Saturday 19/04/2014, 15:30, Germany Bundesliga, Round 35, Hamburger vs Wolfsburg

Hamburger vs Wolfsburg Betting Preview

Hamburger is the only team that has never relegated from Bundesliga, but this season, they are closer than ever to be sent to the second flight. They sit in the 16th place with 27 points, but there are only four rounds left to play, and they are going to face Bayern Munchen in the second to last round. Winning the home game against Wolfburg is essential, but the visitors are within striking distance of Leverkusen and the Champions League spot.

Hamburger vs Wolfsburg Betting Odds

At Bet365

Hamburger 2.90, Draw 3.50, Wolfsburg 2.30

Hamburger vs Wolfsburg Betting Tips

Hamburger put up quite a fight last round against their northern rivals, but allowed a goal with 5 min. left in the game and returned home empty-handed. The starting formation featuring a single striker didn't deliver the expected results, so coach Mirko Slomka is expected to make some changes this Saturday.

His biggest problem is that top scorer Lassoga who has 12 goals this season is injured and unlikely to play throughout the month. Hamburger actually has very few options upfront, as Zoua remains the only striker to have scored at least one goal this season.

The visitors have fewer fitness concerns, but even though their injury list is much shorter and doesn't feature prominent names, Wolfsburg has its own concerns. They had to play three matches in less than 10 games and lost twice to Dortmund, with the latter defeat causing the elimination from the German Cup. Fatigue needs to be factored in ahead of this game.

On the bright side, the visitors have plenty of pleasant memories from Hamburg, where they didn't lose in the last six visits. Overall, they only dropped five games in 16 fixtures and scored the vast majority of the games, so they should have a decent chance at winning against the depleted side.

By contrast, Hamburg usually rebounds after a lengthy losing streak and elevates its level of play when it is needed most. Despite the injury problems, they have a decent defense and are unbeaten in the last five games played at home.

Key Facts

• The visitors will be traveling to Hamburg without their goalkeeper Benaglio who is injured and will be replaced by the less experienced Grun
• The last three games between the two teams ended with the same score 1-1 and a draw tonight would not be a disaster for either of them.

Hamburger vs Wolfsburg Betting Odds Prediction

Hamburger could get lucky and improve his position even if it fails to win, as long as they earn at least a point at home. All their counter candidates are facing teams in the top four, and none of them are likely to win a point, which helps greatly. It is hard to give credit to the hosts given their lack of constancy and that's why punters should choose the 0:0 Asian handicap that returns the stakes if the game ends in a draw

Bet: Hamburger Draw no Bet @ 2.25 with Bet365