Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(38) 25 Goals 21 (41)
(31) 21 Assists 15 (26)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
26.4 Average Age 26.2
183 Average Height (cm) 187
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 0.9 (0.7)
(47%) 47% Aerial Duel Success 55% (52%)
(0.6) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.4)
(1.2) 1 Tackles pg 1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Mainz
Wolfsburg
Player Reason Status Rating
Andreas Hanche-Olsen Out 6.55
Nelson Weiper Out 6.07
Stefan Bell Doubtful 6.26
Lee Jae-Sung Out 6.75
Player Reason Status Rating
Patrick Wimmer Out 6.37
Lukas Nmecha Out 6.39
Amin Sarr Out 6.07
Maxence Lacroix Out 6.71
Tiago Tomás Doubtful 6.29
Rogério Doubtful 6.37

Team News

Mainz
Wolfsburg
  • Stefan Bell has been feeling unwell.
  • Lee Jae-Sung is away at the Asian Cup with South Korea, while Andreas Hanche-Olsen is struggling with an ankle injury, and striker Nelson Weiper is ruled out after a knee surgery.
  • Maxence Lacroix is on the naughty step after his sending off in Darmstadt.
  • Rogerio is struggling with a thigh injury, while Lukas Nmecha is back in training after knee surgery.
  • Patrick Wimmer is ruled out with an ankle injury, while Amind Sarr has knee injury.

Prediction

  • Wolfsburg won both meetings 3-0 last term, but needed the winter break to regroup after a run of poor form.
  • Wolfsburg have not scored more than twice in a game in 20 games, but goalkeeper Koen Casteels has not conceded a goal against Mainz in seven games.
  • After sacking head coach Bo Svensson, Mainz still languish in a relegation play-off spot. Caretaker Jan Siewert has now got the job permanently with a contract until 2026.
  • A draw could be the best option to start the year with goals at both ends.
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