Both stadiums are only 100 kilometers apart, so that one can
speak of a derby. But this derby shows different situations as well. First we
have newcomer Sandhausen who is 4 points behind Dynamo Dresden and with a win
they can close the gap to one point and put them in a much better situations as
at the moment. This would maybe bring back the faith and give an extra boost.
On the other side stands giant Kaiserslautern who is in a good position in
promotion race for third place but only one point ahead. Therefore they have to
win this one additionally. And moreover with a win they can go with a small
advantage in the next big encounter on friday where they face Cologne in their
stadium for a very important match.
Bottom team Sandhausen face a lot of problems above all
their have huge persoanl problems at the moment. Sure this is not the right
time as the season goes into the showdown now. At national break coach Boysen
had only 12 healthy players available in training. And it looks not much better
today. To the 2-2 against Aalen defender Pischorn returns, also Kim Falkenberg
is an option as back wing and if Schauerte can move into the midfield again.
Sure out is Klotz because with some strain problems. He can be replaced from
Wooten who should be huge motivated because he is on loan from Kaiserslautern.
Upfront will play Mäkelä and David Ulm can be an option on the wing who gives
them a bit more flexibility with his creative play.
Kaiserslautern celebrated a deserved 3-0 win against
Ingolstadt at home two weeks ago
The team played well so no major changes expected. Coach Foda hopes more
that they can let their scoring problems behind now and with this win and with
goals from both strikers hopefully they can continue this way. Maybe the
friendly match against 1860 Munich which was won 4-1 gives more hope as both
scored here too. It seems that they are back in business. But if the problems
returns today, what I am not expecting coach Foda has a lot to choose because
with excellent striker Hoffer, midfielder Köhler and Drazan he has a lot on
bench.
According to the match plan that both teams are almost in a
must win situation, it is hard to see no goals here. If one team take the lead
this match can be strechted wide open. Normally Sandhausen is not a team who
can not create some above all at home and they scored in almost all home
matches while Kaiserlsautern has returned to their aggressive penetration
power. I am sure here, goals will come, sooner or later. GL
Recommend Bet: OVER 2,25 @ 1,86 (3 Units)