearing a return from a knee injury, but Timo Werner has problems with his adductors.
  • Spanish international Dani Olmo will not return until next year due to a shoulder injury.
  • Kevin Akpoguma is available after suspension, while Maximilian Beier has been struggling with illness.
  • Wout Weghorst picked up a thigh injury last Friday and is ruled out.
  • Dennis Geiger has problems with his adductors, while Mërgim Berisha and Marco John have suffered ACL injuries and both will be out long-term.

Prediction

  • Hoffenheim grabbed their first win in six games last Friday, and have scored in their last 18 games, last failing to find the net against Leipzig on Matchday 30 last season.
  • Leipzig played in the Champions League in midweek, while Hoffenheim have all week to prepare for the trip to Eastern Germany.
  • The visitors have racked up an impressive five wins out of seven on their travels this season.
  • Leipzig did the double over Hoffenheim last season and can grab the three points again with goals expected at both ends.
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