Hamburger SV vs 1. FC Köln

Hamburger SV have endured a difficult start in the Bundesliga, falling to defeat against Borussia Dortmund, FSV Mainz 05 and RB Leipzig in recent weeks. Across the three matches where player statistics are available, A. Grønbæk has registered two goals and an assist, while Daniel Heuer Fernandes has made eight saves. 1. FC Köln have been more productive, securing a win against 1899 Hoffenheim and a draw with Werder Bremen after their DFB Pokal success against Würzburger Kickers. Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson and Thijs Dallinga have each provided two goals over those matches, with M. Schwäbe recording seven saves in goal.

The recent history between these sides shows that 1. FC Köln have had the better of the meetings, winning once and drawing once in their last two encounters. Their most recent clash in March ended in a stalemate at the Volksparkstadion.

• Hamburger SV are without A. Rossing-Lelesiit, M. Vuskovic and S. Bornauw, three of the three ruled out.
• 1. FC Köln are without T. Hubers, who is ruled out.
• Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson has provided two goals over the listed matches for 1. FC Köln.
• A. Grønbæk has two goals and an assist over the listed matches for Hamburger SV.
• In the second half, 1. FC Köln scored six goals across their recent matches while Hamburger SV have struggled to contain opponents after the break.

1. FC Köln arrive with more momentum having found the net consistently in their recent outings, led by the attacking contributions of Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson who has two goals over the listed matches. In contrast, Hamburger SV have struggled significantly in the early league campaign and will look to A. Grønbæk, their top goals-and-assists player with two goals and an assist over the listed matches, to spark a turnaround. The visitors appear better placed to secure a positive result here.