Hansa - Augsburg
12.05 17:30
It can be freely said that this season is ending a lot better than it seemed for everybody who love Hansa. There were many problems, not only financial but also with their staff, and it seemed like Rostock was hardly gonna avoid the relegation to a lower division. Three coaches have been changed, but the arrival of the last one – Andreas Zachhuber brought such needed changes in the play of this ex-Eastern German team. In the last eight rounds, Hansa have been undefeated and recorded four wins and draws each. That “bailed them out” of the most endangered teams group, and three rounds before the end they have an opportunity of getting the job they started finally done. A win would get them into a situation where they can calmly play their final 2 matches, and since they’re facing already relegated Wehen in the last round, there shouldn’t be any problems. They could’ve already resolved it all in the last round, but allowed 1860 Munich to equalize the score against them in the last minute and shorten them by 2 points they could’ve gotten. They’re entering the match against Augsburg as favs, and coach Zachhuber is looking at his team’s chances in this match with lots of optimism. There are no injury concerns, only long-term injuries Rathgeb, Morais and Wachter are still out. However, all other players are fit and a big incentive for Hansa is the return of striker Kern and midfielder Gledson. The situation with other striker Dorn is a lot better, so he will also be a candidate to start this match. The squad should look like the following: Hahnel - Schöneberg, Bülow, Orestes, Oczipka - Svärd - Schindler, Gledson - Retov - Kern, Bartels.
No need to be nervous
Augsburg are in a similar situation as Hansa. Although there is still a danger of being relegated, it’s very small, and there is every chance they will save their Zweite status. Augsburg had a very variable season; they went from pitfall to the stars and back. In the first 7 games of the season, they recorded six losses, and then they won 7 times and drew three in the following 10. In 2009. they got back to the same routine, and were winless in the first three and a half months of this year. But, when they needed it the most, they won the last two matches at home and got their ship near the port of salvation. In the next round they’ll be hosting relegated Wehen and a potential three points from that match would ensure their status. They’re entering this game without many imperatives, as the points from this game aren’t too necessary for them. Augsburg also changed their coach, and their new head coach Dutchman Jos Luhukay isn’t hiding the fact that the only task he agreed to complete was avoiding relegation. He stated it would be nice if they did that job in Rostock already, but even if that doesn’t happen it won’t represent a tragedy. Their match of the season will take place next weekend, at home against Wehen. Luhukay won’t be able to count on injured Torghelle, Kern, Kuntzel and Benschneider for this game. The following lineup will start the game: Neuhaus - Hegeler, Möhrle, Kläsener, L. Müller - Mölzl - Baier, Hdiouad, Werner - Thurk, Szabics.
Hansa are more motivated
The hosts are big favorites in this match. Not only they’re in excellent shape, but also have an opportunity to get near salvation in the league with a win in their DKB Arena. The guests, on the other hand, don’t have many reasons to try too hard as the points from this match aren’t necessary. They will resolve all their problems next weekend. So, I suggest a bet on the home win as I don’t believe that the team that improved so much over the past two months could fail, and complicate their lives out of nothing.
Tip: Hansa, Odds 1.8;
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