Samstag, 22. April 2017

1.Bundesliga on Saturday

Bayern München - FSV Mainz 05

- Bayern won 8 of the last 9 matches against Mainz 05.
- But they conceded the last BL home defeat against them in March 2016.
- Overall Bayern was losing 1 time from the last 32 BL home games (27-4-1).
- Mainz lost already 10 times on the road, what is a negative high for them.
- If they lost this one in Munich, it would be a new negative club record for them with 11.
- FSV lost 9 of the last 10 road trips, only in Leverkusen they won 2-0 in this period.
- Included in this run are also the Cup knock out and the EL match in Anderlecht 1-6.
- Bayern won all their last 14 BL home games, if the team was placed 14. downwards.
- In these games they scored incredible 37 goals and conceded only 4.
- Also they did not lose a single game in 21 attempts after a CL match (16-5-0).

It is open if Coach Ancelotti field his strongest possible lineup according to the important Cup Semi Final next wednesday against Dortmund. They can rest some guys like Boateng, Lewandowski and so on. In goal injured Neuer will be replaced by Ullreich again.
Mainz will count on a strong defensive line today. Coach Schmitt was thinking about 5 mens on a line to defend Bayern Munich well.


FC Ingolstadt 04 - Werder Bremen

- Last Season Ingolstadt could win both matches against Bremen, this Season Bremen won 2-1 at H.
- Loser of the 29. Round was Ingolstadt with a 0-3 in Wolfsburg.
- They opened the gap to place 16 to 4 Points again and they are in a must win situation today.
- Bremen is coming to Ingolstadt with a great run from 9 unbeaten matches in a row (7-2-0).
- The last time the had such a good run was 7 years ago. 14 matches in August to December 2009.
- The most weak home team is Ingolstadt with only 15 Points out of 14 home matches.
- But lately they could win twice at home and got some believe in them back.
- Bremen collected 17 Points on the road what is even with Dortmund, only 3 teams more.
- Actually Bremen is unbeaten in 5 of their last road matches (3-2-0).
- They scored in all their last 13 away matches at least 1 goals (overall 23 goals / 1,8 goals average).

Ingolstadt with a lot of problems in defensive today. They have to replace Bregerie and Matip both suspended, also Suttner suspended. This makes it not much easier for them but they put all in of course and look forward for a good match.
Bremen suffer only the injured from key midfield player Delaney and Junuzovic suspended but welcome back Gnabry in offensive.



Montag, 17. April 2017

Arminia Bielefeld - VfB Stuttgart

This became a very important match for both teams. If we take a look on the table both are in almost a must win situation, Arminia to close the gap from 2 Points and stay in the relegation battle while Stuttgart wants to climb back on top and make the next step for promotion.
With the new Coach Bielefeld is doing well and they had a good run lately. With 10 Points out of the last 4 matches they are doing well in relegation battle but all the rivals collected Points and they are in a must win situation as well. VfB coming of a excellent derby win to KSC with 2-0 what should give them some boost as they could only win 1 of the last 6.

Arminia celebrated the first away win this Season in Sandhausen 3-1 where they won exactly one year ago the last time. This was a very important one and also the good home streak should help them in the next week to hold all in their hand in relegation battle.
Coach Saibene needs not much time to find a good working starting eleven. But he has to changes it this time because with Prietl he has one guy suspended for this encounter. Also the long term injured Nöthe, Görlitz, Lang and Hornig are not available. Some options are there to replace Prietl - 1. one can be that Junglas plays beside Schütz in central midfield - 2. one is to move Yabo back from offensive midfield to central midfield (of course, only if he is ready because he faces a shoulder injury from Sandhausen match) then central striker Vogelsammer can play in offensive midfield while top striker Klos gives his comeback in starting eleven up front. Some more changes can be on the left wing where Staude or Putaro could not convince much. With Brandy they have a good player back from injury and he can maybe jump into the starting eleven.

After stopping the negative run from 5 matches Stuttgart coming to Bielefeld with a lot of self confidence and believe in their strength to win the 6. time there. As I said already, the derby win should give them some boost and give them the additional needed percent of power back which is needed in a close promotion race.
It is not far away that Coach Wolf counts again on the winning lineup from last weekend. With Grgic they have one guy back from injury while Mane, Grahl and Sarpei are alle sidelined. If Wolf plays again with two youngsters in central midfield is more as open, because with Zimmermann he has a very talented and powerful player ready again. Also in offensive he has a lot options as well. Last time he field with Gentner, Asano, Maxim and striker Terodde a strong and powerful offense who did the job, above all Asano convinced. Nevertheless he has with Ginczek, Brekalo and Green some in the back hand and can change every time he needs.

The record is pro Bielefeld in their home games against Stuttgart. They hare up with 8 wins 3 draws and 5 defeats. According to both teams situation and form, it can be a very tough and close game.

Some facts:
- Stuttgart scored in 10 from 11 matches in second part of the Season while Bielefeld conceded in 17 of their last 19 matches at least a goal.
- In matches where Stuttgart was involved the last 10 times, there was always a goal in first half 9 times.
- In matches where Arminia was involved the last 8 times, there was always a goal in fist half 7 times.

Sonntag, 9. April 2017

1.Bundesliga on Sunday 09.04.17

Hertha BSC Berlin - FC Augsburg

- In 11 matches between these two sides there were only 15 goals, an average from 1,4 / match.
- In the last 7 matches there were only 3 goals, an average from 0,4 goals / match.
- We had it 4 times that this encounter finished goalless.
- At home Hertha BSC is unbeaten against FCA (2-3-0).
- Augsburg is waiting since 4 matches or 423 minutes for a goal against Hertha BSC.
- Against no other club is Augsburg waiting so long for a goal.
- Only against FCA could Hertha kept a clean sheet in the last 4 matches.
- From all encounter which takes place at least 6 times, this is the one with the fewest goals.
- Hertha won all the latest BL games on Sunday.
- Away from home, Hertha lost all the last 6 Sunday matches.
- Without shape, Hertha collected only 3 Points out of the last 5 matches.
- But FCA has less with only 2 Points collected in this period.

Some changes are possible on both sides, with Mittelstädt and Ibisevic Coach Dardai has some options in hand, also Brooks can be a candidate to start again if he is fit, of course. Augsburg's Coach Baum is under pressure and he has to deliver today otherwise it could be hard for him to be on the sideline next week. Some changes can be done as well from him.


FC Ingolstadt 04 - SV Darmstadt 98

- Ingolstadt lost only 1 form 7 games against D98 (2-4-1).
- This happened in April 2016 in Darmstadt with 0-2.
- The reserve match was won by Ingolstadt with 1-0, what was the first match from Walpurgis.
- Under Coach Kauczinski they could won win a single game in 10 attempts, only 2 Points collected.
- This is the first time that Placed 17. team plays placed 18. team, last time February 2014.
- Continues the same way? 2015 both were promoted to 1.BL, 2016 both saved, 2017 both relegated?
- FCI could celebrate they 4 win in second part of the Season against Augsburg 3-2 under the week.
- More as 2 wins in a row managed Ingolstadt not since they are in 1.BL.
- If they want to close the gap from 4 Points to Mainz or maybe Augsburg, they must win today.
- Only a win keep Ingolstadt in the race of the relegation battle.

Coach Walpurgis must do some changes, because Hadergjonaj is suspended and Levels is not in the squad since weeks. Therefore he need a new right wing. He has to improve there now. Striker Leckie should be in starting lineup after he missed last match. - On the other side has Coach Frings some players doubtful and if they can not start there are some changes as well.

Samstag, 8. April 2017

1.Bundesliga on Saturday (Match Infos)

RB Leipzig - Bayer Leverkusen

- This is the 2nd match between these two sides, first one was won by RB with 3-2.
- With 55 Points after 27 Rounds is RB the third best newcomer in BL history.
- Only Bayern (58) and Kaiserslautern (57) had a better outcome in the first 27 Rounds.
- With the 3-2 win in Mainz RB expand the lead to Place 5. to 15 Points.
- No Team has lost this until the end of the Season, therefore they are for sure in CL next Season.
- After 5 BL games without a win, Leverkusen was able to win against bottom side D98 2-0.
- The win was important because they have now 6 Points between them and the red zone.

Coach Hasenhüttl can count on almost all of his squad, also on striker Werner. This means some hard decisions. On the other side Leverkusen has Tah and Chicarito doubtful.


Hamburger SV - 1899 Hoffenheim

- 1899 lost only one of the last 7 games with HSV (4-2-1).
- This was the last game for former Coach Gisdol (1899) what was lost 0-1.
- Against no other actual BL club they had such a good run and so many wins as against HSV.
- Only against Hannover (10 wins and 32 goals) they had a better outcome as HSV (7 and 31).
- With 17 Points out of the last 7 matches 1899 is in good shape and with an excellent run as well.
- With 51 Points after 27 Rounds they are playing the best BL Season in their history so far.
- HSV is unbeaten since 8 BL home games (6-2-0).
- The last time with such a run was from May 2008 to February 2009 with 10 wins and 1 draw.
- Hoffenheim is unbeaten since 3 road games (1-2-0), and collected 19 Points on the road so far.
- The club record is at 23 Points in one Season on the road - from 2008/09.

HSV has keeper Adler doubtful, he may face a late fitness test if he can play. Also some others are not available like Müller, Ekdal ..... not much left for Coach Gisdol. 1899 has also some problems above all if Rudy can not play (he is doubtful) because he was key in their play in the last matches and with Schwegler or Polanski they lack on pace there.


1.FC Köln - Bor. M'Gladbach

- This is a big derby and they face each other the 86. time.
- From 85 duels in BL won Gladbach 46 and Cologne only 23 by 16 draws.
- The last 3 duels - could Cologne win 2 and Gladbach only 1.
- In the last 12 derbies Cologne won only 2 (2-3-7).
- The first match was won by Cologne with 2-1 this Season.
- Against no other team has Gladbach celebrated so many wins 46 and scored incredible 169 goals.
- On the other side, against no other BL club has Cologne such a bad record as against rival BMG.
- In 13 home games, Cologne suffered only 1 defeat (7-5-1).
- More Points in 13 home games got Cologne only in Season 1988/99 with 30.

Cologne must replace Hartel suspended, Risse long term injured and Osako (knee). Gladbach has some good news with Raffael back in squad.

Sonntag, 2. April 2017

2.Bundesliga on Sunday

1.FC Kaiserslautern - Eintracht Braunschweig

The situation is getting harder for FCK and they are very close to red zone therefore they should invest a bit more as in the last games. With Moritz they have an important midfield player back who starts, of course. In defensive there can be some rotations according to Moritz return.

In the break Braunschweig got some injured players back what makes it not so easy to Coach Lieberknecht to choose. He has more options now and this can be an advantage what all saw in training sessions. There was a big fight for the positions in the starting eleven.

On the "Betzenberg" were the lowest goal scored with an average from 1,50 pro match. Kaiserslautern conceded only 6 goals in their home games so far what is the best home defense in 2.Bundesliga while Braunschweig allowed only 12 goals on the road also one of the best number.

Braunschweig is unbeaten since 6 games and Kaiserslautern is winless since 4. Moreover Braunschweig lost none of the last 5 road games (this should be continued according to promotion battle).



VfB Stuttgart - Dynamo Dresden

After the 0-1 defeat in Fürth there can be some changes in the starting eleven. Also the system can be changed from 4-1-4-1 to 3-4-2-1 what they love more. In offense Coach Wolf has a lot of options and it is not out yet whom he field there.

Coach Neuhaus plans not much changes because he has no reason after the 2-0 win against Sandhausen before the break. Only Müller is suspended and must be replaced by Modica in central back.

Dresden is coming to Stuttgart as second best away team but Stuttgart has won 9 of their 12 home games. At home they are hard to play and beat as only 2 defeats show. The last matches were not as expected and they must be much more focused what can be a big advantage for them today because they know that they can overcome Union to take the lead again.

Dresden has scored 14 goals in 2017 so far, what is the best number in 2.Bundesliga now. Stuttgart has scored 25 goals in 12 home games - this may speak for goals today.