The upcoming Bundesliga 2 Play-offs match will see Wehen Wiesbaden face off against Regensburg on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Both teams are eager to secure a crucial win in this decisive encounter.
Match Preview
Wehen Wiesbaden enters this fixture following a 2-2 draw against Regensburg in the first leg of the play-offs.
Both teams will be striving for victory to advance further, making this a highly anticipated clash.
Wehen Wiesbaden recently played to a 2-2 draw with Regensburg, holding 67% possession and taking 13 shots on goal, 5 of which were on target.
Robin Heußer (66′) and John Iredale (71′) were the goal scorers for Wiesbaden.
Despite their efforts, Wiesbaden has struggled defensively, conceding 12 goals in their last six matches and failing to keep a clean sheet in any of those games.
Regensburg also comes into this match on the back of a 2-2 draw.
They managed 9 shots on goal, with 3 on target. Noah Ganaus (27′) and Dominik Kother (79′) scored for Regensburg.
Similar to their opponents, Regensburg has had defensive challenges, conceding 9 goals in their last six games.
Head-to-Head:
Looking at their past encounters since November 2016, Wehen Wiesbaden has not managed to secure a win against Regensburg.
Regensburg has won three of these matches, with the remaining three ending in draws.
In these games, Regensburg scored 12 goals, while Wiesbaden netted 4, averaging 2.67 goals per match.
Team News & Updates:
Wehen Wiesbaden will be without Nico Rieble (muscular problems), Bjarke Jacobsen (muscle injury), and Nassim El Ouarti (ankle injury). These absences could impact their squad depth and performance.
Regensburg faces their own injury concerns. Coach Joe Enochs will miss Erik Tallig (cruciate ligament injury), Elias Huth (torn lateral ankle ligament), and Eric Hottmann (cruciate ligament injury), limiting his options for the match.
Prediction & Analysis:
Considering the recent form and defensive vulnerabilities of both teams, this match is likely to be closely contested.
Regensburg has the potential to score, but their defensive frailties may allow Wehen Wiesbaden to find the net multiple times.
Our prediction is a 2-1 victory for Wehen Wiesbaden, capitalizing on their home advantage and recent attacking performances.
- Wehen Wiesbaden 2-1 Regensburg