FC Heidenheim - SV Sandhausen

Both team won their last match before the national break and they have a good feeling in the break. Newcomer Heidenheim did really well and with 20 Points after 14 matches they are in the top while Sandhausen has 5 Points less and is only 3 Points ahead of the red zone. Both aims are to avoid relegation what is possible. This can be an important match for both above all after the break.

The situation and mood is very well in Heidenheim but Coach Schmidt let train very hard and gave the players the feeling that they reached nothing so far. So they must be focused from beginning on again. He does not want that they are to relaxed and mean they can work with less effort. The Coaches goal is to get as much Points as they can get and go into the winter break with a good feeling and prepare for second half of the season without any pressure. Compared to the amazing win against St. Pauli where his team played great soccer he has not reason to change anything from his starting lineup. Only the injured Griesbeck is out for 2-3 weeks, what means that Reinhardt plays for him today.

After Sandhausen’s win against Nürnberg where they have to come from behind they are looking forward with a better feeling now. Under the national break the personnel situations is getting better and better because some of the injured players returned to team training. This gives a lot of hope for Coach, Team and Management now. Alder and Kratz are alternatives in the coming weeks, for today the fitness is not like that they can start. In goal he can choose from both Riemann and Knaller. Knaller made a great game against Nürnberg and was best man of his team and replaced injured Riemann very well. The first keeper is back, early as expected but he trained already and can be an option to start but it is up to Coach Schwartz if he trusts him and tries to risk some. Also suspended captain Kulovits is back and can replace Tüting in central midfield. The other places remain unchanged as the team did well against Nürnberg.

The home team impressed above all at home they play a good and fresh offensive soccer, this can be the advantage against Sandhausen who are a very bad traveler and has a lot of problems on the road recently. Also they were not able in many attempts to get much in Heidenheim. This make me very confident for the home team here.

Recommend PICK: FC Heidenheim AHC -0,5 @ 1,80 (Flat Stake)