2020-21 German Bundesliga 2 – Hamburger SV vs Karlsruher SC Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Hamburger SV vs Karlsruher SC kick off? Thursday 29th April, 2021 – 17:30 (UK)
Where is Hamburger SV vs Karlsruher SC being played? Volksparkstadion, Hamburg
Where can I get tickets for Hamburger SV vs Karlsruher SC? Check each club’s official website for updates on the ticket situation
What TV channel is Hamburger SV vs Karlsruher SC on in the UK? BT Sport have the rights to some German Bundesliga 2 matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Hamburger SV vs Karlsruher SC in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on the BT Sport website & app
Bet365 subscribers can stream German Bundesliga matches so it is worth checking their schedule
THE TEAM NEWS
HAMBURGER SV
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Ulreich; Vagnoman, Leistner, Van Drongelen, Leibold; Hunt, Gjasula, Kinsombi; Wintzheimer, Terodde, Kittel
UNAVAILABLE: Heyer (Suspended), Ambrosius (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Jatta (Injured)
KARLSRUHER SC
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Gersbeck; Jung, Kobald, Wimmer, Heise; Gondorf, Wanitzek; Goller, Batmaz, Kother; Gueye
UNAVAILABLE: Choi (Injured), Hofmann (Injured), Carlson (Injured), Hanek (Injured), Amaechi (Isolating), Lohr (Isolating)
QUESTIONABLE: Lorenz (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Hamburger SV needed a late equaliser to rescue a point at Jahn Regensburg on Sunday but their winless run now stands at four matches, and their chances of automatic promotion at least are slipping away. Opponents Karlsruher SC are without a win in six but five of those were draws, including a 0-0 stalemate at home to Erzgebirge Aue on Monday evening. Coach Christian Eichner lost top scorer Philip Hofmann as well as winger Kyoung-rok Choi to injury in that game, leaving his squad stretched for this rearranged fixture just three days later. Hamburg have won all three of the previous meetings between these two sides and with their stronger line-up and extra day’s rest, they should be expected to return to winning ways here.
