Union Berlin - 1.FC Nürnberg

The only hope in Nürnberg is to win, because they are winless in their last 5 matches. Ok, they lost only 1 of these but with 4 draws they can not make bit steps. They want to climb up in table and for this reason they must win if they do not want to remain in boring midfield of the table. The Cup game against Düsseldorf showed that they are able to bring a good performance on the pitch but they have to confirm this week to week, nothing more, nothing lese. Union celebrated a surprise win against strong home side from Heidenheim last weekend. This give them a bit hope to get out of the trouble at the bottom.

It was a positive sign what former captain Kreilach showed. He was the man against Heidenheim with his leading goal and assist to the second one. Maybe the pressure as captain was a bit to much for him and he was really relaxed and motivated in this game compared to other games before. The captain and leader of the team is Kessel now but he saw his fifth yellow card and is suspended today, for this reason Thiel is the captain today. Kessel must be replaced of course, for him can play Trimmel on the back wing. He should be huge motivated anyway, because he was not in starting lineup the last 3 games but he wants to use the opportunity he gets today again. One of the best Scorer Brandy was also not in starting lineup lately and he sits on bench again. Coach Lewandowski hopes for a positive sign from Brandy if he comes in and hope that he can help the team with his experience then. Brandy said that he has no problem to be on bench now but sooner he wants to be back on the pitch from beginning on. This time he is very proud of his team and they deserved to start all again after winning the last game.

The aim from Nürnberg was more to play for the top and have a good Season where they have the chance to return into 1.Bundesliga but it is as last Season already. They have more problems with themselves and their play as with the opponents. Most of the time they are playing really good but exactly at the right moment they make wrong decisions what allow them not to win more matches. On Monday they were the clear better side against KSC, scored maybe a clear goal but was disallowed, if they have the luck in these situations the match can go their way and they can play much more relaxed and the feeling for the right decisions coming back to them. It is all hard work and they have to work harder for the success as other teams at the moment. Compared to the last games is the squad the same as Coach Weiler mentioned. Only Kerk maybe returns into squad after injury but he should be no option right now. Some changes are expected, with Blum he brings maybe a new and fresh striker into the starting lineup who was on bench the last games but showed some good things lately. The statistic is very positive for Nürnberg against Union who could win all last 4 games, 4-0 and 3-1 last Season what makes Weiler promising to win against his lovely opponent.

Both teams have some problems, both are not the strongest in their defensive work, therefore we can expect goals in this encounter which was there in all the last games. Union at home in their "Alte Försterei" are always pushing because of the great fans while Nürnberg had much better games away from home when they can come over they fast wings like Burgstaller, Schöpf, Füllkrug. Additional both matches in Berlin were high scoring with 3-5 and 0-4 from Union side. We expect both to come out and fire from all guns, both need the win.

PICK: OVER 2,75 @ 1,89 (3 Units / Flat Stake)