Nov 30, 2009
1. FC Kaiserslautern – Arminia Bielefeld Match Preview, German Bundesliga 2
Closing game of the German 2nd Bundesliga 14th matchday with a clash of two top fliers; 1. FC Kaiserslautern and Arminia Bielefeld.
Two defensively impressive teams are flying high in the standings while 1. FC Kaiserslautern sit on he top and Arminia Bielefeld stay on the 3rd place.
Kaiserslautern have been performing quite well up to now and they proved they also have quality in offense addition to their nearly perfect defensive side.
Arminia Bielefeld on the other hand has also nothing less than 1. FC Kaiserslautern when it comes to show some defensive skill but just recently struggling in the offensive side of the game scoring no goals in their latest two encounters. Their lost against 1860 Munich on the last matchdat was one of the examples and concerning the Bielefelders. On th other hand, their impressive defensive record includes a clean sheet for 8 matches in a row before last matchday lost against 1860 Munich.
Kaiserslautern will be without their attacker Lakic and also Mathias Abel due to injuries. Lakic have been not so productive in the offense therefore that shouldn’t be a big blow for the 1. FC Kaiserslautern side.
Arminia Bielefeld will be without defender Schueler due to injury. As he is not a regular starting line-up this won’t effect Bielefeld that much, too.
1. FC Kaiserslautern fans are taking this match seriously and they will probably fullfill the stadium.
As for the prediction; I am expecting a tactical battle especially in the midfield. These two defensively well built teams will not leave so many gaps in the defense no matter the result is. Therefore, it wouldn’t be that realistic to predict a high scoring game on a Monday night. With the help of the huge support of the fans, 1. FC Kaiserslautern has the upper hand here without a doubt and a narrow win for them is likely but wiser choice would be to go for a double chance in favor of 1. FC Kaiserslautern, considering that a draw also won’t be a bad outcome for both teams plus Arminia Bielefeld will be more than happy with a possible draw and thus going out on the pitch with that in their minds.
Prediction
1. FC Kaiserslautern | 1X Double Chance
Extras
Goals | Under 2,5

