Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(41) 28 Goals 51 (65)
(28) 18 Assists 33 (48)
(6.4) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.4)
29.9 Average Age 27.9
183.9 Average Height (cm) 182.9
(1) 1.2 Shots pg 1.2 (0.9)
(50%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 47% (50%)
(0.3) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.5)
(1.3) 1.1 Tackles pg 1 (0.9)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Bochum
Hoffenheim
Player Reason Status Rating
Mohammed Tolba Out N/A
Moritz-Broni Kwarteng Out 6
Patrick Osterhage Out 6.55
Christopher Antwi-Adjei Out 6.36
Michael Esser Doubtful N/A
Niclas Thiede Doubtful N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Marco John Out N/A
Mërgim Berisha Out 5.99

Team News

Bochum
Hoffenheim
  • Patrick Osterhage and Christopher Antwi-Adjei both picked up their fifth bookings last weekend and are suspended. Moritz-Broni Kwarteng has suffered a knee injury so will not play again this season.
  • Back up goalkeeper Michael Esser has a knee issue, while Mohammed Tolba has suffered an ACL injury. Niclas Thiede has a broken finger.
  • Mërgim Berisha and Marco John have suffered ACL injuries and both will be out long-term.

Prediction

  • Friday night under the lights in Bochum is normally a tremendous atmosphere, but the home side have slumped into the relegation play-off place on goal difference.
  • Under Pellegrino Matarazzo's tutelage, Hoffenheim have not kept a clean sheet in 25 games with only two clean sheets in 45 league outings - the worst record of any coach in their brief history.
  • Bochum have conceded ten penalties this season with a joint league-high 12 draws stunting any upward progress.
  • Hoffenheim had their way in the reverse fixture 3-1, but the home side can claim revenge with goals at both ends.
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