Probable Lineups

4-4-2
FC Cologne
4-1-4-1
Nurnberg
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(39) 28 Goals 19 (38)
(29) 19 Assists 13 (26)
(6.4) 6.5 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.5)
28.3 Average Age 26.9
184.6 Average Height (cm) 186.3
(0.7) 0.8 Shots pg 0.9 (0.9)
(47%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 59% (54%)
(1) 0.8 Dribbles pg 0.9 (0.9)
(1.8) 1.6 Tackles pg 1.7 (1.9)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Kevin Pezzoni Out 6.26
Petit Out N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Daniel Didavi Out 7.02
Raphael Schäfer Out 6.52
Patrick Rakovsky Out 6.56
Per Nilsson Out 6.12
Albert Bunjaku Out 6.17
Mike Frantz Out 6.29

Team News

FC Cologne
  • Michael Rensing should return from injury and could replace Miro Varvodic in goal again.
  • Christian Eichner returns from injury as well and could replace
  • Andrézinho at left-back.
  • Adil Chihi and Slawomir Peszko compete for the spot on the right wing.
Nurnberg
  • With Raphael Schäfer and Patrick Rakovsky both injured, third keeper Alexander Stephan will probably start in goal.
  • Alexander Esswein could start on the left wing, instead of Christian Eigler.
  • On the right wing, Robert Mak could be an option to replace Jens Hegeler.

Prediction

  • The international break should have helped Cologne's team to continue to adapt to manager Sobakken's system. Their defensive organisation has been a huge problem so far this season and the returns of Michael Rensing and Christian Eichner should add more stability to their back four again.
  • Nürnberg did not have an exciting start to the season, but the team has performed very solidly and, defensively in particular, already found consistency. Offensively they sometimes lacked ideas and have to create more chances though.
  • This could become a close game and, depending on Cologne's game plan, both teams could start carefully. At home, Cologne should be slight favourites, but they won't be able to afford too many mistakes defensively.
  • WHOSCORED.COM Predicts: Cologne win 2-1
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
10 Nurnberg 12 6 16 42 dwwdwl
17 F. Cologne 8 6 20 30 dlldll

Top Players

FC Cologne
Nurnberg
L. Podolski 7.14
M. Lanig 6.71
C. Clemens 6.64
D. Didavi 7.02
D. Maroh 6.9
P. Wollscheid 6.85
L. Podolski 18
M. Novakovic 5
C. Clemens 5
D. Didavi 9
T. Pekhart 9
T. Simons 4
L. Podolski 7
S. Peszko 6
M. Novakovic 4
T. Simons 3
M. Feulner 3
T. Pekhart 3

Match Forecast

Nurnberg will be shown a high number of cards  
There will be a high number of cards shown  
FC Cologne will be shown a high number of cards  
Nurnberg will steal the ball from the opposition often  
Nurnberg will dominate in the air  
Nurnberg will score from a setpiece situation  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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