LiontipsLeipzig vs Hamburg. Prediction and Betting Tips for DFB-Pokal
Command Analysis
Leipzig recently had a tough encounter against Hertha (3:2) in Bundesliga. Team managed to hold on to the lead, which they got in the first half. The victory almost slipped away from Marco Rose's men, they allowed too many goal-scoring chances in the second half. Regardless, the Bulls earned the three points, which took them to 9th place in the standings. In the previous round of DFB-Pokal team secured an away victory over the Regionalliga side, Teutonia (8:0).
Unlike today's opponent,Hamburgfailed to achieve success in the previous match. Team suffered a devastating defeat to St. Pauli (0:3) in the Hamburg derby. Tim Walter's men were down to 10 men since the middle of the first half, it surely affected the result. After that defeat the Dinosaurs slided down from the 1st spot in the 2. Bundesliga. In the previous round of DFB-Pokal the Citizens secured an away victory over Bayreuth (3:1).
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
Hamburg suffered two of seven latest away defeats by that score
СтавкаLeipzig to score in the first half
In each of four latest home matches club scored before half-time
СтавкаSecond half: total over 1,5 goals
This bet played in three of six latest away matches of Hamburg
Tip and bets
Both clubs are coming off the difficult matches in their respective leagues, so head coaches will probably use rotation. Leipzig have a tough schedule and DFB-Pokal is not the main priority for the Bulls. Some of their key players won't play in the upcoming game. Hamburg don't have such problems, so visitors have a chance to upset the opponent.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (+1.5) for Hamburg
Both teams tend to play offensively. Leipzig will probably try to stun the opponent in first minutes, but the Dinosaurs are strong on counter-attacks and they might punish the opponent for complacency. We are expecting many goals from the upcoming match.
Our second bet is on total over 2.5 goals
