Union Berlin - Greuther Fürth

This is the second top match this Friday, the other match was a traditional Bundesliga match while this one is because of the current table positions when first Union Berlin facing second Greuther Fürth. At the old “Försterei” Union Berlin wants defend their first Place as they had overcome previous leader Greuther Fürth last week and stands on the top for their first time now. The trend, however, speaks for Union Berlin which has remained unbeaten six times since the opening defeat against Bochum while Fürth had to suffer their first defeat against Bochum last weekend.

In Berlin, however, despite their actual table position, all knowing that the standings after 7 Rounds has only a very limited value. Nevertheless the way how the experienced team of Coach Uwe Neuhaus has retracted their recent wins was awesome and impressed. They played very clever and present them with super moral. This let the fans dream for the first promotion in history of Union Berlin. Although not everything is running smoothly, there is therefore no reason for Coach Neuhaus for some personal changes. Nevertheless some players with Özbek and Terodde who has Neuhaus in his back hand who were on bench last time searching for their chance and hopes that they are sooner or later returning in starting lineup.

If you saw all matches from Fürth so far you will admit that it was only a matter of time until the first defeat from Greuther Fürth comes. The team from Coach Frank Kramer was already in Karlsruhe 2-1, against Cologne 0-0 and in Frankfurt 1-1 very lucky not to lose. Also in some other matches where they won, it was more as luck sometimes. Nevertheless the wins are on their side and the Points as well but now it is time for getting back on track and defending their current good top position if they want to remain in battle for promotion this season. Coach Frank Kramer is expected to change his starting lineup several times. First can be defender Mergin Mavraj who returns after missing against Bochum with injury, even Kevin Kraus or either Zsolt Korcsmar must give their place in central defense away. Another change in the back four can be if Niko Gießelmann is not ready as he facing some knee problems. Then the last season right wing Baba would defend on this side. In attack Azemi meanwhile is back on board and probably the first choice. New signing Füllkrug can then move back and play as midfielder with some orientation to support Azemi. For Baba, who disappointed in unusual position, Tom Weilandt should take his place on the right wing.