Probable Lineups

4-3-2-1
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(49) 36 Goals 24 (43)
(40) 20 Assists 11 (28)
(6.8) 7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.6)
33.2 Average Age 32.7
184.5 Average Height (cm) 181.1
(0.8) 0.8 Shots pg 0.9 (0.9)
(52%) 53% Aerial Duel Success 49% (47%)
(0.6) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(1.5) 1.5 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.

Missing Players

FC Koln
Mainz
Player Reason Status Rating
Marcel Risse Out 7.24
Serhou Guirassy Out 5.95
Player Reason Status Rating
Emil Berggreen Doubtful N/A
Gaëtan Bussmann Doubtful 6.84
Suat Serdar Out 6.43

Team News

FC Koln
Mainz
  • Marco Höger provides a more defensive-minded option in midfield.
  • Yuya Osako is fully fit again and challenges Simon Zoller for his spot in the starting XI.
  • Manager Peter Stöger could decide to switch back to a 4-4-2 in this case.
  • Captain Niko Bungert is expected to get a chance from the start in the last game of the season.
  • Danny Latza, Jean-Philippe Gbamin and Fabian Frei compete for two spots in central midfield, while Suat Serdar has already travelled to the U20 World Cup in South Korea.
  • Yoshinori Muto could get an opportunity up front, with Jhon Córdoba possibly dropping to the bench.

Prediction

  • Köln need a win here to still claim a top-6 spot and are dependent on other results as well to do so. They'll also look to secure seventh spot though, with their current position enough to qualify for the Europa League play-offs, should Dortmund beat Frankfurt in the DFB-Pokal final.
  • Mainz massively improved their position in relegation battle with a 4-2 win against Frankfurt last weekend. They are all but safe in any case because of their superior goal difference and can play without serious pressure here, as they only have to avoid a massive defeat.
  • Expect this derby to be an intense and hard-fought game from the start.
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