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Crystal Palace vs Hoffenheim: lineups

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Crystal Palace 15 · 4 points
Hoffenheim 23 · 3 points

Predicted lineups Crystal Palace vs Hoffenheim

Crystal Palace 3-4-2-1
44 Benítez
6 Canvot
5 Disasi
26 Richards
3 Mitchell
20 Wharton
18 Kamada
25 Khalaili
10 Pino
11 McNeil
14 Mateta

Predicted lineup for Crystal Palace: Benítez, Canvot, Disasi, Richards, Mitchell, Wharton, Kamada, Khalaili, Pino, McNeil, Mateta

Hoffenheim 4-4-2
1 Baumann
39 Rots
28 Machida
5 Kabak
29 Abraha
14 Daghim
18 Burger
7 Avdullahu
22 Prass
19 Lemperle
27 Kramarić

Predicted lineup for Hoffenheim: Baumann, Rots, Machida, Kabak, Abraha, Daghim, Burger, Avdullahu, Prass, Lemperle, Kramarić

Crystal Palace

Ismaïla Sarr is expected to remain sidelined until after the November international break with his groin injury, after the winger made only one start in his last five appearances. Jørgen Strand Larsen and Quinten Timber are also doubtful with ankle and hamstring problems respectively, and neither is expected to start, so Jean-Philippe Mateta should lead the line again.

Dean Henderson made his first start of the last five matches against Tottenham, but Walter Benítez is expected to return in goal for the Eagles. Yéremy Pino, who has scored twice in his last five appearances, should keep his place in an attacking role.

Hoffenheim

Robin Hranáč underwent surgery on his lateral meniscus this week and will be out for several weeks. Vladimír Coufal is also doubtful with a muscle issue, so Ozan Kabak and Koki Machida are expected to continue in central defence.

Natnael Abraha, who made his first start in the last five matches against Werder Bremen, looks set to continue in the side, while Bambasé Conté's groin injury keeps him out of midfield. Hoffenheim also remain without several other players through injury.

Injuries and suspensions

Crystal Palace

  • Ismaïla Sarr Groin injury Doubtful
  • Jørgen Strand Larsen Ankle injury Doubtful
  • Quinten Timber Hamstring injury Doubtful
  • Cheick Doucouré Not in the squad Unavailable
  • Chadi Riad Knee injury Unavailable
  • Evann Guessand Not in the squad Unavailable
  • Jefferson Lerma Not in the squad Unavailable
  • Takehiro Tomiyasu Calf injury Unavailable
  • Zavier Gozo Not in the squad Unavailable

Hoffenheim

  • Vladimír Coufal Muscle injury Doubtful
  • Albian Hajdari Foot injury Unavailable
  • Bambasé Conté Groin injury Unavailable
  • Luis Engelns Not in the squad Unavailable
  • Nathan De Cat Knee injury Unavailable
  • Patrick Wimmer Thigh injury Unavailable
  • Robin Hranáč Knee injury Unavailable
  • Valentin Gendrey Ankle injury Unavailable

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

Crystal Palace

  1. Yéremy Pino 4 goals 0 assists
  2. Daichi Kamada 2 goals 3 assists
  3. Tyrick Mitchell 2 goals 0 assists
  4. Jørgen Strand Larsen 2 goals 0 assists
  5. Adam Wharton 0 goals 3 assists

Hoffenheim

  1. Adam Daghim 3 goals 2 assists
  2. Adam Hložek 3 goals 1 assists
  3. Andrej Kramarić 2 goals 3 assists
  4. Bambasé Conté 2 goals 2 assists
  5. Alexander Prass 2 goals 1 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Crystal Palace

Player Starts Min. Form
Chris Richards 5/5 450 mixed
Jaydee Canvot 5/5 450 mixed
Tyrick Mitchell 5/5 450 poor
Adam Wharton 5/5 448 mixed
Daichi Kamada 4/5 377 mixed
Axel Disasi 4/4 360 mixed
Walter Benítez 4/4 360 poor
Yéremy Pino 5/5 358 mixed

Hoffenheim

Player Starts Min. Form
Oliver Baumann 5/5 450 mixed
Leon Avdullahu 5/5 447 solid
Koki Machida 4/5 373 solid
Ozan Kabak 4/5 367 mixed
Mats Rots 4/4 346 solid
Fisnik Asllani 4/5 342 mixed
Vladimír Coufal 4/4 331 solid
Adam Daghim 4/5 315 mixed

Frequently asked questions

Who is the referee for Crystal Palace vs Hoffenheim?

Horatiu Fesnic will referee Crystal Palace vs Hoffenheim.

When will the lineup for Crystal Palace vs Hoffenheim be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for Crystal Palace against Hoffenheim?

Crystal Palace are without Ismaïla Sarr (groin injury), Jørgen Strand Larsen (ankle injury), Quinten Timber (hamstring injury), Cheick Doucouré (not in the squad), Chadi Riad (knee injury) and Evann Guessand (not in the squad). The full list is above, with the injuries and suspensions.

Who is unavailable for Hoffenheim against Crystal Palace?

Hoffenheim are without Vladimír Coufal (muscle injury), Albian Hajdari (foot injury), Bambasé Conté (groin injury), Luis Engelns (not in the squad), Nathan De Cat (knee injury) and Patrick Wimmer (thigh injury). The full list is above, with the injuries and suspensions.

What formation do Crystal Palace play?

Crystal Palace have used a 3-4-2-1 formation in their last 5 matches under Sage.

What formation do Hoffenheim play?

Hoffenheim have used a 4-4-2 in 2 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 3-5-2.

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