German 2.Bundesliga
2014-08-30 - Karlsruher SC vs Heidenheim
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football ; Germany: 2.Bundesliga
Wildpark Stadion — Karlsruhe
Saturday, 30th August 2014 - kickoff 13:00 CET
Karlsruher SC
Karlsruher SC are still unbeaten in the 2.Bundesliga, managing one draw a two consecutive victories in the opening three rounds. Last weekend Karlsruher SC showed a very good performance and won 0-2 away against Fortuna Dusseldorf.
Last season Karlsruher SC were fighting for promotion in the Bundesliga until the end of the season, and this season they remain serious candidates for the top places at the table.
This will be the first time that Karlsruher SC will face Heidenheim in the second division. In the season 2012/13 when both sides played in the 3.Liga, Karlsruher SC managed a 5-2 victory and a 2-2 draw in the matches against Heidenheim.
In January this year Karlsruher SC also played a friendly match against Heidenheim during the winter break and won 2-0.
Karlsruher SC are currently on a fantastic home run of 13 consecutive games being unbeaten. They are a strong home side, but need to improve their game at travels in order to reach the Bundesliga. However, they showed some signs of improvement in that segment after wining all of their last three away matches.
Heidenheim
Heidenheim have had a solid start of their campaign in the 2.Bundesliga, recording one win, one draw and one loss in the opening three games. Having on mind that they are newcomers in the league the achieved results so far are not that bad.
Last weekend, Heidenheim managed a 2-2 draw against 1860 Munchen, although they had a 2-1 lead in that match. Bad news for Heidenheim is that their French striker Smail Morabit got sent off in that game and is suspended to play in this match.
Heidenheim`s main goal for the season is to avoid relegation, and after conceding six goals in three matches they are expected to tighten up their defense and play for a draw in this game.
The Betting Verdict
Karlsruher SC are superb home team and their squad is capable of challenging for the tops spots at the table once again this season. On the other side, Heidenheim picked up four points in the opening three matches, they showed average performances so far and i expect them to take a defensive approach in this game.
Karlsruher SC are team in a very good form currently, their recent home record is impressive and i suggest backing them to win this match.
The Pick :
Karlsruher SC 2-0 Heidenheim
