Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(17) 13 Goals 17 (32)
(15) 12 Assists 11 (20)
(6.4) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.4)
27.7 Average Age 26.5
185.3 Average Height (cm) 184.7
(0.7) 1 Shots pg 0.8 (0.7)
(45%) 45% Aerial Duel Success 49% (50%)
(0.5) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.5)
(1.3) 1.3 Tackles pg 1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

St. Pauli
Holstein Kiel
Player Reason Status Rating
Elias Saad Out 6.66
Sören Ahlers Out N/A
Sascha Burchert Out N/A
Robert Wagner Doubtful 6.07
Connor Metcalfe Doubtful 6.36
Simon Zoller Doubtful N/A
Ben Voll Doubtful N/A
Scott Banks Doubtful 6.06
Player Reason Status Rating
Alexander Bernhardsson Out 6.77
Carl Johansson Doubtful 6.32

Team News

St. Pauli
Holstein Kiel
  • Star man Elias Saad needs an ankle operation and will be ruled out for several months. Ben Voll has a broken jaw, while Scott Banks has also picked up a knock. Robert Wagner is struggling with a thigh injury.
  • Back up goalkeepers Sascha Burchert and Sören Ahlers are both out long-term with knee injuries. Simon Zoller is feeling a muscle injury, Connor Metcalfe is struggling with his adductors.
  • Magnus Knudsen is available after suspension, however Carl Johansson is struggling with a knee injury, while Alexander Bernhardsson has a muscle injury.

Prediction

  • St Pauli cruised to victory in both meetings last season (5-1, 4-3) on their way to claiming the Bundesliga second-tier title.
  • Kiel, German champions way back in 1912, have conceded at least two goals in every game this season, apart from their first-ever Bundesliga win against struggling Heidenheim.
  • St Pauli are yet to win nor even find the net at home, but have managed to pick up two precious wins on their travels.
  • A share of the spoils could be a good shout here, a result that will help neither side much come the end of the season.
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