Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(40) 21 Goals 25 (38)
(30) 21 Assists 18 (27)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.5)
31.6 Average Age 33.6
184.5 Average Height (cm) 186.8
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 0.8 (0.7)
(47%) 48% Aerial Duel Success 54% (51%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(1.1) 1.1 Tackles pg 1 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Werder Bremen
Union Berlin
Player Reason Status Rating
Philipp Bargfrede Out 6.26
Michael Lang Out 6.32
Kevin Möhwald Out 6.4
Niclas Füllkrug Out 7.29
Sebastian Langkamp Out 6.14
Ludwig Augustinsson Out 6.64
Theodor Gebre Selassie Out 6.82
Davie Selke Doubtful 6.21
Player Reason Status Rating
Akaki Gogia Out 6.49
Laurenz Dehl Out N/A
Joshua Mees Out 6.2
Marvin Friedrich Out 6.65
Rafal Gikiewicz Doubtful 6.67
Manuel Schmiedebach Doubtful 6.11
Grischa Prömel Doubtful 6.28

Team News

Werder Bremen
Union Berlin
  • Davie Selke has rejoined the club where he made his Bundesliga debut as a youngster. Selke picked up a hip injury in midweek and is doubtful.
  • Ex-Bayern Munich defender Marco Friedl is available after suspension.
  • Kevin Vogt has recovered from a bout of concussion and will line up in defence, alongside Ömer Toprak who was rested in the cup in midweek.
  • Philipp Bargfrede will return at the end of the month from a calf problem, while Ludwig Augustinsson is also expected back soon.
  • Theodor Gebre Selassie suffered a thigh injury at the end of the year and is still ruled out.
  • USMNT talent Joshua Sargent is available up front after a muscle injury and could step in for Selke.
  • Swiss coach Urs Fischer will likely keep faith with the bulk of the side that has eased into mid-table security.
  • Marvin Friedrich is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow last weekend.
  • Striker Suleiman Abdullahi and Grischa Prömel could both return to the squad after recovering from long-term issues.
  • Felix Kroos, brother of the slightly more talented Toni, has shaken off a back injury.
  • Anthony Ujah could start alongside top scorer Sebastian Andersson, with ex-QPR striker Sebastian Polter also pushing for a spot.

Prediction

  • Werder Bremen will be buoyed by their shock cup win against Borussia Dortmund in midweek.
  • Both were in cup action in midweek, but Bremen will enjoy an extra days rest than the visitors from the capital.
  • Back Bremen to get the job done in a must win game for the fallen giant of German football.
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