1.FC Köln - Jahn Regensburg

The first match between both clubs was memorable because Regensburg leads until 87. Minute 2-0 but lost in the end 2-3.  Regensburg dominated this match very well and should have deserved the win but it turned out differently. Now, some month later they face each other again but things are much more changed. Home side is the best team in 2013 and close to promote while Regensburg is almost relegated.

Cologne want not underestimate their todays opponent as they know exactly what happened some time ago. Therefore they want continue their good run and put some pressure on Kaiserslautern who plays in Sandhausen. While on friday the big match between both promotion candidates take place in Kaiserslautern. First, however they have to do their home work both. More than 43.000 supporters are expected and this can be an extra boost for Cologne as well today. After the last win against Dresden 2-0 where they had a lof of luck because Dresden played well and had some good chances but wasted and Cologne use two counters for the win in the end are no major changes expected. Both slight injured players Clemens and Ujah are very doubtful for today. It means a big blow for Cologne because both were in good form and are very important for the team. While Clemens can be replaced by Jajalo is no replacement available for Ujah. In this case Stanislawski has to change his system and play only with Maierhofer upfront. Central midfielder Lehmann is back in squad but Strobl with good performances could not move out of the team therefore Lehmann has to sit on bench or if Ujah is sure out, he comes in.

Regensburg changed a lot in winter break so maybe Cologne does not know all and the starting lineup is different to the first match betwenn both. But not all are in good shape or did their jobs. Top striker Sembolo search for his form at the moment and he is only bench player now as with Koke they signed a new striker in the break and he scored twice already. He looks in good shape and is one of their hopes today. Many expecting the same lineup what they field already against Aue. But they have to do changes as with imp. defender Laurito they miss one of their heads in team injured. For him Nachreiner is an option but not so good as Laurito in my eyes. Also Rahn seems to be to make his comeback today.