Probable Lineups
3-4-3
4-3-3
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.8
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.6)
25.2
Average Age
25.7
186.5
Average Height (cm)
184.6
(1.3)
1.6
Shots pg
0.6
(1)
(54%)
56%
Aerial Duel Success
56%
(56%)
(0.4)
0.4
Dribbles pg
0.7
(0.5)
(1.3)
0.9
Tackles pg
1.2
(1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 2. Bundesliga.
Missing Players
FC Koln
Hamburg
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luca Kilian | Out | N/A | |
| Florian Kainz | Out | 6.41 | |
| Max Finkgräfe | Out | 6.22 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Glatzel | Out | 7.96 | |
| Matheo Raab | Out | 6.43 | |
| Mario Vuskovic | Out | N/A |
Team News
FC Koln
Hamburg
- Former Barnsley manager Gerhard Struber will field his men in a 3-4-3 position when Hamburg visit the RheinEnergieSTADION for the first game of the 2024/25 2. Bundesliga season.
- New signings Rasmus Carstensen and Luca Waldschmidt should feature in the matchday squad.
- Luca Kilian, Florian Kainz and Max Finkgräfe are all confirmed absentees for FC Köln on their return to the second tier.
- Robert Glatzel and Matheo Raab have been absent throughout pre-season and will not feature on the opening day.
- With Glatzel unavailable and new signing Davie Selke still building up his fitness, Andras Nemeth could get the nod up top.
- Daniel Elfadli and Adam Karabec could both make their debuts in central midfield, either side of anchor Ludovit Reis.
3. FC Koln