1860 München - SV Darmstadt 98

Once again, always the same with 1860, every season. They talk from promotion before the season starts but after 3 Rounds they are already under huge pressure according to their bad results so far. They were only able to collect one point out of 3 matches and this is for their aim much to less. Therefore they are on huge pressure before this match today, this is a must win game for them anyway. On the other side Darmstadt comes to Munich relaxed and with huge self confidence because it is different to 1860. The newcomer has made their work and they have already 7 points on their side and are unbeaten so far. This team is very hard to play with their excellent defensive and up front they have some good weapons.

Despite the first point last weekend in Heidenheim 2-2 1860 must go on and try to win this home match. If not, they are already out of the race after 4 Rounds and this is not their goal. They signed 3 new players during the week but they are not ready and all three should be not in the squad today. Maybe this gives Moniz more options but he has to count on the same as he had in the past or in Heidenheim. Some rumors also around midfield player Stark that he can leave the club but he made a good performance last time and this can be that he starts today. In this case all thoughts about a new club are gone. It can be that he plays a central role for the play from 1860 today. If Moniz decides that Stark plays, Leonardo can move forward while Steinhöfer is out of the team and then on bench. Both strikers Okotie and Wood are set to play although Okotie missed a penalty and waste some good chances but he is the top scorer from 1860 and therefore he is in the starting lineup again.

The newcomer has a great start in the first 3 matches and also in Cup they made a good job against giant Wolfsburg. Last weekend they had a weak first half but they were able to put some percent up and won in the end 2-0 to Aalen. Therefore Coach Schuster has no reasons to change his successful team. Despite the good start Darmstadt want more and they are going to get as much points as they can because sooner or later bad times will come. At the moment they are riding on a wave of success. Nevertheless the team must be focused on this encounter otherwise they are not able to get anything and all know this. With Exslager who is on loan from Colonge they have a player who could not convince in the past matches and this can be that he must on bench first and Sailer gets the place. Sailer is a hard worker in midfield and he runs most.