1.FC Nürnberg - Union Berlin

Both teams have 27 Points on their side and they are far away from top places and are to good for the bottom zone. Therefore they are only in midfield but the aims were set much higher before the season. In this case they need a very good streak to come closer to the top but if it is possible with such an average play right now?

After the 1-2 defeat in Frankfurt by FSV all in Nürnberg are disappointed and they hoped for a good start to have the chance to climb up and put some pressure on the teams above but right now they have to bring this season to a good end nothing less and nothing more. Weiler had a good record after he took over but after the last result he said that promotion is far away for them this season. He wants to work for a solid play and build up a good team that they can start next season the big thing promotion. Nevertheless they have to play some games and they can not allow to present some gifts now. They want to start winning today to bring the good feeling and mood back into the squad. Compared to the last game he has to change on the left wing because with Pinola is the man suspended what brings Bulthuis back into the squad although he has not the best standing by the Coach. According to this reason Weiler thinks to change more, he wants to move Celustka from right to the left and let Pachonik play on the right wing then. A big question mark is also behind central defender Mössmer, his replacement can be youngster Stark maybe. The offensive can be changes as well as he was not very pleased with the performance with his offensive wings. Füllkrug was a big disaster but the alternatives are less and if he change he can bring Mlapa but he is more a striker who plays in the box as he is tall.

Union was shocked after the bad message from Köhler's illness but they give him something back with the win against Bochum. Also the things they have done in this game for him are a big statement and hopefully a great sign for him never give up. They were down early but fight back and won in the end 2-1 what makes Coach Düwel very proud and he was very pleased with the character from his team. Despite the win Coach Düwel wants to change his team as he saw some things he maybe wants to stop. After suspension DEF Leistner is back in team and he plays in central back again and beside him is Puncec expected. In this case Schönheim move on the left wing while Kopplin must on bench now. While Kobylanski who comes on loan from Werder Bremen made a good game and showed his skills well Coach Düwel wants to give him a chance from beginning on. What makes Quiring not very happy as he must also on bench first.

The record between these two teams speaks a clear language, has Nürnberg won all 4 meetings so far. If in Cup or all three 2.BL duels, Nürnberg has done well and the results were as follows 1-0 Cup, 3-0, 5-3 and 4-0 league.