The second most important match of the next round of the Second Bundesliga is scheduled in Fürth. The local club can be considered the most unexpected representative from the entire "top" of the division standings. Not so long ago "trefoils" spent a whole season in the elite league of Germany, but ignominiously fell out of there. The ambitions for another promotion of Greuther Fürth were somewhat unexpected for bookmakers, who did not bet on this club as one of the favourites for the championship before it began. Holstein Kiel were also not considered as real promotion contenders, but in the past championships, this club showed a focus on the Bundesliga and even played in the knockout matches with the third team from the bottom of the elite division. The club from Kiel finished the first half of the championship in first place, pushing St. Pauli off it, but last week they lost the lead. Bookmakers have identified the home team as favourites for the upcoming meeting, offering odds of 1.98 on their victory.

Since the third decade of October last year began the playing period of Greuther Fürth, which "brought" the team to the current fourth line of the standings. At the moment, the winless period of "trefoils" is eight rounds, but they went into the winter break with two consecutive draws. Last round, Greuther travelled to Paderborn, where they showed a game no better than their opponents, creating fewer chances to take the goal, but became the author of the only goal in the match. The unconvincing victory emphasises that the home team's unbeaten streak is nearing its end.

Having climbed to the top of the standings before the winter break, Holstein Kiel have apparently burned out on their own lofty status as leaders. Last round, Kiel hosted Braunschweig, then occupying a place in the relegation zone. The outsider was underestimated by Holstein and instead of defeat took three points to Braunschweig. Rapp's team scored first, but by the middle of the second half managed to concede twice. Holstein Kiel hasn't lost a game against Greuther Fürth since last season. "Trefoils" lost both meetings in Kiel and parted with their opponents in peace in Fürth. Let's bet that the guests will not lose.