Probable Lineups

4-4-2
Borussia M.Gladbach
4-4-2
FC Cologne
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(49) 43 Goals 29 (39)
(37) 33 Assists 25 (29)
(6.6) 7.1 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.4)
26.6 Average Age 29.1
184.3 Average Height (cm) 184
(0.9) 1.2 Shots pg 0.8 (0.7)
(59%) 60% Aerial Duel Success 48% (47%)
(1) 0.8 Dribbles pg 0.8 (0.8)
(2) 1.4 Tackles pg 1.6 (1.7)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.

Missing Players

No missing players.
Player Reason Status Rating
Andrézinho Out 6.48
Mark Uth Out N/A
Adil Chihi Out 6.66
Kevin Pezzoni Out 6.26
Petit Out N/A

Team News

Borussia M.Gladbach
  • Toni Jantschke returns from injury and could start at right-back.
  • Mike Hanke and Igor de Camargo compete for a spot up front.
FC Cologne
  • Manager Solbakken was sacked during the week. Interim manager Schaefer will take over for the rest of the season.
  • Kevin McKenna could replace Henrique Sereno at centre-back.
  • Milivoje Novakovic and Slawomir Peszko could return to the squad.

Prediction

  • Gladbach are not on the best form at the moment. They need to improve as a team again to continue to challenge for a Champions League spot.
  • Cologne are currently occupying the relegation play-off spot and new manager Schaefer needs to turn things around quickly to secure a chance to stay up.
  • Expect this to be an intense game, because of the proximity and rivalry between the two cities. Gladbach should be heavy favourites.
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
4 B. M.Gladbach 17 9 8 60 ddwldw
17 F. Cologne 8 6 20 30 dlldll

Top Players

Borussia M.Gladbach
FC Cologne
M. Reus 7.9
J. Arango 7.37
Dante 7.14
L. Podolski 7.14
M. Lanig 6.71
C. Clemens 6.64
M. Reus 18
M. Hanke 8
J. Arango 6
L. Podolski 18
M. Novakovic 5
C. Clemens 5
J. Arango 12
M. Reus 9
P. Herrmann 7
L. Podolski 7
S. Peszko 6
M. Novakovic 4

Match Forecast

Borussia M.Gladbach will dominate in the air  
Borussia M.Gladbach will score as a result of a through ball  
Borussia M.Gladbach will dominate possession  
Borussia M.Gladbach will score from a direct freekick  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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