Eintracht Frankfurt - Hamburger SV

Very im important match for the home team because after the win to begin against VfL Wolfsburg followed a big downtrend. They were not able to get much and getting more and more in danger now with only 1 Point ahead of Place 16. Therefore this game against Hamburg is absolutely key for them. On the other side had Hamburg a lot of Problems and they are falling down more and more but was able to win the game against Gladbach 3-2 at home last weekend what let them put some Points between them and danger zone. With 26 Points they are not safe of course but can work a bit more relaxed as the teams behind them.

Before the winter break Frankfurt was getting involved into relegation battle after a very bad run. They were thinking what should they do that they can avoid the worst case this Season. Coach Veh said that he wants some more option for his offensive play. Manager Hübner did the work and signed with Huszti and Fabian two guys with a lot of potential. But the main problems are in their defensive play. Sometimes they miss important players due to injury or suspension and sometimes they are not on best shape. Nevertheless they signed two players with Ayhan and Regäsel there too. But they solved not the main problem, the team is too offensive minded. All players working excellent if they have the ball but against the ball it is a lot to improve. Above all in central midfield where Stendera played at least, he is a very creative player but has his strength in offense not in defense. Also on the wing they had problems, youngster Regäsel should help to solve it but he had the best action also in offensive. Coach Veh does not count a lot on defensive, he tries to be successful in relegation battle with a very offensive minded team and does not care a lot of defensive work.

The start from Hamburg into 2016 was not so well with 2 defeats in a row. They started to do better against Cologne at home with a draw but they had some luck there. Nevertheless they improved in the last match a lot and they won to Gladbach 3-2 at home. This was maybe key for them to stay away from red zone what let Coach Labbadia and his team work a bit more relaxed and without any pressure for the upcoming match in Frankfurt. The preparation should be done with more fun and the motivation and mood can be much better with a win in the bag. Also it is very clear that they have less problems if they do not have to make the game. They can sit back and go for counter over their fast wings. This is what they like and the space will be there also against Frankfurt who is a very offensive minded team. In this case they are much more dangerous and create more.

The match up is exactly how Hamburg needs it. Frankfurt is in a positon where they must to be active and force the offensive play while Hamburg is coming over their fast players and try to use the space they get and overcome Frankfurt. Both teams are able to score and this will be the case, the offensive power from Frankfurt is to big to stop them while the defensive work from them is average what can Hamburg us of course. At the end we get an open game where we can expect at least 3 goals.

PICK: OVER 2,75 @ 2,09 (3 Units / Flat Stake)