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Hoffenheim vs Lyon: lineups

Hoffenheim 30 · 0 points
Lyon 8 · 6 points

Predicted lineups Hoffenheim vs Lyon

Hoffenheim 4-3-3 last match

Our predicted lineup follows a few days before kick-off. Until then, below is the side Hoffenheim fielded on against Borussia Mönchengladbach.

1 Baumann
39 Rots
28 Machida
2 Hranáč
34 Coufal
22 Prass
7 Avdullahu
20 Conté
10 Hložek
11 Asllani
19 Lemperle

Last lineup for Hoffenheim: Baumann, Rots, Machida, Hranáč, Coufal, Prass, Avdullahu, Conté, Hložek, Asllani, Lemperle

Lyon 4-2-3-1 last match

Our predicted lineup follows a few days before kick-off. Until then, below is the side Lyon fielded on against Nice.

40 Descamps
16 Abner
19 Niakhaté
22 Mata
13 Athekame
6 Tessmann
2 Bidstrup
26 Boudache
99 Nartey
24 Duranville
10 Šulc

Last lineup for Lyon: Descamps, Abner, Niakhaté, Mata, Athekame, Tessmann, Bidstrup, Boudache, Nartey, Duranville, Šulc

Hoffenheim

Hoffenheim have another injury concern after Nathan De Cat damaged the lateral meniscus in his left knee in training and was ruled out until further notice. Patrick Wimmer remains sidelined with the thigh injury that has already kept him out as Ilzer's side prepare for Thursday's visit from Lyon.

Robin Hranáč and Alexander Prass both made their first starts in five matches against Borussia Mönchengladbach, while Ozan Kabak played the final twelve minutes after four earlier starts. Kabak is expected to return at right centre-back alongside Koki Machida, with Hranáč dropping out. Albian Hajdari is unavailable with a foot injury, while Bambasé Conté has scored twice across his three starts in the last five games.

Lyon

Olympique Lyon will be without Ikoma-Loïs Openda for the trip to Hoffenheim. The forward is out with a leg injury, having started three of the last five matches before being sidelined.

Paulo Fonseca has alternated between his goalkeepers in recent matches. Dominik Greif has made three starts in the last five, while Rémy Descamps has made two and played against Nice last time out. Felix Bacher and Clinton Mata have also shared the right centre-back position, with Mata starting against Nice and Bacher appearing as a substitute. Julien Duranville made his first start in five matches in that game.

Mohamed Ouédraogo and Nicolás Tagliafico are also unavailable, both with knee injuries.

Injuries and suspensions

Hoffenheim

  • Albian Hajdari Foot injury Unavailable
  • Patrick Wimmer Thigh injury Unavailable

Lyon

  • Ikoma-Loïs Openda Leg injury Unavailable
  • Mohamed Ouédraogo Knee injury Unavailable
  • Nicolás Tagliafico Knee injury Unavailable

Which English players could feature in Hoffenheim vs Lyon?

1 player
  • Tyler Morton Lyon Likely to start Started 7 of 8 matches.

Players to watch

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

Hoffenheim

  1. Adam Daghim 2 goals 2 assists
  2. Bambasé Conté 2 goals 2 assists
  3. Adam Hložek 2 goals 1 assists
  4. Vladimír Coufal 0 goals 3 assists
  5. Tim Lemperle 1 goals 1 assists

Lyon

  1. Ernest Nuamah 4 goals 1 assists
  2. Zachary Athekame 2 goals 3 assists
  3. Pavel Šulc 2 goals 3 assists
  4. Corentin Tolisso 2 goals 2 assists
  5. Noah Nartey 2 goals 0 assists

Playing time and form

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

Hoffenheim

Player Starts Min. Form
Oliver Baumann 5/5 450 poor
Vladimír Coufal 5/5 450 mixed
Leon Avdullahu 5/5 440 mixed
Koki Machida 4/5 389 mixed
Ozan Kabak 4/5 367 mixed
Wouter Burger 4/4 342 mixed
Bambasé Conté 3/5 315 solid
Adam Hložek 4/5 301 mixed

Lyon

Player Starts Min. Form
Zachary Athekame 4/4 360 solid
Abner 4/4 351 poor
Felix Bacher 3/5 332 mixed
Tyler Morton 4/4 320 solid
Corentin Tolisso 3/5 316 strong
Ruben Kluivert 3/4 281 mixed
Pavel Šulc 3/5 270 strong
Dominik Greif 3/3 270 strong

Frequently asked questions

When will the lineup for Hoffenheim vs Lyon 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 Hoffenheim against Lyon?

Hoffenheim are without Albian Hajdari (foot injury) and Patrick Wimmer (thigh injury).

Who is unavailable for Lyon against Hoffenheim?

Lyon are without Ikoma-Loïs Openda (leg injury), Mohamed Ouédraogo (knee injury) and Nicolás Tagliafico (knee injury).

What formation do Hoffenheim play?

Hoffenheim have used a 4-2-3-1 in 4 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-2-3-1.

What formation do Lyon play?

Lyon have used a 4-2-3-1 in 3 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-2-3-1.

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