Freitag, 8. Februar 2019

Jahn Regensburg - Arminia Bielefeld

Bielefeld to make it three wins from three

TEAM NEWS
Jahn Regensburg's Adrian Fein has been ruled out for several weeks.

Bielefeld's Nils Quaschner, Sven Schipplock, Tom Schutz and Christopher Nothe will be sidelined.

Jahn Regensburg
Suspended: None
Doubtful: None
Injured/unavailable: Adrian Fein (knee)

Bielefeld
Suspended: None
Doubtful: None
Injured/unavailable: Nils Quaschner, Sven Schipplock, Christopher Nothe (all knee); Tom Schutz (pulled muscle)

MATCH PREVIEW
MAIN PREDICTION: AWAY WIN
Jahn Regensburg have spent the majority of the season in mid-table, despite losing only twice in their last 15 league matches (six wins, seven draws). After beating in-form Paderborn 2-0 at Continental Arena in their first league match in 2019, Achim Beierlorzer’s side suffered their first away defeat since early September last time out, losing 2-0 at promotion contenders Holstein Kiel.

Bielefeld registered an unexpected win over high-flying Hamburg at home in round 20, beating the leaders 2-0 as their improved form continued. The team have been difficult to beat since mid-November, losing only twice whilst winning three and drawing three times. Two of those victories have been against sides in the top five. Bielefeld have also been decent on their travels lately, winning two and drawing two of their last four league matches away from home.

Jahn Regensburg are not an easy team to take on on home turf, but last week's famous win over the table toppers will have given the visitors the belief that they can grab a third victory in a row here. I am siding with the away side.

SECOND PREDICTION: HILO – HIGH
The last four league meetings between these sides have resulted in at least three total goals.  In the last two league encounters alone, 13 goals have been scored in total. I expect goals to flow here too.

HEAD TO HEAD
Bielefeld have won three, drawn one and lost only one of their last five league meetings with Jahn Regensburg.

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