Koln vs Hertha Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Koln vs Hertha taking place? Koln vs Hertha will take place on Sunday 15th August, 2021 at 16:30 (UK)
Where is Koln vs Hertha taking place? Koln vs Hertha will take place at RheinEnergieStadion in Koln
Where can I get tickets for Koln vs Hertha? Ticket information for Koln vs Hertha can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Koln vs Hertha on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to show German Bundesliga matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule for Koln vs Hertha
Where can I stream Koln vs Hertha in the UK? Koln vs Hertha may be streamed to Sky Sports subscribers using Sky Go while the Sky Sports YouTube channel may also live stream the match
THE TEAM NEWS
KOLN
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): T. Horn; Ehizibue, Hubers, Czichos, Schmitz; Ozcan, Uth, Hector; Kainz, Duda, Thielmann
UNAVAILABLE: J. Horn (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Schindler (Injured)
HERTHA
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Schwolow; Pekarik, Boyata, Dardai, Plattenhardt; Ascacibar, Boateng; Lukebakio, Serdar, Jovetic; Selke
UNAVAILABLE: Jarstein (Fitness)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
Koln and Hertha found themselves in huge relegation peril last season, however both managed to pull through and secure another season in the Bundesliga, Koln via a relegation play-off which saw them thrash Holstein Kiel 1-5 away from home after losing the first leg 0-1 at RheinEnergieStadion. The two sides will both be well aware that they can ill afford a poor start to this new campaign and this may lead to a turgid affair here with neither team willing to push extra bodies forward and gamble in a bid to pick up the three points, in fear of being hit on the counter attack by their opponents. With that in mind, clear cut goalscoring opportunities are likely to be at a premium and under 2.5 goals scored seems to be the smart play.
