Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(32) 19 Goals 21 (29)
(20) 10 Assists 10 (17)
(6.4) 6.4 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
24.7 Average Age 25
186.3 Average Height (cm) 183.5
(0.7) 0.8 Shots pg 1.1 (0.9)
(50%) 50% Aerial Duel Success 49% (47%)
(0.3) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1.2) 1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Holstein Kiel
Hoffenheim
Player Reason Status Rating
Colin Kleine-Bekel Out N/A
Lewis Holtby Out 6.26
Marco Komenda Doubtful 6.2
Patrick Erras Doubtful 6.63
Marvin Schulz Doubtful 6.03
Steven Skrzybski Doubtful 6.67
Player Reason Status Rating
Grischa Prömel Out 6.18
Ozan Kabak Out N/A
Pavel Kaderábek Out 6.49
Ihlas Bebou Doubtful N/A
Christopher Lenz Doubtful N/A
Umut Tohumcu Doubtful 6.33
Marius Bülter Doubtful 6.76
Diadié Samassékou Doubtful 6.26

Team News

Holstein Kiel
Hoffenheim
  • Colin Kleine-Bekel is on his way back from an ACL injury. Patrick Erras has a concussion, Marvin Schulz is battling a muscle injury, while Steven Skrzybski has problems with his Achilles.
  • Lewis Holtby is suspended after his sending off against Dortmund, while Marco Komenda hobbled off towards the end of that famous victory.
  • Marius Bülter is struggling with a thigh injury, while Umut Tohumcu is struggling with an ankle injury, and Christopher Lenz has a calf problem. Pavel Kaderabek is suspended after picking up five yellow cards.
  • 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.

Prediction

  • Kiel enjoy 24 hours more rest and recuperation from midweek action, when they shocked hapless Borussia Dortmund 4-2.
  • Nine competitive games without a win, hapless Hoffenheim dropped into the relegation zone after a 5-0 humbling in Munich.
  • Kiel, German champions way back in 1912, have won two out of their last three games, but have conceded the most goals, 43 in just 17 games.
  • Hoffenheim edged the reverse fixture 3-2 but a draw is a good option here in a genuine relegation six pointer.
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