SV Sandhausen - Energie Cottbus

Lucky SV Sandhausen was relegated but they got a second chance only due to the problems from MSV Duisburg and because of no license for them. Therefore they are in 2.Bundesliga again although they are relegated. They want to do a lot of things better as last season and they want to remain this season. Of course everyone has his aims but I think it can be the next big step for them. To beginning of the season they managed a draw against Aalen at home and lost a bit unlucky against Aue 0-1 although Aue was a bit better and Sandhausen tried only to defend more. In defensive they played well so far but their offensive did not exist. They scored not a single goal in two matches and this should change today according to Coach and players. They got some self confidence back with knocking Bundesliga team from 1.FC Nürnberg out after penalties. This maybe can help to get into the match with full of confidence. Cottbus lost their first match but played an excellent second one against Paderborn at home where they won 4-0, sure maybe Paderborn was so weak this day but nevertheless they won easy. In Cup they advanced but it was hard work and nothing to see from their good play against Paderborn.

After the Cup match can Coach Schwartz count on the same eleven as he did against Nürnberg. Why should he change a winning team and with this self confidence now they can start all again today. It was a bit of a mess because 1st keeper Riemann was out the first two matches with injury but in Cup he saved to penalties and therefore he is set as number one now. He confirmed the trust in him. Also Thiede and Jovanovic could convince and should help to give the offensive more power and creativity. In this case Lönning starts from bench again if Coach decides against him and for Jovanovic. Danny Blum was substituted against Nürnberg but is out with an injury now and need some weeks for his comeback.

Cottbus face some problems because winning goal scorer Jendrisek is ill and not in the squad while Sanogo could not train much but said that he is ready for this match and due to less options form Coach Bommer he should be in starting lineup immediately. Beside Sanogo should replace Stiepermann Jendrisek what was the case in many matches last season when Sanogo and Stiepermann played often together. If the risk is to high with Sanogo maybe Mosquera is an option too but he convinced not much in the past. Dfensive and midfield are almost the same as in the past, only if Bommer decides that Bickel must on bench can replace Rivic him. This position is normally for the fast and quick Farina but he is out with injury.

Last season this match was won by Sandhausen 3-1 at a rainy November day.