Probable Lineups

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4-3-1-2
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(24) 17 Goals 20 (23)
(19) 15 Assists 11 (17)
(6.5) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.6)
24.2 Average Age 27.5
185.2 Average Height (cm) 184.4
(1.3) 1.6 Shots pg 1.2 (0.9)
(54%) 54% Aerial Duel Success 54% (52%)
(0.4) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.4)
(1.2) 0.9 Tackles pg 1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 2. Bundesliga.

Missing Players

FC Koln
Karlsruher SC
Player Reason Status Rating
Florian Kainz Out 6.41
Jacob Steen Christensen Out N/A
Mark Uth Out 6.08
Damion Downs Out 6.92
Luca Kilian Out N/A
Dejan Ljubicic Doubtful 6.91
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.

Prediction

  • FC Köln took the lead on two occasions against league leaders Fortuna Düsseldorf last weekend, but Gerhard Struber's men couldn't get over the line and were ultimately forced to settle for a point. The hosts have been the more promising side going forward throughout all of their six league games so far, but they have just two wins to show for their efforts.
  • Karlsruher responded well after going behind early at the Avnet Arena last Sunday, scoring twice in a six-minute spell in the first half, before Magdeburg drew level late on. By failing to win, KSC passed up the opportunity to move top of the table, although they remain unbeaten ahead of gameweek seven's challenging test.
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