Probable Lineups

4-1-4-1
Nurnberg
4-2-3-1
Borussia Dortmund
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(38) 31 Goals 58 (80)
(26) 16 Assists 52 (65)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 7.1 (6.9)
26.7 Average Age 26.3
185.7 Average Height (cm) 184.4
(0.9) 1.1 Shots pg 1.4 (1.1)
(54%) 56% Aerial Duel Success 51% (50%)
(0.7) 0.9 Dribbles pg 1 (0.9)
(2) 1.7 Tackles pg 1.9 (2.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Juri Judt Out 5.9
Hanno Balitsch Out 6.68
Javier Pinola Out 6.79
Per Nilsson Out 6.12
Timm Klose Out 6.61
Omar González Out N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Julian Koch Out N/A
Mario Götze Out 7.47

Team News

Nurnberg
  • With Juri Judt and Timothy Chandler both injured, Markus Feulner could start out of position at right-back.
  • Javier Pinola is injured as well and Adam Hlousek could replace him at left-back.
  • Jens Hegeler and Almog Cohen could get a chance to start in central midfield, with new signing Hanno Balitsch still injured.
  • Manager Hecking could return to a 4-1-4-1 system, with Tomas Pekhart as a lone striker.
Borussia Dortmund
  • Jakub Blaszczykowski will probably replace the injured Mario Götze on the right wing again.
  • Kevin Großkreutz and Ivan Perisic will compete for the spot on the left wing.
  • Manager Klopp could field an unchanged team.

Prediction

  • After a convincing home win against Hertha two weeks ago, Nürnberg lost a close game at Hannover last weekend. The team has to create more chances down the flanks again, with Alexander Esswein and Daniel Didavi potentially their most creative players.
  • Dortmund have started the second half of the season with two impressive wins against Hamburg and Hoffenheim. The team has been replaced Mario Götze with Jakub Blaszczykowski and Shinji Kagawa, who are both in great form at the moment.
  • Expect Nürnberg to defend deep and Dortmund to dominate possession. In their current form, the away team should be clear favourites to win.
  • PREDICTION: Dortmund win 2-0
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Latest Comments

 
  • arki

    lewandowski looks like sahin

    1 year ago
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  • Motty

    prediciton seems rigfht to me! lewandowski t get no. 15 for the season tomorrow!!

    1 year ago
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  • Ted

    Borussia Dortmund should have this one wrapped up and keep the pressure on the title chasers around them

    1 year ago
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  • Grimmy89

    Unfortunately for Feulner, if he is starting where predicted, I think he could be massively exposed against the class and creativity of Gosskreutz and co...

    1 year ago
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  • Yoshi_82

    Nurnberg have a lot of injuries at the moment and that won't put them in good stead against a Dortmund side in great form

    1 year ago
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  • MrBanberry

    Having Gotze out until March is a big loss for Dortmund, but they have the quality to cover for him and still continue to challenge for the title

    1 year ago
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
1 B. Dortmund 25 6 3 81 wwwwww
10 Nurnberg 12 6 16 42 dwwdwl

Top Players

Nurnberg
Borussia Dortmund
D. Didavi 7.02
D. Maroh 6.9
P. Wollscheid 6.85
R. Lewandowski 7.49
S. Kagawa 7.36
L. Piszczek 7.31
D. Didavi 9
T. Pekhart 9
T. Simons 4
R. Lewandowski 22
S. Kagawa 13
K. Großkreutz 7
T. Simons 3
M. Feulner 3
T. Pekhart 3
J. Blaszczykowski 9
R. Lewandowski 8
S. Kagawa 8

Match Forecast

Borussia Dortmund will score as a result of a through ball  
Borussia Dortmund will dominate possession  
Borussia Dortmund will score from a wingplay situation  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.

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