Promotion six-pointer in Bavarian derby
TEAM NEWS
Ingolstadt have a fully fit squad available, with the exception of Alfredo Morales who has been ruled out for the next few weeks.
Nurnberg’s key players Mikael Ishak and Sebastian Kerk will miss out with long-term injuries while Enis Alushi and Dennis Lippert are both unavailable with knee problems.
Ingolstadt
Suspended: None
Doubtful: None
Injured/unavailable: Alfredo Morales (ill)
Nurnberg
Suspended: None
Doubtful: None
Injured/unavailable: Sebastian Kerk (hamstring); Enis Alushi, Dennis Lippert, Mikael Ishak (all knee)
MATCH PREVIEW
MAIN PREDICTION: DRAW
After winning two in a row, Ingolstadt were dealt a big setback at home against Bielefeld last Sunday afternoon as the game finished level at 2-2. The result has brought Stefan Leitl’s men back to earth but sitting in fourth, they are still in the hunt for promotion. The Schanzer remain five points behind third-placed Holstein Kiel and finishing in the playoffs is possible but they must not drop too many points in their last remaining five matches.
After going five games without a win, Nurnberg sealed a big victory over relegation candidates Heidenheim last Saturday. That 3-2 win at Max-Morlock-Stadium has put Michael Kollner’s men back on track to win the division. The club are three points behind Dusseldorf after the leaders lost 2-1 at home against Bochum last time out, and the top 2 teams could be level on points after this round.
The Bavarian derby is always a fascination encounter, but with this taking place at Audi Sportpark, it is an extremely tough one to call. I’m backing Sunday’s showdown to end in a draw.
SECOND PREDICTION: FIRST HALF HAD – DRAW
Meetings between these two are always close matches, with the last two competitive encounters level at half time. Put some money on another half-time draw.
HEAD TO HEAD
Nurnberg have won three of the last five competitive meetings between the pair and there has been one draw.
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