Probable Lineups
3-5-2
3-4-2-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.7
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.6)
31.5
Average Age
28.8
188.5
Average Height (cm)
186.5
(0.9)
0.9
Shots pg
0.8
(0.9)
(47%)
52%
Aerial Duel Success
54%
(55%)
(0.4)
0.4
Dribbles pg
0.8
(0.6)
(1.1)
0.9
Tackles pg
0.9
(0.9)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.
Missing Players
Union Berlin
Stuttgart
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Dajaku | Out | 5.94 | |
| Sheraldo Becker | Out | 6.79 | |
| Anthony Ujah | Out | N/A | |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | Out | 6.53 | |
| Christopher Trimmel | Doubtful | 7.03 | |
| Christopher Lenz | Doubtful | 6.91 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolás González | Out | 6.99 | |
| Orel Mangala | Out | 6.9 | |
| Hamadi Al Ghaddioui | Out | 6.06 | |
| Clinton Mola | Out | N/A | |
| Silas Katompa Mvumpa | Out | 7.13 | |
| Marc Kempf | Out | 6.89 | |
| Lilian Egloff | Doubtful | 6.02 |
Team News
Union Berlin
Stuttgart
- Captain Christopher Trimmel broke his nose and will be assessed nearer the game.
- Striker Taiwo Awoniyi is ruled out with a thigh injury, while Niko Gießelmann is over a shoulder injury.
- Christian Gentner will be keen to impress against his former club.
- Sheraldo Becker has gone under the knife for an ankle injury, while Leon Dajaku is struggling with a foot injury.
- Loris Karius has lost his spot in goal to Andreas Luthe, who was missing last month due to personal reasons. The Liverpool loanee performed well though after stepping in for his first Bundesliga game in well over four years.
- Christopher Lenz is nearing a return from a muscle injury, but striker Anthony Ujah has had yet another operation because of a long-term knee issue.
- Marc Oliver Kempf is ruled out through suspension after totting up five yellow cards.
- Nicolás González has suffered another muscle injury, while Erik Thommy is fit after a hip problem.
- Silas Wamangituka suffered a knee injury against Bayern and is ruled out for the rest of the season.
- The influential Gonzalo Castro has shaken off a thigh injury, but Orel Mangala is out for a few weeks with a thigh injury.
- Darko Churlinov is over nasal injury, while Daniel Didavi is fit again after a muscle injury.
- Arsenal loanee Dinos Mavropanos may start at the back, alongside Waldemar Anton.
- Hamadi Al Ghaddioui has succumbed to another injury, while Momo Cisse is back in the squad after adductor issues.
I see a draw. Penalty for Kruse
Union Berlin - Stuttgart 2:1(1:1)