Europa League facts for #TSGGNT

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The number of games Hoffenheim have lost in the group stage thus far. In fact, TSG's record of four wins and one draw from their first five games means they are already guaranteed to finish top of the group. 

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The number of coaches KAA Gent have had so far this season. Last week, Hein Vanhaezebrouck took over from Wim de Decker, who was on the touchline when the two sides met in October. 

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The number of matches KAA Gent have lost so far in the group stage. The team from pot one will finish bottom of Group L. 

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The number of TSG players to make their debut appearance in European competition this season. Other players may well join Melayro Bogarde, Christoph Baumgartner, Marco John, Ihlas Bebou, Sargis Adamyan and Maximilian Beier on Thursday evening.

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KAA Gent's current position in the Belgian league - far lower than they would have been aiming for at the start of the campaign. Gent have finished in the top five at the very least in each of the past six seasons.

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The number of shots TSG Hoffenheim have had so far in the Europa League - more than any other team. 40 of these shots were on target, again the best record in the competition. 

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