Our prediction for this Bundesliga 2 match:
Hamburger SV will look to build on a 2-1 win over Koln when they take on Hertha Berlin in yet another 2. Bundesliga derby. Die Rothosen made a promising start to the season, but they need to keep on making progress if they are to return to the German top flight. Ghana forward Ransford Konigsdorffer should keep his place in the starting XI after scoring a brace in the season opener, while midfielder Valon Zumberi remains on the sidelines with a knee cap injury.
The capital club, on the other hand, suffered a 2-1 loss to Paderborn in the opening match of their 2. Bundesliga campaign. As Hertha Berlin are not regarded as good travellers, we are tempted to place our bets on HSV, who have turned their Volksparkstadion into a real fortress. Both Kevin Sessa and Fabian Reese are out of contention with injuries for the visiting team.
Highlighted Team (Hamburg):
Hamburg was founded in 1919 out of a fusion of 3 different football clubs from Hamburg. Because of the fusion the Hamburg SV have 4 official club colours which all are in the current home kit of the club. Hamburg SV is playing in the Bundesliga since the national league officialy started. Hamburg SV never played in another league than the Bundesliga. The best results of Hamburg SV were in the eighties where the club won the national league 2 times and the Europa Cup 1 once.
Since 1963 Hamburg is playing their home games in the Volksparstadium. In 1998 Hamburg SV changed to a new venue where the capacity 57 000 is. This is the venue where Hamburg SV is playing right now and is called the Imtech Arena. Because of international legislation the capacity in European games is 51500.
Known former players that played for Hamburg SV are: Van der Vaart, Beckenbauer, Ze Roberto, Guerrero and Felix Magath.