Third-division club MSV Duisburg play host to Arminia Bielefeld on matchday 31. It could be a crucial match in the relegation battle.
Six-point game on the Alm! On Sunday evening (March 31, 7.30 p.m.), MSV Duisburg travel to Arminia Bielefeld in the basement duel. The Zebras have plenty of self-confidence in their luggage, which the team has gained through good results in recent weeks.
Duisburg are sixth in the form table of the last five games, which means they are only three points behind the first non-relegation place. And Bielefeld, who were relegated from the second division, are only four points away. An away win at the Schüco-Arena could see Duisburg drag Arminia fully into the relegation battle. On the other hand, a defeat would leave their opponents seven points clear.
Duisburg coach Boris Schommers is therefore aware of the importance of this match. He hopes that his squad can build on their recent performances.
The coach can rely on the support of a total of 3100 visiting fans. The ticket contingent is therefore completely sold out
This is a brutally important game. Nevertheless, we’re really looking forward to it and have already proven many times that we can handle pressure situations very well. You can see the confidence and belief in the boys.
Boris Schommers
“This is a brutally important game. Nevertheless, we’re really looking forward to it and we’ve already proven very often that we can handle pressure situations very well. You can see the confidence and belief in the boys. We are so self-confident that we don’t just focus on our opponents, we want to bring our automatisms onto the pitch,” emphasized the 45-year-old.
Speaking about the personnel situation ahead of the trip to the Alm, Schommers said: “It’s pleasing that Rolf Feltscher is back in training after his calf injury. Benny Girth and Baran Mogultay are still in individual recovery training, so the weekend would come too soon. Unfortunately, there is one setback. Marvin Bakalorz had last seen competitive action in a test match after three months, but is now laid up with a feverish cold and will not be an option. “