1.FC Kaiserslautern - 1.FC Nürnberg

This match is a big one and both have a long tradition therefore they have to lose a lot here. Although the situation is different for both, Kaiserslautern is almost on top, with a win they can climb up to second place and have a real good position for promotion while Nürnberg was talking a lot from promotion before the season but failed huge so far. Only under new Coach Weiler they did a big better but it was not enough to return into promotion race. According to the situation it can be that the more motivated team is Kaiserslautern because they have to play for something while Nürnberg is already 8 Points behind and are focusing for next season.

It was a huge weak for Kaiserslautern, they had a great Cup match in Leverkusen where they were only beaten in Extra time and then they played in Berlin where it is always tuff to play but they managed to get a draw there. The Coach was pleased with the result because he knew that the player were tired there after such a week with 2 games and they do not know this situation much. Now they had one week to load their batteries and refresh to be ready for this important match. Overall they like to play at home where they got 30 of their 36 possible Points and with one of the best defensive lines they are doing very well and are hard to beat there. Coach Runjaic has some problems correct, because with Heintz, Gaus and Thommy he miss some already but in the past days some fresh players are up to their list with Zoller and Jenssen. Zoller was a good alternative in attack, now with Hofmann they have only one available additional to youngster Jacob. The miss of Jenssen is also big but with Demirbay they should have a good replacement there. The possible system can be 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 where Demirbay plays on the wing or in the middle. In central midfield are Karl and Ring a good duo and they are very aggressiv. The defensive is very good in recent weeks, the offensive has to improve maybe and there can be changes as the options are there with Stöger and Younes who can bring some extra quickness with their dribbling.

Nürnberg was so good prepared and they want to get closer to the top but with the 0-1 against Heidenheim at home the hope was gone now. They are to average in the last weeks and this is not what a team need to be under the top 4. Also on Nürnberg's side they have to replace some players. Coach Weiler can not count on captain Polak who is suspended, for him Mössmer returns into starting lineup but it is not sure where. Maybe in central back or in central midfield, the Coach was not sure right now. Petrak can also play central back or central midfield what makes it more and more easier for the Coach to choose but he must find the right one. Additional not available is Füllkrug who got a knee injury and is out what is hard because he did better recently. For him is Blum a good option to play on the wing but also Kerk is a good sub here. Back in the squad is Schöpf who signed a new contract under the week and maybe he plays behind the alone striker Sylvestr. This can be a bad decision for Mlapa who could not convince against Heidenheim and must on bench maybe.

I am very pleased about the home performance from Kaiserslautern. They are very hard to beat in defensive and conceded only 7 goals so far what is almost the best in 2.BL. The crowd pushing very well on "Betzenberg" and this is one of the key facts that the offensive line works today. I am sure they can put some pressure on Nürnberg's defense who was not the best in recent games above all their Keeper has some mistakes and is not the safest. I am trying the home side here who has more to play for and they need the win immediately after the win from Darmstadt yesterday.

Recommend Bet: 1.FC Kaiserslautern AHC -0,75 @ 2,00 (3 Units)