Energie Cottbus - Hertha BSC Berlin

Although Cottbus lost their last match in Sandhausen 1-3 they can get closer to the top three with a win and therefore they would be only one point behind Kaiserslautern. Sure this is their aim to give some pressure on the teams above but it would be not very easy for today. In Sandhausen coach Bommer counts on some players who are normally not in the starting lineup and he did this only due to some players are not available or not ready 100%. In this case some changes are expected as with sixer Kruska returns and important players from suspension and also Engel is ready again while Bitroff can move to his normal position and therefore Rippert must on bench again. Replacement from Kruska Brinkmann is also on bench then. But one of the important news is that Sanogo can play today as he was very doubtful for this match today. Let's hope that Cottbus can bring their home strength on the pitch as we can see a very attractive match.

Giant Berlin came from a 1-1 against Köln at home and an easy 4-0 at Aue. It looks like that they are a bit stronger away from home as on the road. Sure sometimes they had bit luck because if they can take the lead very early it opens them a lot of space and in this case their offensive players are much more dangerous then. All in all as I read count coach Luhukay on the same lineup as against Köln. With Allagui on the wing but he change sometimes with Ramos maybe to bring more pressure on the defensive of their opponent. Ronny had some problems with his knee but he should be ready and can play today.

Big match for both as Cottbus are very strong at home but Hertha is the best side away from home it can be a very interesting match. Both have very good offense (Cott 15-5 at home while Hertha 19-9 on the road) and this match maybe set for goals.