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Probable Lineups

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

(23) 17 Goals 2 (25)
(18) 13 Assists 11 (18)
(6.5) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.7)
25.2 Average Age 25.6
186.5 Average Height (cm) 184.6
(1.3) 1.7 Shots pg 0.6 (0.9)
(54%) 56% Aerial Duel Success 58% (57%)
(0.4) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.5)
(1.3) 0.9 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.5)
* 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 6.16
Max Finkgräfe Out 5.99
Player Reason Status Rating
Robert Glatzel Out 7.96
Matheo Raab Out 6.43
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 5 4 2 19
11 FC Koln 4 3 4 15

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 7.34
L. Maina 7.2
L. Paqarada 7.2
M. Muheim 7.49
J-L. Dompé 7.19
D. Elfadli 7.02
T. Lemperle 5
D. Downs 4
L. Waldschmidt 3
R. Glatzel 7
D. Selke 6
R. Königsdörffer 5
L. Maina 5
L. Paqarada 4
T. Lemperle 4
M. Muheim 5
A. Karabec 3
F. Baldé 3

Match Forecast

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