Their new coach Louis van Gaal has notched up just as little success after three matches as his predecessor Jürgen Klinsmann. Not only that: it's a repeat of last season's rivalry as they take on Wolfsburg. So,comprehensive coverage by Kick off! of the clash between the champions and last season's runners-up: without doubt the battle eclipsing all others!

It's a case of the jitters again as Frankfurt face up to Dortmund, a team they have only beaten once in the past decade. But maybe new statistics will carry the day: their new trainer Michael Skibbe has led his team to a three-match unbeaten run.

Hanover's interim coach Andreas Bergmann has a lot to gain. His club chairman Martin Kind has said a win against Hoffenheim - following the victory over Nuremberg -could highten his chances of staying on. A fateful day of decision which could herald Bergmann's place amongst the top guns or see him plunge back into soccer oblivion - where he came from.

Bit of a surprise but, no, Stuttgart are not necessarily the favorites: yes, they boast the stars and they are playing in Europe and they have the edge in experience over their young Nuremberg opponents. But will the statistics again shine the light towards a Nuremberg victory, after notching up five wins in their seven away games in Stuttgart this century? It could boost the morale of the Nuremberg newcomers after their poor season start.

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