Darmstadt vs Hamburger: Preview and Prediction

Darmstadt vs Hamburger SV
German Bundesliga
Date: Sunday 4th December, 2016
Kick-off: 14:30 UK
Venue: Jonathan-Heimes-Stadion am Bollenfalltor, Darmstadt.

Can Hamburger SV finally find the breakthrough and snatch the first victory of the season in the 3th round of Bundesliga? They will have a perfect opportunity for such an achievement since they will be travelling to Darmstadt to face the team with the worst form at the moment.

The hosts have been in a poor shape having lost five matches in a row in all competitions. The manager Norbert Meier is thus extremely worried ahead of the clash with the rock bottomed HSV because the potential defeat would give his team the roles of the main candidates for the relegation at the end of the season. The latest of the failures for Meier and his men came last Sunday when they lost the away match at Schalke 04 with 3 – 1.

Hamburger SV are undefeated in last two matches, which is a terrific accomplishment knowing that the team has been playing one of the worst seasons in the last decade. They are still the only team without a single victory in the competition. Markus Gisdol’s men had a nice opportunity to get the first three-pointer last weekend when they had the lead in two occasions against Werder Bremen, but they earned only a point at the end. Michael Gregoritsch bagged a brace taking the maximum advantage of Bobby Wood’s absence.

Darmstadt vs Hamburger SV: Head-to-Head Stats

This will be the 7th head to head encounter between the two teams. Hamburger have been more successful winning three times, but their last victory over Darmstadt came back in November 1981. The last season saw Darmstadt claiming four points.

Darmstadt vs Hamburger SV: Prediction

The number one betting option for this match will be draw or away win at the odds of 9/20 because the visitors just cannot afford a defeat here, and we believe they have what it takes to avoid it against struggling Darmstadt. Alternatively, you can back the draw at the half time at 11/10 odds.