FC St. Pauli - SC Freiburg

It is already clear that Freiburg hold the lead as their rival for the first Place lost on Friday. They can go into this game very relaxed and expand the lead. But this match is not an easy one because in front of full house they face in Hamburg St. Pauli with very hot atmosphere. This supporters are really great and it is an special match for every team who plays there. St. Pauli has the chance to climb up to third place with a win and continue their good Season.

St. Pauli Coach Lienen has a lot of respect before Freiburg and he said that this team has a lot of quality and they are one of the best teams in this league right now. The way for promotion goes only over Freiburg after what he has seen so far. He was also warning for the great offensive from Freiburg which is always able to create dangerous situations or score some goals additionally. Therefore he wants to see a compact and fighting home side which fight for their chance. 

Squad wise they have almost the same players available as last weekend where they got a 3-3 draw in Berlin against Union. The defensive line and the central midfield remain the same while in offensive depends a lot on youngster Maier. Against Union he was ill and came into the game late while this time he should start but he faces some muscle problems now. With this doubt they have so look for a replacement again. If he must pass maybe Sobota can play this position in offensive. For this reason some more changes are possible as with Picault who had a bad day against Union move one player out of the starting lineup and Kalla or Choi is more a option there. Sure not in the squad is Alushi while Gonther returns into the squad after his injury time. 

The Coach from Freiburg was very happy about the compliments he gets from Lienen but he gave them all back and find some good words about St. Pauli as well. St. Pauli is doing great this Season and they have a lot of potential and quality in their rows, they play a good and attraktive style of football and they should have been warned.

It is very possible that the team who won against Fürth 5-2 will be changed on one position because Mujdza is back from suspension and should jump immediately back into the starting lineup. His replacement Frantz made a good game on this position although this is not his know and preferred one. He move forward more in offensive area where he has more his strength while Hufnagel is out of the lineup then. All the others gets a new chance and the trust form Coach to show his good shape once again. Not available are Torrejon, Kübler and Dähle which are all out longer this season.