Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(41) 22 Goals 32 (45)
(28) 18 Assists 27 (33)
(6.4) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
30 Average Age 27.6
182.5 Average Height (cm) 182.7
(1) 1.1 Shots pg 0.8 (0.8)
(50%) 53% Aerial Duel Success 48% (47%)
(0.3) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.4) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Bochum
Werder Bremen
Player Reason Status Rating
Ivan Ordets Out 6.7
Michael Esser Doubtful N/A
Takuma Asano Out 6.4
Player Reason Status Rating
Amos Pieper Out 6.73
Spyros Angelidis Out N/A
Milos Veljkovic Doubtful 6.52
Leon Opitz Doubtful 6.04
Naby Keïta Out 6.15

Team News

Bochum
Werder Bremen
  • Ivan Ordets has been ruled out "indefinitely" following a thigh injury.
  • Back up keeper Michael Esser has a knee issue. Takuma Asano is with Japan at the Asian Cup.
  • Amos Pieper underwent ankle surgery and will be out for a few months.
  • Milos Veljkovic is struggling with a knee injury.
  • Ex-Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita is away at the AFCON, while Leon Opitz has an ankle problem.
  • Spyros Angelidis has fractured his hand.

Prediction

  • All four of Werder's wins have come on their own patch, which is useful as they've developed travel sickness, only picking up a couple of points away from home.
  • Bremen have won their last five against Bochum doing the double (3-0, 2-0) last season without conceding.
  • Bochum have proved tougher to beat this season, but the most draws in the league, seven, has prevented any genuine momentum.
  • Minnows Bochum can grab the three points with goals expected at both ends.
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