MSV Duisburg - Greuther Fürth

Even encounter at Schauinslandreisen Arena

TEAM NEWS

Duisburg have no fresh injury or suspension worries, meaning coach Iliya Gruev can choose from a very good squad against Greuther Furth. Long-term injured Christian Gartner is the only absentee with a knee injury.

Greuther Furth have no fresh injuries or suspensions to worry about.

Duisburg

Suspended: None

Doubtful: None

Injured/unavailable: Christian Gartner (knee)

Greuther Furth

Suspended: None

Doubtful: None

Injured/unavailable: None

MATCH PREVIEW

MAIN PREDICTION: DRAW

Duisburg have made an abysmal start to the season, losing all three league games so far. The Zebras, who enjoyed a great campaign last term finishing in seventh, have been beaten by Dresden (1-0), Bochum (2-0) and finally Darmstadt (3-0) last Friday. Another concern for Iliya Gruev is that his side have not managed to score a single goal yet, with no other team sharing this statistic. MSV were one of the worst home teams last season with only six wins, five draws and six defeats. They have to turn things around as soon as possible – otherwise they will be clear relegation candidates.

Greuther Furth let two points slip at the death at Sportpark Ronhof on Saturday. Two goals from Tobias Mohr and Daniel Keita-Ruel appeared to have given the Shamrock their second home win in a row, but Phillipp Klement and Lukas Boeder netted a goal each in the last two minutes of the match to rescue an unexpected point for Paderborn. Nevertheless, Greuther Furth remain unbeaten in four league and cup matches, winning two and drawing two, and they are still close to the top, trailing joint leaders Cologne and Union Berlin by two points.

With both teams going all out to claim maximum points in this clash, there is a good chance the pair will cancel each other out. With that in mind, back the draw between these two sides on Saturday.

SECOND PREDICTION: FIRST HALF HAD – DRAW 

All of Greuther Furth's six goals have come in the second half. They have also been level at the break in each of their three league games, so back the first half to finish in a draw here too.

HEAD TO HEAD

Duisburg have lost just one of their last five league meetings with Greuther Furth, winning one and drawing three. Back in December Duisburg won their last home contest in this head-to-head 2-0.