Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
Hoffenheim
4-4-2
Borussia M.Gladbach
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(41) 28 Goals 28 (44)
(27) 21 Assists 25 (29)
(6.6) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.7)
25 Average Age 25.9
184.4 Average Height (cm) 184.8
(0.8) 1.1 Shots pg 0.9 (0.8)
(52%) 50% Aerial Duel Success 53% (52%)
(1.1) 0.8 Dribbles pg 0.8 (0.9)
(1.7) 1.7 Tackles pg 1.4 (1.6)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Michael Gregoritsch Out N/A
Stefan Thesker Out 6.5
Sebastian Rudy Out 6.88
Sven Schipplock Out 6.61
Boris Vukcevic Out 6.89
Stephan Schröck Out 6.29
Player Reason Status Rating
Alexander Ring Out 6.35

Team News

Hoffenheim
  • Marco Kurz will make his debut as Hoffenheim manager and most likely start with a 4-2-3-1.
  • Captain and goalkeeper Tim Wiese returns in goal to replace Koen Casteels.
  • Marvin Compper has been injured in the winter break and could be replaced by Jannik Vestergaard.
  • Eren Derdiyok and Joselu compete for the spot up front.
Borussia M.Gladbach
  • Álvaro Domínguez returns from suspension to replace Roel Brouwers.
  • In defensive midfield, Thorben Marx will start ahead of Granit Xhaka.
  • Lukas Rupp and Tolga Cigerci compete for the spot on the left wing.
  • Luuk de Jong returns from injury to replace Mike Hanke up front.

Prediction

  • Hoffenheim lost their last six games in front of the winter break and new manager Kurz needs to turn things around now. A result at home against Gladbach would be a great debut.
  • Gladbach finally found their form in November and December and need to continue to improve now. Manager Favre has no new injury concerns and can field his best team.
  • Expect this to be a very close game. If Hoffenheim have regained confidence, they have a chance to get a draw here.
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
8 B. M.Gladbach 12 11 11 47 lwllwl
16 Hoffenheim 8 7 19 31 dlwdlw

Top Players

Hoffenheim
Borussia M.Gladbach
R. Firmino 7.2
S. Rudy 6.88
K. Volland 6.87
J. Arango 7.36
M. Stranzl 7.26
T. Jantschke 6.98
S. Salihovic 7
K. Volland 6
S. Schipplock 5
L. d. Jong 6
P. Herrmann 6
M. Stranzl 5
K. Volland 7
F. Johnson 4
T. Weis 3
J. Arango 7
P. Herrmann 5
H. Nordtveit 4

Match Forecast

Hoffenheim will stray offside often  
Hoffenheim will make a comeback if they go behind  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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