Season ticket holders at Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena haven’t seen too many victories this season, with MSV Duisburg languishing in the 18th position so far. The guesting Arminia Bielefeld will be hopeful to defend their higher league position in this one.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
MSV Duisburg form and stats
The home fans haven’t been spoiled with victories so far this season. MSV Duisburg, who have the most conceded goals (56) in 2. Bundesliga, have only managed 3 wins, 2 draws and 10 losses so far from their games here at Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena. Two draws in a row at home now for MSV Duisburg.The home supporters saw a 2-2 draw versus Sandhausen in the 2. Bundesliga last time out and are looking for a win here. Heartbreak before that as MSV Duisburg lost 0-4 at Paderborn's place.
This is expected to be a close game, with MSV Duisburg perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with MSV Duisburg as a small favourite), we find eight games. MSV Duisburg has won 3 of these, drawn 1 and lost 4.
MSV Duisburg has scored 20 goals at home this season, in 15 matches. MSV Duisburg have conceded 33 goals in these home games, a significant number.
Arminia Bielefeld form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team on their travels is 4 wins, 7 draws and 4 defeats. Arminia Bielefeld has drawn their two previous away games.This game can not go any worse than the last one, a 2. Bundesliga home defeat versus Ingolstadt with 1-3 on the scoreboard. Before that, Arminia Bielefeld travelled to St. Pauli and returned home with a draw after the game finished 1-1.
As mentioned above, this is an open game with no clear favourite. We have found eleven similar matches played by Arminia Bielefeld in our archives, and the results are: 3 wins for Arminia Bielefeld, 5 draws and 3 defeats.
A new game in only four days for Arminia Bielefeld, the 2. Bundesliga home match versus Paderborn. Busy days.
Arminia Bielefeld have scored 20 goals on their travels this season, 15 away games. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Arminia Bielefeld have conceded 23 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
The most recent history between these sides is the Arminia Bielefeld - MSV Duisburg 0-1 played earlier this season. H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): MSV Duisburg 4 wins, 3 draws and Arminia Bielefeld 3 victories.Top Goalscorers
  F. Klos 14 goals / 4 assists |  A. Voglsammer 10 goals / 2 assists |   K. Wolze 8 goals / 4 assists |
MSV Duisburg missing players
Arminia Bielefeld missing players
| MSV Duisburg | Arminia Bielefeld | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 30 | 15 | Played | 15 | 30 |
| 32 | 20 | Scored | 20 | 44 |
| 56 | 33 | Conceded | 23 | 48 |
| 90% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 93% | 97% |
| 70% | 80% | Over 1.5 | 80% | 83% |
| 57% | 67% | Over 2.5 | 53% | 60% |
| 40% | 53% | Over 3.5 | 27% | 33% |
| 20% | 27% | Over 4.5 | 13% | 13% |
| 53% | 60% | Both teams to score | 67% | 73% |
| 20% | 13% | Clean Sheet | 13% | 13% |
| 37% | 27% | Failed To Score | 27% | 17% |
| 3.9 | 4.5 | Corners For (avg) | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| 5.4 | 4.5 | Corners Against (avg) | 5.5 | 4.4 |
| 2.7 | 3.1 | Yellow Cards (avg) | 1.9 | 1.7 |
| 3 | 1 | Red Cards (total) | 0 | 1 |
- MSV Duisburg hasn't played a single 0-0 game at home.
- MSV Duisburg is involved in more matches over 2.5 home, than away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Köln | 30 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 75 | 39 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 45 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 30 | 20 | 36 | 59 |
| 2 | Hamburger SV | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 41 | 33 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 14 | 8 | 53 |
| 3 | Paderborn | 30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 68 | 43 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 43 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 51 |
| 4 | Union Berlin | 30 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 46 | 29 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 29 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 50 |
| 5 | Heidenheim | 30 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 44 | 34 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 19 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 49 |
| 6 | Holstein Kiel | 30 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 55 | 45 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 30 | 21 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 24 | 10 | 46 |
| 7 | Jahn Regensburg | 30 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 44 | 42 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 28 | 24 | 2 | 45 |
| 8 | St. Pauli | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 40 | 46 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 26 | -6 | 45 |
| 9 | Bochum | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 41 | 43 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 18 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 25 | -2 | 39 |
| 10 | Arminia Bielefeld | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 44 | 48 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 24 | 25 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 20 | 23 | -4 | 39 |
| 11 | Greuther Fürth | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 33 | 48 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 29 | -15 | 38 |
| 12 | Darmstadt 98 | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 40 | 48 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 16 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 18 | 32 | -8 | 37 |
| 13 | Dynamo Dresden | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 36 | 42 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 25 | -6 | 36 |
| 14 | Erzgebirge Aue | 30 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 36 | 42 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 20 | 23 | -6 | 33 |
| 15 | Sandhausen | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 37 | 43 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 27 | -6 | 31 |
| 16 | Magdeburg | 30 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 30 | 44 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 17 | 27 | -14 | 27 |
| 17 | Ingolstadt | 30 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 34 | 51 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 22 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 29 | -17 | 26 |
| 18 | MSV Duisburg | 30 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 32 | 56 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 20 | 33 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 23 | -24 | 24 |
