Overview

• A late decision on both defenders is expected for Saturday's 13:00 match on Sky.
• Coach Christian Eichner said the 0:3 at Holstein Kiel, the team's first loss of the season, reflected Kiel's superiority rather than poor attitude.
• Eichner called for more players to reach and slightly exceed their normal level to secure a result against Magdeburg.
• Magdeburg travel in last place after four consecutive defeats, with coach Markus Fiedler emphasizing a mental reset for his squad.
• KSC won the past two home meetings with Magdeburg 7:0 and 3:1, and February's heated encounter is, according to Eichner, considered settled.