14th performs 18th this afternoon in Bundesliga as 1. FC Union Berlin welcomes backside of the desk Holstein Kiel with each side determined for victory.
Kiel discover themselves 8 factors adrift of Bundesliga security and with simply two league wins since early November. It’s now or by no means for his or her survival hopes.
However historical past shouldn’t be on their aspect.
No aspect with 13 factors or fewer has ever survived in Bundesliga.
Up in opposition to the league’s worst defence (GA59), Union can count on to use Kiel’s frailties on the again.
Union received 2-0 within the reverse fixture in October, because of targets from Aljoscha Kemlein and Tom Rothe, however die Eisernen have their very own issues.
The hosts have solely received two league video games since they defeated Kiel and shipped six away to Borussia Dortmund final weekend.
Union additionally boast the second worst attacking report within the league, with simply 20 targets.
There’s hope for Kiel and they are going to be buoyed by a current pleasant victory in January.
Performed over 120 minutes in Köpenick, Kiel received 2-1. Jann-Fiete Arp proving the distinction in a aggressive recreation through the winter break.
But, aggressive benefit is with Union which have received the earlier three league fixtures by a margin of seven targets to none.
Staff Information
Union Berlin
Union signed Marin Ljubicic from Austrian aspect LASK within the winter and will are available for his first Union begin, whereas south Korean, Woo-Yeong Jeong and Slovakian, Laszlo Benes are competing for an attacking midfield spot.
Robert Skov is scuffling with a foot damage, so Tom Rothe will seemingly slot within the defence.
Aljoscha Kemlein has undergone surgical procedure on his foot and can miss the remainder of the season.
Serbian, Andrej Ilic is anticipated to make consecutive begins in assault.
Holstein Kiel
Ivan Nekic, Finn Porath and Steven Skrzybski are doubts with muscle accidents.
New signing John Tolkin is scuffling with a thigh damage, and Carl Johansson has a knee damage.
Colin Kleine-Bekel is on his manner again from an ACL damage, whereas Patrick Erras is recovering from a concussion.
Anticipated Line-ups
Union Berlin:Ronnow; Juranovic, Doekhi, Leite, Rothe; Haberer, Khedira; Skarke, Jeong, Hollerbach; Ilic
Holstein Kiel:Weiner; Ivezic, Zec, Komenda; Rosenboom, Gigovic, Remberg, Holtby, Javorcek; Harres, Machino
The primary purpose might be very important in right this moment’s recreation.
After conceding the primary purpose, Union have did not win of their final 39 video games.
Kiel hopes of survival are fading however right this moment may flip their season round.
It may additionally bury it.
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