Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
Hoffenheim
4-2-3-1
VfB Stuttgart
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(38) 29 Goals 36 (63)
(23) 15 Assists 32 (43)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.7)
25.3 Average Age 26.5
185.5 Average Height (cm) 183.5
(1.1) 1.2 Shots pg 1.1 (1)
(46%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 51% (48%)
(1.4) 1.3 Dribbles pg 0.9 (1)
(2.2) 2 Tackles pg 1.7 (2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Andreas Ibertsberger Out 6.15
Srdjan Lakic Out 6.14
Matthias Jaissle Out N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Johan Audel Out N/A
Matthieu Delpierre Out 7.19
Mamadou Bah Out 6.03
Ibrahima Traoré Out 6.5
Shinji Okazaki Out 6.76
Stefano Celozzi Out 6.78

Team News

Hoffenheim
  • Jannik Vestergaard and Marvin Compper could start at centre-back again, although Isaac Vorsah is an option for the starting line-up as well.
  • Andreas Beck returns from suspension and could replace Fabian Johnson at right-back.
  • Sejad Salihovic returns to the squad, after being left out the last two weeks, and could start in central midfield.
  • Srdjan Lakic is still injured and will most likely be replaced by Peniel Mlapa.
VfB Stuttgart
  • Cristian Molinaro and Gotoku Sakai compete for the spot at left-back.
  • Shinji Okazaki will miss several weeks due to injury. Timo Gebhart could replace him on the left wing.

Prediction

  • Hoffenheim lost their first game under manager Babbel against Bayern last weekend. It remains to be seen how the players will be able to recover from the heavy 1-7 defeat.
  • Stuttgart have only lost one of their last six Bundesliga games and are back on track. With their recent performances they have taken pressure off manager Labbadia. Vedad Ibisevic, who joined the team from Hoffenheim, is a promising winter signing and fits in the 4-2-3-1 system very well.
  • Expect this to become an intense game, given the proximity of the two clubs. Stuttgart are on slightly better form and Hoffenheim could lack some confidence after their heavy defeat at Bayern.
Prediction:
Hoffenheim
1
2
VfB Stuttgart
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Latest Comments

 
  • wawa

    ibisevic kicks hopps ass :-)

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  • cokiboy

    Ibisevic my friend :D

    1 year ago
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  • krilosmrti

    No Okazaki (?) left side is very porous so I would not be so sure in Stuttgart. This is the best of Hoffenheim that they have and not the best of VbF Stutgart. So my prediction is 1 with lots of goals.

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  • wawa

    2

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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
6 V. Stuttgart 15 8 11 53 wwwdlw
11 Hoffenheim 10 11 13 41 wwdlll

Top Players

Hoffenheim
VfB Stuttgart
R. Firmino 7.12
S. Salihovic 7.09
R. Babel 6.87
T. Hajnal 7.15
M. Harnik 7.02
S. Tasci 6.96
S. Salihovic 9
R. Firmino 7
V. Ibisevic 5
M. Harnik 17
Cacau 8
V. Ibisevic 8
F. Johnson 5
E. Braafheid 4
S. Salihovic 3
T. Hajnal 8
V. Ibisevic 6
C. Molinaro 5

Match Forecast

VfB Stuttgart will score from a wingplay situation  
VfB Stuttgart will score as a result of an opposition error  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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