Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(29) 20 Goals 12 (20)
(20) 13 Assists 6 (11)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
25.3 Average Age 26.5
185.4 Average Height (cm) 184.6
(1.1) 1.2 Shots pg 1.1 (0.9)
(51%) 50% Aerial Duel Success 46% (48%)
(0.6) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1) 0.9 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Stuttgart
Hoffenheim
Player Reason Status Rating
Justin Diehl Out 6.25
Dan-Axel Zagadou Out 6.07
Nikolas Nartey Doubtful N/A
Josha Vagnoman Doubtful 6.52
Anthony Rouault Doubtful 6.44
Leonidas Stergiou Doubtful 6.5
Ameen Al Dakhil Doubtful 6.14
Player Reason Status Rating
Grischa Prömel Out 6.18
Ozan Kabak Out N/A
Ihlas Bebou Out N/A
Finn Becker Out N/A
David Jurásek Out 6.17
Stanley Nsoki Out 6.42
Anton Stach Doubtful 6.95
Andrej Kramaric Doubtful 6.66
Marco John Doubtful N/A

Team News

Stuttgart
Hoffenheim
  • Josha Vagnoman has a foot injury. Nikolas Nartey is on his way back from a knee injury, while Justin Diehl is ruled out with a shoulder injury.
  • New signing Ameen Al-Dakhil has a hip injury, while defenders Anthony Rouault and Leonidas Stergiou are both struggling with knocks as well.
  • Dan-Axel Zagadou has suffered another knee injury and will likely be out for several months.
  • Stanley Nsoki is suspended for two games after his red card last weekend, the fourth of his Bundesliga career.
  • Andrej Kramaric and Anton Stach should return from illness. Ozan Kabak is ruled out until the end of the year with an ACL injury, while Grischa Prömel has also suffered an ACL tear and could miss the rest of the season.
  • Marco John is still feeling his way back in training, while David Jurasek is on the way back from a broken arm. Finn Becker and Ihlas Bebou are both recovering from knee operations.

Prediction

  • Hoffenheim snatched defeat from the jaws of victory against Bremen last weekend, coughing up a 3-0 after just 12 minutes following Stanley Nsoki's red card.
  • Stuttgart enjoy 48 hours more rest and recuperation from European action in midweek, while Hoffenheim have lost four in a row in the Bundesliga.
  • Taking advantage of their extra break, Stuttgart can get the job done on home soil against fragile Hoffenheim.
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