Probable Lineups

4-3-1-2
Werder Bremen
4-2-3-1
Mainz 05
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(49) 32 Goals 33 (46)
(39) 27 Assists 19 (31)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.5)
26.1 Average Age 28.9
181.8 Average Height (cm) 183.5
(1.1) 1.2 Shots pg 1 (1)
(47%) 48% Aerial Duel Success 48% (49%)
(1.2) 1.1 Dribbles pg 1.1 (1.4)
(2.1) 1.7 Tackles pg 1.8 (2.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Tim Borowski Out 6.15
Aaron Hunt Out 7.21
Marko Arnautovic Out 6.57
Sebastian Prödl Out 6.81
Mehmet Ekici Out 6.58
Naldo Doubtful 6.96
Player Reason Status Rating
Bo Svensson Out 6.09
Marcel Risse Out 6.79
Stefan Bell Out N/A

Team News

Werder Bremen
  • Tim Wiese returns from injury and could start in goal.
  • Sokratis could replace the injured Naldo at centre-back again, although the Brazilian is slowly returning to full fitness.
  • Marko Marin returns from injury and could start in central attacking midifeld.
  • With Claudio Pizarro returning from suspension, Bremen have their talisman available again.
Mainz 05
  • Manager Tuchel could field a 4-2-3-1 system again, with Eugen Polanski and Elkin Soto in central midifeld.
  • Nikolce Noveski and Jan Kirchhoff compete for a spot at centre-back.
  • Adám Szalai and Sami Allagui compete for the lone spot up front.

Prediction

  • Bremen have not been in their best from lately, partly due to injuries. The return of Claudio Pizarro should give them a boost in confidence though.
  • Mainz have been drawn back into the relegation battle after two losses in a row. The team needs to improve defensively to turn their form around.
  • Expect Bremen to try and control the game from the outset. Mainz will try to defend solidly and hit them on the break.
Prediction:
Werder Bremen
2
1
Mainz 05
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
9 W. Bremen 11 9 14 42 ddllll
13 M. 05 9 12 13 39 lwdddl

Top Players

Werder Bremen
Mainz 05
C. Pizarro 7.53
A. Hunt 7.21
Naldo 6.96
E. Soto 6.87
E. M. Choupo-Moting 6.87
M. Caligiuri 6.81
C. Pizarro 18
M. Rosenberg 10
M. Arnautovic 6
E. M. Choupo-Moting 10
M. Zidan 7
A. Ivanschitz 6
C. Pizarro 8
M. Rosenberg 5
M. Marin 5
E. Soto 4
A. Ivanschitz 3
R. Zabavník 3

Match Forecast

Mainz 05 will score from a direct freekick  
Mainz 05 will score from a fast break situation  
Werder Bremen will score a long shot  
Werder Bremen will make a comeback if they go behind  
Werder Bremen will score from a direct freekick  
Werder Bremen will steal the ball from the opposition often  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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