Union Berlin - 1860 München

We have only 4 Places between this two teams but already 10 Points before Round 21. Union has still some distance to the danger zone but should not feel to safe already. On the other side 1860 is still under some pressure and they should try to get some Points, this is maybe the right time because all of their rivals failed this weekend so far. They wanted to start well into 2016 but they were not able to beat Nürnberg although they made a great game and showed some improvements according to their play 2015. But all in all only the result counts and this was negative with 0-1. Union had a really weak start into 2016 and was behind 0-2 already but in the end they showed great fighting spirit and made a great comeback to get at least a Point in Kaiserslautern.

If we look back to 2015 and the last results where they can beat Düsseldorf 3-0 and Sandhausen 1-0 the trend is positive for them right now. But the main aim before the Season was Place 1-6 and right now they are far away from this. Nevertheless Coach Lewandowski wants to climb up some places and have a nice end for this Season.
Compared to the last matches he has to replace some players because with Thiel and Skrzybski they got two injured players against Kaiserslautern. Both are out long time now beside Korte. This let Lewandowski thing about some good alternatives. He has some in back but it is also possible to change the system from practiced 3-5-2 to a more compact 4-2-3-1. With Pogatetz they singed a new defender in the break, he should help to lead the defensive line but was out due to illness in the past. This time he can move into the starting lineup, also Brandy and Redondo are options for the offensive part. Doubtful under the week were Zejnullahu and Leistner but they are maybe ready to start.

If you have seen 1860 to the end of 2015 and to begin of 2016 it was a big step forward although they lost 0-1 to Nürnberg. They were much more creative and had 10-7 chances in this game and it was only due to the top class of Nürnberg's keeper Schäfer that they did not score. Despite the lose the play of them was improved a lot as already mentioned above. With some new players in the starting lineup they have much more power and creativity up front. Also the defensive worked much better with new singing Mauersberger who is an very experienced player and chief of the defensive now.
Also striker Mölders or midfield player Aycicek gives the team much more power. The only missing player who should be key in Möhlmanns idea is Sukalo who comes from Greuther Fürth but he has some problems and know one knows from where they are. He miss this game again. Also new guy Beister is not ready for the starting lineup but he had some good actions and showed that he can help the team when he comes in and push them additionally. After the good performance Möhlmann counts on the same starting lineup as against Nürnberg again.

This encounter is the next big chance for 1860 to bring them back into a better position in relegation battle. After Paderborn losing to Kaiserslautern they can overcome them with a win. This is very important to close the gap to the teams ahead as the upcoming weeks are getting more and more difficult and the pressure is getting higher and higher. They may face the right opponent to the right time with Union as this team has a lot of problems at home and could win only twice in their stadium this Season so far. Against 1860 they are winless in 6 attempts and this let 1860 hope a lot to continue the run. The former fortress from Union is gone although the crowd is great there. We believe for a good result for bottom team 1860 because not every team can fail from the bottom this weekend.

PICK: 1860 München AHC +0,5 @ 1,81 (3 Units / Flat Stake)