Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(42) 24 Goals 33 (55)
(25) 14 Assists 29 (42)
(6.5) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.4)
28.5 Average Age 29.9
185.3 Average Height (cm) 183.6
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 1.1 (0.8)
(54%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 48% (46%)
(0.5) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.4)
(1.3) 1.1 Tackles pg 1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Wolfsburg
Hoffenheim
Player Reason Status Rating
Paulo Otávio Out 6.6
William Out N/A
Micky van de Ven Out 6.52
Xaver Schlager Doubtful 6.71
Lukas Nmecha Doubtful 6.66
Player Reason Status Rating
Ermin Bicakcic Out 6
Robert Skov Out 6.25
Florian Grillitsch Out 6.87
Dennis Geiger Out 6.6
Andrej Kramaric Doubtful 6.89
Marco John Doubtful 6.32
Chris Richards Doubtful 6.66

Team News

Wolfsburg
Hoffenheim
  • Micky van de Ven might miss the rest of the season with a thigh injury. Renato Steffen is available after suspension, while Xaver Schlager and Lukas Nmecha are both nearing returns.
  • Paulo Otavio and William are both long-term absentees with serious knee injuries. The latter may have played his final game for the club with his contract up in the summer.
  • Andrej Kramaric could return after COVID, but Dennis Geiger and Florian Grillitsch are both ruled out through suspension.
  • Kevin Akpoguma and Pavel Kaderabek could both return, while Sebastian Rudy is available after suspension, while another former Bayern Munich player Chris Richards has a foot injury.
  • Ermin Bicakcic is still on his way back from ACL trouble, while Robert Skov is also nearing a return from a thigh injury.

Prediction

  • After a run of 11 games without a win in all comps, Wolfsburg have won twice on the spin since the arrival of the mercurial Max Kruse.
  • Former German international Kruse meets his favourite opponent, having scored eight goals against Hoffenheim, the most against any Bundesliga side.
  • Hoffenheim broke a run of four straight defeat in all comps with a comfortable win over Bielefeld last weekend to move up to fifth spot.
  • Wolfsburg have scored in 13 straight home games against Hoffenheim who have gained a league-best 15 points from losing positions this season.
  • A share of the spoils could be the play here.
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