1860 Munich - Eintracht Braunschweig

Both teams were named before the season if the experts talk from promotion candidates but both failed huge and both have a lot of problems and a look on the table said all, the situation is getting worse. 1860 with only 9 Points but they changed the Coach already and Braunschweig with 11 Points must try to come out of the bad situation and look forward to get results. It is very important otherwise the season is gone and they play only against relegation what is not their aim.

After Moniz was sucked von Ahlen took over and it was his second or third time on the bench as head coach for 1860 but this time he can work longer, if the management allow him more after two defeats in a row. He started well with 2-0 against Fürth in Derby but failed huge in Sandhausen 0-2 and Aue 0-4. He has to turn things around and appeal to all his players glory. After the 4-3-3 system failed huge they are preparing for a more compact and stable 4-1-4-1 this week. They try to be as hard as they can to beat in defensive. According to the last performances it can be that some changes are happen for this match today. First is the defensive line where Kagelmacher is a big disaster so far and he must on bench, for him the experienced Bülow plays in central back. On the wing Wojtkowiak was also out of form against Aue and he can be replaced by youngster Wittek who brings some freshness in the starting lineup. The offensive will remain unchanged because not many alternatives left as they miss there Rodri and Bedia injured.

After the season starts average in Braunschweig they hoped to get the team rolling but they have failed recently and is getting not much better at the moment. For today they have a big problem in central back where both defenders are out with injuries. Decarli is out for sure while Correia is a big question mark at the moment but normally they do not want to risk here something. Therefore they must change at this position, with old veteran Dogan is a experienced player ready but he has his best times behind him and he is also very slow, beside him can play Henn or midfield player Theuerkauf who is very tall and can be a good choice for long and high balls. Some more changes to the last match are possible. In attack is Ademi and Kruppke an alternative to the weak Bakenga and is more as an option for today. Kruppke is also an option on the wing but he has not the defensive potential as Hedenstad who plays there at the moment. So Coach Lieberknecht has to find the right balance for his team.

Both team has a lot of problems at the moment but 1860 at home has some advantage as Braunschweig is a really weak traveller at the moment and they have their strength more at home too. Overall both are very even at the moment but I trust the home side for this encounter, they conceded only 5 while Braunschweig conceded already 9 in this period. The level ball handicap is a good choice in my eyes for the home team and they never are underdog today.

Recommend PICK: 1860 Munich AHC 0 @ 1,98 (3 Units)