1.FC Nürnberg - FSV Frankfurt

After 7 Points out of 3 matches was the 2-3 against RB Leipzig before the national break a big disaster for Nürnberg. But nevertheless they showed big moral there because they had to come from behind 0-3 after receiving a red card in the first minutes but in the end they were not able to turn  around this match and lost 2-3. Although they lost this match the self confidence should be high as they were very close to equalize in the end. The team from Frankfurt FSV coming to Nürnberg with a 0-4 home defeat in bag which was not calculate but they looked very weak in this game. Despite the weak performance they had a lot of time to talk and train what may give them some of their form back and they should remember last Season where they could win both games against Nürnberg.

Nürnberg's Coach wants back on track today and he has studied the opponent very well over the last week what should help his team to find the right game plan. First of all they want to be compact in defensive and midfield and allow not too much but up front they looking to be as creative and dangerous as they can. What tactic he exactly choose is still open and also on what personal he counts as well. The only thing he mentioned was that veteran Schäfer stands in goal again after having some problems with a lot of keeper mistakes if Ratkovski or Kirschbaum. He needs experience on this position and this is maybe the right Point for him with Schäfer. The defensive line must be changes according to the red card from Margreitter. The logical replacement should be Bulthuis what was the case in former matches anyway but it looks like that youngster Erras gets a chance beside Hovland. A bit risky maybe but Coach Weiler is not a fan from Bulthuis and this guy should be sold in the summer break already but the problems in defensive let them think a bit different. Very important is that back wing Sepsi can play after he has broken his nose. He plays with a special mask and try to help the team today.

The team from Frankfurt FSV wants to return on the better side of live after losing both last games with 0-6 goals. For this Coach Oral wants to see a team who fight for each other and they want to be a hungry and difficult opponent for Nürnberg today. They had a lot of good results lately but they have to bring all their effort on the pitch otherwise they are not much able to win matches. Additional he was very pleased with the trainings week and preparation to this game and is very optimistic for a positive outcome.
Some changes are very possible because with Konrad and Oumari they miss two important players suspended. The first replacement is maybe Ballas who should build the central back with Gugganig while in central midfield can Kruska be the first alternative. More changes are possible according to the weak performance to Heidenheim. Therefore Epstein is a candidate to move into the startling lineup after his injury, he can begin on the back wing or offensive wing with his power. Haji Safi and Engels are expected on bench after very weak play lately. For Engels can play Barry at the right midfield if Oral choose this option. All the other parts remain unchanged according to less alternatives maybe.