Probable Lineups

4-3-1-2
Hamburger SV
4-2-3-1
Hoffenheim
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(42) 30 Goals 30 (41)
(36) 22 Assists 21 (27)
(6.8) 7 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.6)
24.4 Average Age 23.5
183.5 Average Height (cm) 183.2
(0.9) 0.9 Shots pg 1.1 (0.8)
(49%) 48% Aerial Duel Success 46% (52%)
(1) 0.8 Dribbles pg 0.8 (1.1)
(2.1) 1.7 Tackles pg 1.7 (2.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Petr Jiracek Out 6.44
Christian Nørgaard Out N/A
Maximilian Beister Out 6.5
Marcell Jansen Out 7.25
Rafael van der Vaart Out 7.15
Gojko Kacar Out 6.38
Player Reason Status Rating
Chris Out N/A
Jannik Vestergaard Out 6.8
Stefan Thesker Out 6.5
Filip Malbasic Out N/A
Boris Vukcevic Out 6.89

Team News

Hamburger SV
  • Manager Fink confirmed that he will stick to the 4-3-1-2 system with Tolgay Arslan returning to the playmaker position.
  • Zhi Gin Lam will most likely replace Jeffrey Bruma at left-back.
  • Milan Badelj will switch to defensive midfield again, with Tomás Rincón dropping to the bench.
  • Up front, Heung-Min Son will replace the injured Maximilian Beister.
Hoffenheim
  • Manager Babbel was sacked during the week. Former U23 coach Kramer will replace him as an interim solution.
  • Captain and goalkeeper Tim Wiese won't be in the squad, allowing Koen Casteels to start.
  • Sebastian Rudy returns from suspension to start alongside Sejad Salihovic in central midfield, allowing Daniel Williams to switch to the centre-back position.
  • Takashi Usami and Vincenzo Grifo compete for a spot on the left wing.
  • Joselu could start up front this time, but Sven Schipplock and Eren Derdiyok have a chance of playing as well.

Prediction

  • After four points from the last two games, Hamburg are in a good mindset to get a result in this, their last home game before the winter break. The new 4-3-1-2 has worked quite well so far, but the team has to give 100% to fulfill their potential.
  • Hoffenheim have had a very poor start to the season and after another four losses in a row, manager Babbel was sacked during the week. The team needs to improve in the last two games before the break.
  • Expect Hamburg to try to dominate the game at home. There will most likely be several good chances for both teams.
Prediction:
Hamburger SV
2
1
Hoffenheim
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
7 H. SV 14 6 14 48 wwldwl
16 Hoffenheim 8 7 19 31 dlwdlw

Top Players

Hamburger SV
Hoffenheim
M. Badelj 7.47
H. Westermann 7.44
M. Jansen 7.25
R. Firmino 7.2
S. Rudy 6.88
K. Volland 6.87
A. Rudnevs 12
H. Son 12
R. v. d. Vaart 5
S. Salihovic 7
K. Volland 6
S. Schipplock 5
R. v. d. Vaart 9
M. Badelj 5
D. Aogo 4
K. Volland 7
F. Johnson 4
T. Weis 3

Match Forecast

There will be a high number of cards shown  
Hoffenheim will stray offside often  
Hamburger SV will steal the ball from the opposition often  
Hamburger SV will dominate possession  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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