Samstag, 6. Oktober 2018

Erzgebirge Aue - Holstein Kiel

 Draw seems possible between the pair

TEAM NEWS

Goalkeeper Robert Jendrusch is the only absentee for Daniel Meyer’s Aue.

Holstein Kiel's Arne Sicker and Philipp Sander will not be available for the league encounter against Aue while Aaron Seydel is a doubt with a heel injury. Moreover, Jannik Dehm saw two yellow cards against Darmstadt last time out and is now suspended.

Aue

Suspended: None

Doubtful: None

Injured/unavailable: Robert Jendrusch (meniscus)

Holstein Kiel

Suspended: Jannik Dehm

Doubtful: Aaron Seydel (heel)

Injured/unavailable: Arne Sicker, Philipp Sander (both unspecified)

MATCH PREVIEW

MAIN PREDICTION: DRAW

As expected, it has been a difficult start for Aue, who have lost five of their first eight league matches, winning two and drawing one, with the most recent defeat a 1-0 away loss at Paderborn last weekend. On the flip side, though, Viola have secured wins over Duisburg (2-1) and St. Pauli (3-1). Aue are one of the lowest scorers in the league, netting just eight goals in eight games. As a result, Daniel Meyer’s men are hovering just one place and two points above the bottom three in 15th

Tim Walter’s Holstein Kiel returned to winning ways last time out after picking up only one point from their previous three league matches. Having lost to Union Berlin in round seven, the Storks were excellent against Darmstadt in their last league outing, with three first-half goals proving enough to secure a clear 4-2 victory on home soil. As a result, Kiel now find themselves in ninth place. 

This should be a very tight game at Erzgebirgs Stadium with both teams aiming for points – but I expect that both will cancel each other out.

SECOND PREDICTION: HILO – LOW 

Two of Aue's three home league matches and two of Holstein Kiel's last three away league games have resulted in two total goals or fewer. Expect that trend to continue.

HEAD TO HEAD

Holstein Kiel took four points form both of their fixtures with Aue last term, winning 3-0 away and drawing 2-2 on home soil.

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