Jahn Regensburg - MSV Duisburg

Both newly promoted teams aiming for the next win

TEAM NEWS

Regensburg will not have Oliver Hein and Joshua Mees at their disposal.

Zlatko Janjic, Andreas Wiegel and Pierre de Wit are still on Duisburg’s list of absentees, but there are no fresh injury worries for coach Ilija Gruev, although Lucas Frode is out suspended.

Regensburg

Suspended: None

Doubtful: None

Injured/unavailable: Oliver Hein (knee), Joshua Mees (pulled muscle)

Duisburg

Suspended: Lukas Frode

Doubtful: None

Injured/unavailable: Zlatko Janjic (knee); Pierre de Wit, Andreas Wiegel (both unspecified)

MATCH PREVIEW

MAIN PREDICTION: HOME WIN

Regensburg were unlucky in their last league outing as they were up 2-0 against St. Pauli on the road but managed only a 2-2 draw. Their defensive work wasn’t up to scratch, but overall the team performed well. Regensburg have now conceded in all 14 league matches this season and the fact that they are not able to keep a clean sheet will be a concern. However, the side have been on a great run in their last three games, winning two and drawing one, and coach Achim Beierlorzer will hope that his team can maintain this form in a bid to stay away from the drop zone.

Duisburg are coming off an incredible 3-0 home win over Aue. They outplayed their opponents and registered one of the best performances so far this season, with the team now sitting in eighth place on 19 points. Coach Ilja Gruev was very pleased with his men, but stressed that this was only one step forward with a lot more steps necessary to confirm their place in the 2. Bundesliga. Following a poor start to the campaign with only two wins in the opening nine matches, Duisburg are now unbeaten in the last five.

Both teams are on a great run and it will be a tough game. I believe in Regensburg’s home advantage as they made it count in their last two home games, winning both. I think we will see another home victory.

SECOND PREDICTION: TOTAL GOALS – THREE

Regensburg and Duisburg have both seen an average of nearly three total goals in their league games so far and a bet on this number seems a good bet as I expect both teams to find the net here.

HEAD TO HEAD

Regensburg have hosted Duisburg only twice in the 2. Bundesliga, winning the latest match 2-0 in 2012 but losing the game before that 5-0 in 2004.