Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
Schalke 04
4-4-2
Hannover 96
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(56) 33 Goals 37 (59)
(48) 29 Assists 27 (39)
(6.8) 7 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.7)
25.1 Average Age 26.8
184.4 Average Height (cm) 181.8
(1.2) 1 Shots pg 0.8 (0.7)
(51%) 54% Aerial Duel Success 46% (47%)
(1.1) 1 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.6)
(1.9) 1.6 Tackles pg 1.4 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Christoph Moritz Out 6.23
Kyriakos Papadopoulos Out 7.45
Ibrahim Afellay Out 7.17
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar Out 6.85
Jermaine Jones Out 7.23
Lewis Holtby Doubtful 7.32
Player Reason Status Rating
Felipe Out 6.57
Leon Andreasen Out 6.67
Lars Stindl Out 6.99
Christian Schulz Out 6.75
Steven Cherundolo Out 6.79
Didier Ya Konan Out 6.85

Team News

Schalke 04
  • With Kyriakos Papadopoulos still injured, Joel Matip will start at centre-back.
  • Julian Draxler and Tranquillo Barnetta compete for the spot on the left wing, with Ibrahim Afellay out injured.
  • Lewis Holtby, who signed a pre-contract agreement with Spurs this month, is doubtful with a minor injury. New signing Raffael will probably start on the bench.
  • Ciprian Marica will replace the injured Klaas-Jan Huntelaar up front.
Hannover 96
  • Konstantin Rausch and Christian Pander compete for the spot at left-back.
  • New signing Johan Djourou could replace Karim Haggui at centre-back.
  • With Lars Stindl still injured, Jan Schlaudraff could get another chance on the right wing.
  • Didier Ya Konan is at the AFCON and won't be available in January. Artur Sobiech and Mohammed Abdellaoue compete for his spot up front.

Prediction

  • Schalke were in very poor form before the winter break and manager Stevens was sacked as a result. Interim manager Keller has had a lot of work to do, but it remains to be seen how quickly he can turn things around.
  • Hannover had a mixed first half to their season, but after the contract extension with manager Slomka and some sensible winter transfers, they have a good foundation for a successful second half.
  • Expect this to be a close game; both teams were out of form in December.
Prediction:
Schalke 04
2
1
Hannover 96
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
4 S. 04 16 7 11 55 dlwwlw
9 H. 96 13 6 15 45 llwdlw

Top Players

Schalke 04
Hannover 96
J. Farfán 7.72
J. Draxler 7.41
L. Holtby 7.32
S. Huszti 7.46
M. B. Diouf 7.1
L. Stindl 6.99
K. Huntelaar 10
J. Draxler 10
J. Farfán 6
M. B. Diouf 12
S. Huszti 9
M. Abdellaoue 8
L. Holtby 7
J. Farfán 6
J. Jones 5
S. Huszti 9
M. B. Diouf 7
J. Schlaudraff 4

Match Forecast

Schalke 04 will score from a fast break situation  
Schalke 04 will dominate possession  
Schalke 04 will control the game in the opposition's half  
Schalke 04 will score from a setpiece situation  
Schalke 04 will score as a result of individual skill  
Schalke 04 will create many scoring chances  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.

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