Arminia Bielefeld - Union Berlin

Arminia Bielefeld hosts Union Berlin in their first home matches after returning into 2.Bundesliga again. Both teams were not very successful in 1.Round because both lost their opener, so this can be an important match for both. They are under pressure because if they lose again they are at the bottom of the table from beginning on and it is not such easy to turn things around in this close league. Of course Bielefeld’s lose by Greuther Fürth was maybe expected from some experts but the defeat from Union at home never. Some talked from promotion candidate Union but they were not able to hold the pressure away and failed huge. Therefore it is very important now to change this.

Arminia wants to try all to get the three points in front of their fans. But Coach Krämer must replace again an important man as he must with 1^st keeper Platins in first match but Ortega did a good job but next man out is Müller who was in good shape and played very well against Fürth but he is not available due to injury today. Therefore Schönefeld moves forward behind striker Klos while Petersch gives his starting debut for Arminia on the wing today.  Also some other changes are possible above all in central midfield where Jerat made to many mistakes against Fürth and can be replaced by Riese who can move in for him. The alternative on this position Fießer is still injured or not ready and fit. So Caoch Krämer can only count on what he has available.

After their disaster last Sunday it can be that Coach Neuhaus changes some. It would be interesting if he count on the same starting eleven as against Bochum or change as he has a lot of alternatives this season because of their bigger squad they have. So no one can be sure that he plays again. It is all about training sessions and trust from the coach. Some changes can be Özbeck or Brandy who had not their best day against Bochum. For them it can be that Dausch moves in or maybe also for Köhler who was not in his best shape. Young striker Skrzybski should be also an option upfront. So the fight for the places is much bigger at Union as last season and maybe put up the quality as well. But they have to bring it on the pitch first.