Read our prediction for Hamburger SV vs Hertha Berlin below. This preview was written by a sport journalist who is specialised in betting tips and predictions.
Hamburger SV vs Hertha Berlin Prediction & Betting tips
The derby of the 2nd round of the 2Bundesliga is played on Saturday from 19:30 at the Volksparkstadion, where Hamburger SV will receive the visit of Hertha Berlin. The two teams offered memorable matches a few seasons ago in the first league, but in recent years they have faced each other mostly only in the second league, in the cup or even in a promotion/rescue from relegation stage. Last season, both direct confrontations were won by Hamburger SV, 3-0 at home in the first leg and 2-1 away in the second leg. Apart from this confrontation, the two teams also met in the DFB Pokal round of 16, where after a very spectacular match that ended with a score of 3-3 after 120 minutes of play, Hertha Berlin prevailed in the kicks from 11m.
Hamburger SV:
Hamburger SV started the season with an away victory on the field of FC Koln, score 2-1. Hamburger quickly settled the match after Ransford Konigsdorffer scored a double in the 6th and 35th minutes, FC Koln’s goal coming late in the 78th minute. This victory gives a good morale to the Hamburgers who once again aim for promotion in the first league after a period of six consecutive seasons in which he played only in the second league. Hamburger recorded four victories, one defeat and one draw during the training period this summer. The next match of the Hamburgers will be in the 1st round of the DFK Pokal, where they will play away to Meppen.
Hertha Berlin:
Hertha Berlin started the second consecutive season in the 2Bundesliga with a defeat, 1-2 at home against Paderborn. Hertha did not play badly in this match, but missed some good chances to score, while the guests were more pragmatic and led from the break with 1-0. Last season, Hertha Berlin had no chance of promotion, finishing the championship in 9th place in the ranking. Hertha Berlin played seven friendly games during the summer training period, in which they recorded four victories, two draws and one defeat. Hertha Berlin will also play the next match in the 1st round of the DFB Pokal where they will face Hansa Rostock away.
Hamburger SV vs Hertha Berlin head to head matches
03.02.242 BUN Hertha Berlin vs Hamburger SV 1:2
06.12.23 POK Hertha Berlin vs Hamburger SV 4:3 2:2
19.08.23 2BUN Hamburger SV vs Hertha Berlin 3:0
23.05.22 BUN Hamburger SV vs Hertha Berlin 0:2
19.05.22 BUN Hertha Berlin vs Hamburger SV 0:1
* Our advice is: Hamburger SV WIN
* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.85
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