Match Preview: Greuther Furth vs Hertha BSC
Current Form and Recent Developments
Greuther Furth is in a precarious position in the 2. Bundesliga, currently sitting at 17th place with only 13 points. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with a mix of losses and occasional wins. The team has been actively trying to bolster their squad, notably with the loan signing of striker Jannik Mause from 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Mause, who was the top scorer in the 3. Liga last season, is expected to add firepower to a team that has struggled offensively, scoring only 27 goals while conceding 39. The addition of defenders Joshua Quarshie and Noah Loosli also highlights their focus on shoring up a leaky defense.
Hertha BSC, on the other hand, is in 11th place with 25 points. Despite their mid-table standing, they have shown a tendency for inconsistency, with a recent 2-3 loss to Hamburger SV. However, they have a strong attacking lineup, with players like Derry Scherhant and Florian Niederlechner each scoring 10 goals this season. Hertha BSC's games are often high-scoring affairs, with 64.71% of their matches featuring over 2.5 goals.
Head-to-Head and Tactical Insights
Historically, Hertha BSC has had the upper hand in this matchup, winning 6 out of the last 8 encounters against Greuther Furth. The goal difference in these meetings is 16-6 in favor of Hertha BSC. Last season, both teams won their respective home games against each other, with Greuther Furth securing a 2-1 victory at home.
Tactically, Greuther Furth will need to capitalize on their late-game scoring ability, as they score 45% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes. Hertha BSC, however, also has a knack for late goals, scoring 29% of their goals in the same period. This suggests that the latter stages of the match could be crucial.
Prediction and Key Factors
Given Hertha BSC's superior head-to-head record and their current form, they are likely to edge this encounter. Greuther Furth's recent signings might need more time to gel, and their defensive vulnerabilities could be exploited by Hertha's potent attack. Both teams have shown a propensity to score and concede, making it likely that both will find the net.
In conclusion, expect Hertha BSC to continue their dominance in this fixture with a narrow victory, while both teams are likely to score. This match promises to be an exciting encounter with plenty of attacking action.
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2. Bundesliga
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