News Focus
- Arminia Bielefeld manager Mitch Kniat selects five new players after his team’s defeat to Kaiserslautern
- Hertha BSC coach Stefan Leitl makes three adjustments following their victory against Fürth
- The home side deploys a 4-3-3 formation whilst the visitors opt for a 4-2-3-1 system
- Several players drop to the bench including Michal Karbownik and Josip Brekalo for the Berlin club
Arminia Bielefeld host Hertha BSC in a crucial 2. Bundesliga encounter this matchday. The home coach has reacted strongly to their recent poor result.
Mitch Kniat has altered half of his outfield players. Christopher Lannert, Maximilian Großer, and Arne Sicker come into the back line. Sam Schreck starts in the centre of the pitch. Joel Grodowski joins the front three.
Hertha BSC also rotate their squad. Stefan Leitl introduces three fresh faces. Janne Berner plays at full-back. Pascal Klemens controls the midfield. Sebastian Grønning leads the attack as the lone striker.
The Berlin side leave several names out of the starting eleven. Michal Karbownik, Josip Brekalo, and Marten Winkler must settle for places among the substitutes.
The hosts line up with Jonas Kersken in goal. Their defence includes Lannert, Bauer, Großer, and Sicker. Corboz and Russo join Schreck in the middle of the park. Momuluh, Grodowski, and Wörl form the attacking trident.
Hertha BSC respond with Tjark Ernst between the posts. Eitschberger, Gechter, Kolbe, and Berner protect the goalkeeper. Eichhorn and Klemens sit deep in midfield. Cuisance, Seguin, and Reese support Grønning in the final third.