Predicted Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(51) 33 Goals 28 (47)
(37) 22 Assists 13 (27)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.4)
26.1 Average Age 25.3
183.9 Average Height (cm) 184.8
(0.7) 0.9 Shots pg 0.7 (0.7)
(52%) 54% Aerial Duel Success 49% (48%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.4)
(1) 1.1 Tackles pg 1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

RBL
Holstein Kiel
Player Reason Status Rating
Benjamin Henrichs Out 6.68
Antonio Nusa Out 6.73
Xaver Schlager Out 6.18
Xavi Simons Out 7.32
Willi Orbán Doubtful 7.08
David Raum Doubtful 6.89
Player Reason Status Rating
Colin Kleine-Bekel Out N/A
Ivan Nekic Out 5.33
Patrick Erras Doubtful 6.63
Lewis Holtby Doubtful 6.2
Benedikt Pichler Doubtful 6.49
Andu Kelati Doubtful 6.35

Team News

RBL
Holstein Kiel
  • Caretaker boss Zsolt Löw may freshen things up as the race for Europe hots up.
  • Xavi Simons is suspended after picking up five yellow cards, while Willi Orban and David Raum were only able to train individually earlier in the week because of illness.
  • Klostermann and Bitshiabu are alternatives at the back, while Haidara and Seiwald are competing for a spot in midfield.
  • Benjamin Henrichs is ruled out for the season after suffering an ACL injury. Xaver Schlager will be out for several weeks with a thigh problem of his own, while Antonio Nusa has suffered a knee injury and will be sidelined for a bit longer.
  • Ivan Nekic has a pelvic injury, while David Zec is available after suspension and will likely slot back into defence.
  • Colin Kleine-Bekel is on his way back from an ACL injury, while Patrick Erras has a concussion which has been bothering him for weeks.
  • Lewis Holtby and Benedikt Pichler have both suffered muscle injuries, while Andu Kelati is struggling with a knee problem.

Prediction

  • German champions way back in 1912, Kiel have shipped the most goals, 70, which explains why they are rooted to the bottom of the table.
  • Leipzig have let slip 14 points from winning positions this term. Only Stuttgart and Wolfsburg have lost more from the lead.
  • Bottom club Kiel have picked up just 10 points this year, the fewest in the league.
  • Leipzig boast a league-high 14 clean sheets this season, while Kiel have the fewest, with two.
  • The reverse fixture finished 2-0 in Leipzig's favour, and we back RBL to do the double with BTTS.
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