1. FC Cologne – Hamburger SV ai prediction 02.08.2024 2. Bundesliga
Preview for match 1. FC Cologne vs Hamburger SV
The first matchday of the 2. Bundesliga season kicks off with an exciting clash between 1. FC Cologne and Hamburger SV at the RheinEnergieStadion on Friday, 02.08.2024, at 19:30. Both teams will be eager to start their campaign on a positive note and secure a victory in this highly anticipated encounter.
1. FC Cologne performance check
1. FC Cologne had a decent performance in their last five matches, with 4 wins, 1 draw, and 0 defeats across all competitions. Under the guidance of coach Gerhard Struber, they will be looking to continue their positive momentum in this upcoming fixture.
How is the current performance of Hamburger SV
Hamburger SV, led by coach Steffen Baumgart, had a solid run in their recent matches, securing 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 defeat. The team will aim to build on their recent form and claim a victory against 1. FC Cologne.
Last direct match
In their last direct meeting, 1. FC Cologne emerged victorious with a convincing 4-0 home win over Hamburger SV. The hosts will be aiming to replicate their previous success and secure another win in this upcoming clash.
Head-to-head last direct meetings
In their last five meetings across all competitions, 1. FC Cologne has clinched 2 victories, while Hamburger SV has managed to secure 2 wins. With 1 draw between the teams, the upcoming match promises to be tightly contested.
Performance last 5 matches
1. FC Cologne: 4 wins, 1 draw, 0 defeats
Hamburger SV: 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 defeat
Last match results
In their previous matches, 1. FC Cologne claimed a 3-2 away win against Udinese, while Hamburger SV settled for a goalless draw at home against Aris Limassol. Both teams will be eager to carry their form into the upcoming fixture.
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FC Cologne
The campaign to return to the Bundesliga starts with this kickoff of 2. Bundesliga. FC Cologne were relegated from the top division last season and now they have a fresh start with a promising form in their friendly games. This could be among their toughest matches as they never had a win during their serious battle with Hamburger SV in the latest 3/4 matches.
The first points at home count a lot for FC Cologne and maybe they might manage to extend their last win against Hamburger SV during their friendly match. With a strong home crowd supporting them, Cologne will have an advantage when they play at the RheinEnergieStadion. The electrifying environment that their followers are known for could be the deciding factor.
Hamburger SV
HSV’s unique history in German soccer history is enough to rank them as one of the mountains to climb when you go against them. Their distinct record of being Germany’s only club never to be relegated from the top flight until their descent to the second division in 2018 can never be left unnoticed. This means playing against the club that comes from the top flight is not a bigger problem for Hamburger SV. We are looking for a very powerful game from the visitors this Friday with the ambition to leave Cologne with a point.
A few setbacks are noticed from their last 2 games which both ended with winless and scoreless. That will be a big note to Steffen Baumgart, their manager before locking horns with the Billy Goats. The pressure to skip loss is high hence a compact game is inevitable.
Possible Lineups
FC Cologne
- Urbig
- Heintz
- Hübers
- Martel
- Thielmann
- Ljubičić
- Huseinbašić
- Paqarada
- Lemperle
- Downs
- Adamyan
- COACH: Gerhard Struber
- DOUBTFUL: None
- OUT: None
Hamburger SV
- Fernandes
- Mikelbrencis
- Schonlau
- Hadžikadunić
- Muheim
- Elfadli
- Reis
- Karabec
- Jatta
- Königsdörffer
- Meffert
- COACH: Steffen Baumgart
- DOUBTFUL: None
- OUT: None
Our FC Cologne vs Hamburger SV betting prediction
Both teams are potentially lethal in front of a box and this makes this game a very tough one. They will be on for displaying their attacking prowess and yet they are ready for a fresh start in 2. Bundesliga. However, the host got the home advantage which might give them a chance to command the final results. FC Cologne is expected to remain undefeated in this game hence your first selections for this match make it in favor of FC Cologne by picking a Double Chance 1x
#TIP 1: DC FC Cologne/Draw
Alternatively, picking a betting tip on the 1st Goal FC Cologne is the best betting strategy because Hamburger SV’s frontline has shown blunt strikes in the recent 2 games while their hosts have been firing balls into the nets like machine guns. The last time they met in a friendly game, it was the Billy Goats only who managed to see the back of the nets. This trend is set to happen again in their kick-off this Friday.
#TIP 2: 1st Goal FC Cologne
Performance
1. FC Cologne performance of the last 4 home matches
Hamburger SV performance of the last 6 away matches
Current Standing
| POS | TEAM | PTS | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
|
Fortuna Dusseldorf
|
10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
|
2
|
Karlsruher SC
|
10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
|
3
|
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
|
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 6 |
|
4
|
1. FC Magdeburg
|
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 6 |
|
5
|
SC Paderborn 07
|
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
|
6
|
1. FC Cologne
|
7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
|
7
|
Hamburger SV
|
7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
|
8
|
Hertha BSC
|
7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
|
9
|
Hannover 96 SV
|
7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
|
10
|
1. FC Kaiserslautern
|
7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 |
|
11
|
SV 07 Elversberg
|
5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
|
12
|
FC Schalke 04
|
4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
|
13
|
1. FC Nuremberg
|
4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | -3 |
|
14
|
SSV Jahn Regensburg
|
3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | -7 |
|
15
|
SSV Ulm 1846
|
1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -3 |
|
16
|
Preußen Münster
|
1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 |
|
17
|
SV Darmstadt 98
|
1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 10 | -8 |
|
18
|
Eintracht Braunschweig
|
0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 15 | -12 |
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