Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(32) 25 Goals 25 (50)
(24) 6 Assists 27 (36)
(6.4) 6.5 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
29.4 Average Age 30.3
187 Average Height (cm) 185
(0.8) 0.8 Shots pg 0.7 (0.7)
(48%) 48% Aerial Duel Success 49% (50%)
(0.4) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.3) 1 Tackles pg 1 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Schalke
Werder Bremen
Player Reason Status Rating
Cédric Brunner Out 6.52
Sebastian Polter Out 6.35
Justin Heekeren Out N/A
Soichiro Kozuki Out 6.82
Ralf Fährmann Out 6.94
Tim Skarke Out 6.47
Maya Yoshida Doubtful 6.63
Player Reason Status Rating
Felix Agu Out 5.91
Niclas Füllkrug Out 7.38

Team News

Schalke
Werder Bremen
  • Maya Yoshida is nearing a return from a muscle injury, and Tom Krauss is available after suspension. Tim Skarke, Cedric Brunner and Ralf Fährmann are ruled out for a few weeks.
  • Soichiro Kozuki is ruled out with an ankle problem. Sebastian Polter and Justin Heekeren have both suffered ACL injuries and will not play again this season.
  • Bundesliga top scorer Niclas Füllkrug is ruled out with a calf problem.
  • Felix Agu is ruled out with a patella tendon injury, but otherwise, barring late injuries, coach Ole Werner should be able to call on a full strength squad.

Prediction

  • Promoted Bremen ended a six-game winless run last weekend and have won on their last four trips to Schalke.
  • Schalke started the year with an eight-game unbeaten run, but still boast the tamest attack in the league, only scoring 26 goals, and remain precariously one off the bottom of the table.
  • Neither can be backed with any confidence, so a draw could be the best option here as the two sides cancel each other out.
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