Union Berlin - SV Sandhausen

The situation was much different before the Season starts at both clubs. After the Season starts it was again different and all saw that Sandhausen can be one of the surprise teams this Season although they got 3 Points deducted due to license problems. The results were all their way and they was immediately under the top 6 what gave them additional motivation and boost for the upcoming matches. The team from Berlin Union had expected to be under the top 6 this Season but failed so far and according to their bad results they are looking only to avoid relegation or stay away. They want to collect 40 Points as far as they can. The first match between these two sides were an entertaining one with 4-3 where Union looked long time as the logical winner but Sandhausen turned this game around.

Some positive sign was send from the team in the last 6 matches where they lost only one of these. But at home where normally they had their strength in recent Season they do not so well. This is very bad for their great fans which make always great support and atmosphere there. With winning only 1 of the last 9 it is far away from a fortress former years (1-6-2). After winning three month ago to bottom side Duisburg they want to celebrate with their fans a win and a special Christmas atmosphere today.

But for this they have to replace midfield player Kreilach suspended and have with Fürstner and Kessel two players doubtful. Despite this bad news they want to be as positive as they can and try to win this, nevertheless they want to invest all. Fürstner was already out last game in Düsseldorf, Kreilach can be replaced from much more offensive minded Brandy and captain Kessel from Trimmel on the wing while Puncec move into the middle.

Sandhausen played a great Season so far despite their bad results lately. Nevertheless also with a lose in Berlin they can look back very satisfied on their good performances what let them celebrate Christmas and new Year without any problems. But with 3 games without a win and only 1 Point they want to get into the break with a good feeling and therefore with a win.

The squad should be the same as against Braunschweig 0-2 although Kosecki is back from injury but it is to early for him to be in the squad. In this case Thiede and Bieler are the first options on left offensive wing. Some players have slight injuries like Hübner and Paqarada but both should start and forget for the last 90 minutes the pain. Not available is joker Jovanovic who had an op.

This is a match between two sides who have not the best moment lately. Union at home and Sandhausen on the road and they made a lot of mistakes too. The defensive line from Union is always good for goals but up front they have some good and fast players who are inform above all Wood. On the other side Sandhausen loves to play on counter attack and they will get a lot of space today. This matches had goal in all the last games. It was always fun to watch these two sides and we believe that they continue like this.

PICK: OVER 2,25 @ 1,76 (3 Units / Flat Stake)