Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(55) 29 Goals 18 (28)
(43) 28 Assists 11 (17)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
25.4 Average Age 25.2
185.2 Average Height (cm) 185.7
(0.9) 0.9 Shots pg 0.9 (0.9)
(50%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 57% (52%)
(0.5) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1.4) 0.9 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Borussia M.Gladbach
FC Koln
Player Reason Status Rating
Tomás Cvancara Out 6.33
Jonas Omlin Doubtful 6.72
Alassane Pléa Doubtful 6.82
Player Reason Status Rating
Luca Waldschmidt Out 6.54
Justin Diehl Out 6.2
Jan Thielmann Out 6.54
Dejan Ljubicic Out 6.44
Timo Hübers Doubtful 6.88
Davie Selke Doubtful 6.67
Mark Uth Doubtful 6.22

Team News

Borussia M.Gladbach
FC Koln
  • Ko Itakura and Nico Elvedi are both available after suspension. Luca Netz should return from illness.
  • Jonas Omlin is nearing a return from a shoulder injury, while Tomas Cvancara has suffered ankle ligament damage. Alassane Pléa is struggling with a foot injury.
  • Mark Uth is struggling with a knee injury, while striker Luca Waldschmidt will be out for several weeks through injury. Dejan Ljubicic is suspended after picking up five yellow cards, while Jan Thielmann is suspended for two games after his sending off last weekend.
  • Timo Hübers should return from illness, while striker Davie Selke is also on the verge of a comeback. Justin Diehl will be out for several weeks with a muscle injury.

Prediction

  • Gladbach reached the German Cup semi-finals in midweek.
  • Eight points from the safety zone, struggling Koln are the league's lowest scorers with only 16 goals and have only garnered two points after falling behind all season.
  • This will not be a walk in the park for the Foals who have dropped the most points after taking the lead this season, a massive 23 in fact, losing the lead on nine separate occasions.
  • Koln grabbed their first win of the season in the reverse fixture, a 3-1 success, the only this time they have scored more than twice all season.
  • Passions will run high in this Rhine derby and relegation six-pointer and a stalemate could be the best option here.
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