Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
4-3-1-2
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.6)
6.9
Average Ratings
6.9
(6.7)
24.1
Average Age
27.3
185.2
Average Height (cm)
184.4
(1.8)
1.8
Shots pg
1.1
(1)
(60%)
60%
Aerial Duel Success
55%
(54%)
(0.4)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.5
(0.5)
(1.1)
0.9
Tackles pg
1.1
(1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 2. Bundesliga.
Missing Players
FC Koln
Karlsruher SC
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damion Downs | Out | 6.97 | |
| Luca Kilian | Out | N/A | |
| Florian Kainz | Out | N/A | |
| Mark Uth | Out | 6.08 | |
| Jacob Steen Christensen | Out | N/A | |
| Dejan Ljubicic | Doubtful | 7.34 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Bormuth | Out | N/A | |
| Efe-Kaan Sihlaroglu | Out | N/A |
Team News
FC Koln
Karlsruher SC
- Dejan Ljubicic is a doubt this weekend due to illness, while Damion Downs has been ruled out after suffering an injury during the game against Fortuna Düsseldorf.
- Expect Steffen Tigges to replace the stricken Downs in a direct swap up top.
- Christian Eichner has a settled starting XI and is unlikely to make any changes for the trip to the RheinEnergieSTADION.
- Karlsruher have no new injury news, but Robin Bormuth and Efe-Kaan Sihlaroglu remain unavailable.
Match FactsSponsored
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There have been over 2.5 goals scored in FC Koln's last 6 games (2. Bundesliga).
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Karlsruher SC have scored at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches (2. Bundesliga).
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FC Koln have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 3 home matches against Karlsruher SC in all competitions.
