MSV Duisburg - Union Berlin

MSV Duisburg collected 4 points out of the last 3 matches but they are not in their best condition as the last match against St. Pauli showed. They scored a lucky goal and infront of the goal they are very harmless, also after the red card for Pamic they totally broke apart. They were always one step behind their opponent and lost in the end deserved 1-4 where some players were running on reserve. If they can handle this three days later, it is absolutely unknow above all their hard injury crises battle them a lot. However, the task for MSV will be anything but easy as coach Runjaic must compete with ihs latest squad. Thus, in comparison to the lose against St. Pauli none of the missing players return, but must replace da Silva (Harmstring) and Pamic (Suspended) two players again. Therefore Julian Koch must play as central defender what is a bit unknown for him and Bomheuer can move forward to the midfield. While Domovchiyski should play in central midfield behind the lone striker Exslager. In offensive they have some on bench with Baljak and Jovanovic but according to their defensive they have no alternatives left. Overall MSV is doing very hard at home as they score to less and concede always, also the win against Aue was mega lucky. They had maybe two shot on goal and two goals while Aue missed a lot good chances and should have deserved much more here.

Union is hard to beat at the moment as the last performances showed, they are very dangerous away from home where they can change very quick from defensive to offensive and they made some nice counter attacks. Also they can create and score what is not such unimportant to get points or win matches.

Almost the same situation as against 1860 Munich (2-2) where Puncec and Jopek are out while Göhlert is ready for use after his suspension but should be on bench anyway. Not many changes expected as the coach Neuhaus wants to count on the same eleven as on saturday. Maybe only Nemec can come into the team for weak Silvio beside Terodde. Also an alternative should be Quiring for Zoundi who played also not such well against 1860.

For this match Duisburg has a lot of problems if their squad, financial or anything else. They are not absolutely free here and they stand under huge pressure as well. They need points immediately but with so many missings and problems it is almost impossible. The next problems should be that Union play more deep and they have to come here and in this case they are very open for counter attacks. If I compare the situation of both clubs it can be only one choice here.

Recommend Bet: Union Berlin AHC 0 @ 1,78 (3 Units)