Probable Lineups
4-4-2
3-4-1-2
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.6)
6.8
Average Ratings
6.6
(6.4)
25.1
Average Age
26.5
185.4
Average Height (cm)
184.6
(1.3)
1.5
Shots pg
1.2
(1.1)
(54%)
58%
Aerial Duel Success
43%
(43%)
(0.7)
0.7
Dribbles pg
0.6
(0.5)
(1)
0.9
Tackles pg
1.5
(1.8)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.
Missing Players
Stuttgart
Hoffenheim
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Diehl | Out | 5.92 | |
| Dan-Axel Zagadou | Out | 6.07 | |
| Nikolas Nartey | Doubtful | N/A | |
| Josha Vagnoman | Doubtful | 6.48 | |
| Anthony Rouault | Doubtful | 6.5 | |
| Leonidas Stergiou | Doubtful | N/A | |
| Ameen Al Dakhil | Doubtful | N/A |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grischa Prömel | Out | 6.18 | |
| Ozan Kabak | Out | N/A | |
| Ihlas Bebou | Out | N/A | |
| Finn Becker | Out | N/A | |
| David Jurásek | Out | N/A | |
| Stanley Nsoki | Out | 5.78 | |
| Anton Stach | Doubtful | 6.87 | |
| Andrej Kramaric | Doubtful | 7.26 | |
| Marco John | Doubtful | N/A |
Team News
Stuttgart
Hoffenheim
- Josha Vagnoman has a foot injury. Nikolas Nartey is on his way back from a knee injury, while Justin Diehl is ruled out with a shoulder injury.
- New signing Ameen Al-Dakhil has a hip injury, while defenders Anthony Rouault and Leonidas Stergiou are both struggling with knocks as well.
- Dan-Axel Zagadou has suffered another knee injury and will likely be out for several months.
- Stanley Nsoki is suspended for two games after his red card last weekend, the fourth of his Bundesliga career.
- Andrej Kramaric and Anton Stach should return from illness. Ozan Kabak is ruled out until the end of the year with an ACL injury, while Grischa Prömel has also suffered an ACL tear and could miss the rest of the season.
- Marco John is still feeling his way back in training, while David Jurasek is on the way back from a broken arm. Finn Becker and Ihlas Bebou are both recovering from knee operations.
Match FactsSponsored
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There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Hoffenheim's last 7 games (Bundesliga).
Over 2.5 goals
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There have been over 2.5 goals scored in VfB Stuttgart's last 6 games (Bundesliga).
Over 2.5 goals
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VfB Stuttgart are undefeated in 19 of their last 21 matches (Bundesliga).
VfB Stuttgart win
