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Probable Lineups

FC Koln
3-4-3
Hamburger SV
4-3-3
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(12) 9 Goals 1 (12)
(11) 8 Assists 3 (9)
(6.6) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.7)
25 Average Age 25.6
186.5 Average Height (cm) 184.6
(1.7) 2 Shots pg 0.7 (0.9)
(59%) 57% Aerial Duel Success 64% (59%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.9 (0.9)
(1.2) 1 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.8)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 2. Bundesliga.

Missing Players

FC Koln
Hamburg
Player Reason Status Rating
Luca Kilian Out N/A
Florian Kainz Out N/A
Max Finkgräfe Out N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Robert Glatzel Out 7.56
Matheo Raab Out N/A
Mario Vuskovic Out N/A

Team News

FC Koln
Hamburg
  • Former Barnsley manager Gerhard Struber will field his men in a 3-4-3 position when Hamburg visit the RheinEnergieSTADION for the first game of the 2024/25 2. Bundesliga season.
  • New signings Rasmus Carstensen and Luca Waldschmidt should feature in the matchday squad.
  • Luca Kilian, Florian Kainz and Max Finkgräfe are all confirmed absentees for FC Köln on their return to the second tier.
  • Robert Glatzel and Matheo Raab have been absent throughout pre-season and will not feature on the opening day.
  • With Glatzel unavailable and new signing Davie Selke still building up his fitness, Andras Nemeth could get the nod up top.
  • Daniel Elfadli and Adam Karabec could both make their debuts in central midfield, either side of anchor Ludovit Reis.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
4 H. SV 3 1 1 10
8 FC Koln 2 1 2 7

Prediction

  • FC Köln return to the second tier with aspirations of an instant return to the top flight.
  • They have a highly-rated new manager in Austria's Gerhard Struber but face a tough test on the opening day against a Hamburg side who have threatened to gain promotion on multiple occasions in recent years before tailing off later in the year.
  • Steffen Baumgart will be grateful to have enjoyed a full summer break with his players after failing to arrest the slide that began under Tim Walter prior to the Winterpause last season.
  • HSV entered the campaign as favourites for promotion but ended the campaign five points behind Fortuna Düsseldorf in third place. A top-two finish remains the aim in 2024/25, but this will be a tough ask in a strong renewal of the 2. Bundesliga.
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FC Koln
Hamburger SV
T. Lemperle 7.6
L. Paqarada 7.53
L. Maina 7.47
M. Muheim 7.55
R. Königsdörffer 7.25
D. Elfadli 7.2
T. Hübers 2
L. Maina 2
D. Ljubicic 2
R. Königsdörffer 4
R. Glatzel 3
J-L. Dompé 2
L. Maina 3
L. Paqarada 2
D. Ljubicic 2
F. Baldé 3
R. Königsdörffer 1
I. Pherai 1

Match Forecast

Hamburger SV will score from a direct freekick  
FC Koln will control the game in the opposition's half  
FC Koln will create many scoring chances  
Hamburger SV will stray offside often  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.