Probable Lineups

4-3-1-2
Mainz 05
4-2-3-1
Nurnberg
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(42) 33 Goals 27 (39)
(31) 24 Assists 21 (26)
(6.6) 7 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.6)
29.2 Average Age 26.2
185.1 Average Height (cm) 184.9
(0.8) 0.8 Shots pg 0.9 (0.8)
(50%) 50% Aerial Duel Success 56% (53%)
(0.8) 0.9 Dribbles pg 1 (1.1)
(2.2) 1.6 Tackles pg 1.5 (1.9)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting Out 6.8
Ivan Klasnic Out 6.18
Niko Bungert Out 6.89
Marco Caligiuri Out 6.65
Heinz Müller Out 5.49
Player Reason Status Rating
Marcos Antonio Out 5.19
Adam Hlousek Out N/A
Markus Mendler Out 6.66
Raphael Schäfer Out 6.9
Alexander Stephan Out N/A
Robert Mak Out 6.62

Team News

Mainz 05
  • Manager Tuchel is unlikely to make any changes in the back four with Niko Bungert still injured and Bo Svensson doing a solid job so far.
  • Eugen Polanski returns from injury and could start in defensive midfield to replace Jan Kirchhoff.
  • Nikita Rukavytsya and Nicolai Müller compete for the spot alongside top scorer Adám Szalai up front.
Nurnberg
  • Patrick Rakovski will start in goal again, with Raphael Schäfer and Alexander Stephan still out injured.
  • Javier Pinola returns from suspension and could start at left-back, alongside Marvin Plattenhardt.
  • Mike Frantz and Alexander Esswein compete for the spot on the left wing. The latter will most likely get his chance this time.
  • Up front, Tomas Pekhart and Sebastian Polter are the only options for manager Hecking.

Prediction

  • Mainz lost their first game after a four game unbeaten streak last weekend. They will be motivated to get back on track with a result in front of their home crowd.
  • After six games without a win, including five losses, Nürnberg won against Wolfsburg last weekend. They should have regained confidence with this result, but need to continue to work on their defence and chance conversion.
  • Expect this to be a close game from the outset. Both teams will have to be patient to get their chances.
Prediction:
Mainz 05
2
1
Nurnberg
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
10 Nurnberg 11 11 12 44 llllww
13 M. 05 10 12 12 42 llddld

Top Players

Mainz 05
Nurnberg
J. Baumgartlinger 7.18
N. Noveski 7.16
N. Müller 7.15
H. Kiyotake 7.18
T. Klose 7.08
J. Pinola 7.06
A. Szalai 13
N. Müller 8
A. Ivanschitz 7
P. Nilsson 6
T. Simons 5
S. Polter 5
A. Ivanschitz 5
N. Müller 5
Z. Pospech 3
H. Kiyotake 10
T. Chandler 3
H. Balitsch 2

Match Forecast

Mainz 05 will steal the ball from the opposition often  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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