TSV 1860 München - FC Heidenheim

A lot of potential has the encounter between 1860 Munich and Heidenheim this monday evening. The home team 1860 can be the winner of the Round from all bottom teams with a win. Despite they fall down on place 16., they have the chance in their hands today. On the other side Heidenheim wants to stop their negative run which happened before the winter break. According to their bad run it would be great to get back on track otherwise they can getting involved into relegation battle sooner or later. 

After the start into preparation for second half of the season and their first friendly against VfB Stuttgart II which was lost 0-4 had some worst fears already. But in the following friendlies it was seen a clear uptrend and they played against Grödig 2-1, Kiew 0-2, Videoton 2-0 and Unterhaching 2-1. Coach van Ahlen counts on the same squad he had available last year because Manager Poschner needs a little bit longer to get all done to sign with Annan, Bandowski and Krisztian Simon 3 new players to strength the squad. Nevertheless the guys who were there already use the opportunity and work hard and maybe they have some advantage and it would be not a big surprise if none of the 3 new guys stands in the starting lineup today. The only one who is a option for van Ahlen is Annan who made some good training sessions and is absolutely in good shape. Very good news is that Okotie is back after injury and he is the most important man for 1860 right now in attack. Behind him on the wings are playing Claaßen and Rama who is additional fit again after some problems. Youngster Schindler lost the fight for a place in central back, now playing Vallori and Kagelmacher there.

Average preparation for Heidenheim but important one, the newcomer must look forward to get not involved in relegation battle. Therefore important second part of the season ahead of them. They lost to VfB Stuttgart 0-2, Holstein Kiel 1-2 and draw against VfB Stuttgart II 2-2 while winning against lower division teams like Großaspach 3-0, Bayern Munich II 4-0 and FV Illertissen 4-0. For this reason it is not exactly to estimate who strong they are now. It is time now to show what they are able to bring on the pitch this evening. Coach Schmitt can count on almost all, only 1st keeper is out after his huge head operation. For him Sattelmaier is in goal while Morabit has some problems with illness and can be out. On some positions is a big fight between some players. A example is the central back where Göhlert, Kraus, Beermann and Wittek fight for 2 places in starting lineup. Also in attack where Niederlechner plays for sure but beside him is still open. With new singing Vogelsammer, Morabit, Mayer and Grimaldi are fighting 4 for 1 open place. It looks like that Vogelsammer win here and both who came from Unterhaching build up the striker duo today.

Both teams meet each other only 2 times. First one was in Cup where 1860 won after penalties and advance to next round while the first match this season ended 2-2.