Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(23) 10 Goals 16 (19)
(12) 8 Assists 7 (10)
(6.6) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
23.7 Average Age 26.1
181.6 Average Height (cm) 186.9
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 1.1 (0.9)
(45%) 48% Aerial Duel Success 56% (54%)
(0.7) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.6)
(1.6) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.1 (1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 2. Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Nuernberg
Schalke
Player Reason Status Rating
Benjamin Goller Out 6.27
Rafael Lubach Out 6.28
Player Reason Status Rating
Bryan Lasme Out 6.05
Amin Younes Out 6.5
Aris Bayindir Out N/A

Team News

Nuernberg
Schalke
  • Two changes are on the cards for Nürnberg this weekend with right-back Enrico Valentini and loanee striker Stefanos Tzimas both pushing for starts.
  • Benjamin Goller is out for a number of weeks with a broken collarbone, while summer signing Rafael Lubach is also unavailable.
  • Summer signings Aris Bayindir and Amin Younes are both injured, while striker Bryan Lasme is facing six months on the sidelines with a ligament injury.
  • Karel Geraerts could shift Moussa Sylla out wide on Saturday with fellow new addition Emil Hojlund making his full league debut up top.

Prediction

  • Miroslav Klose's tenure at Nürnberg looked to be getting off to a perfect start when goals from Kanji Okunuki and Florian Pick put them 2-0 up against Karlsruher.
  • However, a hat-trick from Georgian forward Budu Zidzivadze flipped the scoreline and ensured that the hosts are pointless ahead of their gameweek two clash with Schalke.
  • Saturday's visitors were the standouts from the opening weekend of the season.
  • The 2. Bundesliga giants scored twice inside the opening 25 minutes and then another three times late on to seal a memorable 5-1 win at home against expected strugglers Eintracht Braunschweig. A perfect start for a side with aspirations of promotion this year.
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