Probable Lineups
3-4-2-1
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.5
Average Ratings
6.5
(6.4)
28
Average Age
25.7
182.8
Average Height (cm)
182.5
(0.8)
1
Shots pg
1
(0.9)
(50%)
48%
Aerial Duel Success
43%
(47%)
(0.4)
0.4
Dribbles pg
0.5
(0.4)
(1.1)
1
Tackles pg
1.1
(1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.
Missing Players
Werder Bremen
Hoffenheim
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keke Topp | Out | 6.26 | |
| Senne Lynen | Doubtful | 6.61 | |
| Jens Stage | Doubtful | 6.95 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Baumann | Out | 6.76 | |
| Grischa Prömel | Out | 6.18 | |
| Ozan Kabak | Out | N/A | |
| Valentin Gendrey | Out | 6.65 | |
| Ihlas Bebou | Doubtful | N/A | |
| Umut Tohumcu | Doubtful | 6.33 | |
| Diadié Samassékou | Doubtful | 6.26 | |
| Haris Tabakovic | Doubtful | 6.41 | |
| Robin Hranác | Doubtful | 5.96 | |
| Adam Hlozek | Doubtful | 6.92 | |
| Anton Stach | Doubtful | 6.97 |
Team News
Werder Bremen
Hoffenheim
- Defenders Niklas Stark and captain Marco Friedl are both available after suspension, but former Bayern man Friedl has suffered a muscle tear and is ruled out.
- Anthony Jung and Amos Pieper are battling for a spot in Bremen's backline, along with Stark.
- Jens Stage and Julian Malatini are both battling muscle injuries, while Senne Lynen and Keke Topp both have ankle injuries.
- Andrej Kramaric is a key man having scored his first Bundesliga goal nine years ago in Bremen. His current tally is 122, no other player has scored more in this timeframe.
- The wonderfully named Gift Orban could play and guarantee some extra speed up front.
- Umut Tohumcu is struggling with an ankle injury, and keeper Oliver Baumann will be out for several weeks with a foot injury. Adam Hlozek is likely to miss this one with a knock, while Valentin Gendrey has problems with his adductors.
- Ozan Kabak is ruled out with an ACL injury, while Grischa Prömel has also suffered an ACL tear and could miss the rest of the season. Ihlas Bebou is on his way back from a knee operation.
- Diadié Samassékou has a thigh injury, while Haris Tabakovic has a knee problem, and Robin Hranác is struggling with a knock too.
