Probable Lineups
4-4-1-1
4-5-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.7)
7
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.4)
25.9
Average Age
26.4
185.1
Average Height (cm)
185.3
(1)
1.1
Shots pg
0.9
(0.8)
(54%)
54%
Aerial Duel Success
52%
(52%)
(0.9)
0.7
Dribbles pg
0.4
(0.5)
(1.4)
1.2
Tackles pg
1.3
(1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.
Missing Players
Borussia Dortmund
FC Koln
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youssoufa Moukoko | Out | 6.71 | |
| Julian Brandt | Out | 7.25 | |
| Mateu Morey | Out | N/A | |
| Emre Can | Out | 6.76 | |
| Gregor Kobel | Doubtful | 6.91 | |
| Karim Adeyemi | Doubtful | 6.63 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Uth | Out | 6.06 | |
| Sebastian Andersson | Out | N/A | |
| Kristian Pedersen | Doubtful | 6.47 | |
| Luca Kilian | Doubtful | 6.24 | |
| Florian Dietz | Doubtful | 6.3 | |
| Jan Thielmann | Doubtful | 6.46 |
Team News
Borussia Dortmund
FC Koln
- Emre Can is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow last weekend. Julian Brandt is nearing a return from a thigh injury, while Gregor Kobel should return between the sticks and skipper Marco Reus from illness.
- Karim Adeyemi is nearing a return from a muscle injury. Youssoufa Moukoko is ruled out for several weeks with an ankle ligament tear and Mateu Morey is on his way back from a serious knee injury.
- Jan Thielmann is struggling with a thigh injury, while defenders Luca Kilian and Kristian Pedersen are both nearing returns from muscle injuries.
- Florian Dietz suffered an ACL injury and will be missing for several months, while Mark Uth remains on the sidelines after a pelvic operation. Sebastian Andersson is on his way back from knee surgery.
Borussia Dortmund wins 2-0.