Regensburg vs. SSV Ulm: Clash of Bundesliga Hopefuls | Match Preview and Coach Insights

There are only a few nobodys in League 3. SSV Ulm has also already had a taste of the Bundesliga. Under coach Ralf Rangnick In 1997/98 the Spatzen made it straight from the Regionalliga Süd to the Bundesliga.

For a long time it looked as if the Württemberg Swabians could stay in the top division – but a 1:9 against Bayer Leverkusen turned out to be a morale disaster for the Ulm team. After relegation to the second division, the deep fall into the fourth division followed with license revocation. The footballers in the black and white city colors are now back on the road to success.

Enochs warns of “dangerous standard situations”

After the legendary winning streak of seven strikes in a row, he tries hard Jahn-Trainer Joe Enochs to understatement: “Of course we are also happy that we have won seven games in a row.” Nevertheless, the focus is exclusively on the next game against Ulm. “We’re not interested in anything else.” It’s a good thing for him, after all, not all that glittered in the seven-game winning streak was gold – after a few close games, the winning goal against 1860 only came in the 92nd minute.

“A homogeneous team that works well,” is how Enochs assesses the pursuer. He warns of “dangerous set pieces” and “players who are very good in the air and difficult to defend.” Of course, even on Sunday with refreshing temperatures of around 3 degrees, we would have to “push our performance limits if we want to score points against the promoted team from Ulm”. Enochs has to give up personnel Florian Ballas waive. Behind Brain Diawusie and Noah Ganaus there are question marks.

Ulm coach Wörle: “Against the strongest team”

The guests from Ulm defended their direct promotion position 2 for a long time, but recently suffered a 2:3 defeat against Halleschen FC and Preußen Münster. “We conceded a few too many goals,” says Head coach Thomas Wörle. “Above all, we conceded them a little too easily.” But that was also due to the quality in League 3. With a stable defense and the third-best offense in the league, he wants to end Regensburg’s winning streak.

But Wörle is aware that it won’t be easy: “They put together a series that seemed unthinkable in the 3rd league,” he enthuses about the Upper Palatinate team: “The team with the strongest form, one of the two top teams alongside Dresden, they play one Very intense style, against the ball they are certainly one of the strongest teams in the league.” He praises the good transition game and the individual quality: “So we will need a top performance on the day.”

“We shouldn’t allow ourselves to be lured”

Without looking too deeply into the cards, he reveals a possible recipe: “This is a team that wants to lure the opponent in order to generate switching moments – we can’t get involved in that.” On the other hand, Regensburg has that best defense, don’t allow much: “So we have to try to use the few moments we get.” Ulm needs to continue to improve in terms of personnel Lucas Röser waive. Philipp Maier and Romario Rösch but are ready for action again after their yellow suspensions.

The guests’ current best scorer is on a run after 14 games, five goals and three assists. Dennis Chessa leads the internal offensive rankings at SSV Ulm 1846 Football. “I’m happy with my performance,” says the 31-year-old. “I’ve always had phases in recent years when things were going really well for me.” He’s happy to be able to make his contribution to the team’s success. Preferably on Sunday evenings in Regensburg.