1860 München - Fortuna Düsseldorf

The last match before the national break in 2.Bundesliga this evening between 1860 Munich and Fortuna Düsseldorf. Both teams have a very good chance to take advantage of the results from the weekend. 1860 can climb up until place 11 with a win while Düsseldorf can jump back on second place and get closer to leader Ingolstadt who played only 3-3 yesterday. But first they have to win in Munich and they can close the gap to 3 Points what let them hope to overcome Ingolstadt till winter break.

After a long time and negative run 1860 Munich celebrated a 3-0 win in Bochum last weekend what was very important for them and their situation but nevertheless they want continue this way and go for the next win at home today. For this reason Coach van Ahlen counts on the same eleven who win in Bochum, this means that the youngsters Wittek and Wolf remain in the starting lineup. Also the two doubtful players Rama and Okotie are able to start although they had some problems with slight injuries last week. The other players Bedia and Rodri are still out longer, they are not able to return this year, therefore two more players on which Coach von Ahlen can not count.

Düsseldorf’s coach Reck has a lot more problems compared to the last game against Ingolstadt. He has to change a lot for today’s game because with midfield player Pinto, Schmitz and Bodzek are sure 3 starters not available. Bodzek was already not in the squad against Ingolstadt but he could not train and traveled not with the team to Munich anyway. In this case the central back will be field with Tah and Soares while Bellinghausen plays on the left back wing and replace there Schmitz. For the open place in midfield fight Halloran and Golley. For Pinto’s position in central midfield fighting Gartner and veteran Lambertz who both have some hope to play. In attack it is the same situation as in the past where Pohjanpalo and Hoffer are candidates for the last place in team. It is more as open and maybe a last minute decision from Reck.