Looking forward to Hamburg trip

Hertha BSC aren’t in Bundesliga action until Sunday afternoon, but waiting will be an opponent they are quite fond of playing.

Every Bundesliga team has their strengths and weaknesses. Some teams are particularly tough to play against, some are aggressive coming forward while some will keep it tight at the back. Some teams prefer playing against that, others not so much. Hamburger SV have always been a team Hertha love playing. The stats back that up.

67 games between the two in the Bundesliga have seen Hertha pick up 28 wins, more than against any other club and the capital city side have taken more points against those in the red shorts (97) than from any other team.

We particularly like welcoming Hamburger to Berlin. Between 1999 and 2017, the Blue and Whites have recorded 13 wins against the opponents from north, with two draws and two defeats in that same time period.

One Hertha player in particular has enjoyed playing against Hertha. Vedad Ibisevic has netted twice against Hamburger SV in each of the last two home games, though he is yet to score in Hamburg in a Hertha shirt, although the striker is more concerned with getting three points away from home. “Our next aim is to make sure we pick up three points on the board,” said the Bosnian.

Success on Sunday

Hertha will travel to Hamburg on Sunday looking to improve their record on that particular day of the week against their opponents, and Hertha’s overall record on the final day of the week in need of some improvement.

The last Hertha win came 15 years ago. In March 2002 Hertha celebrated a stunning 6-0 away win thanks to four goals from Bart Goor and strikes from Marcelinho and Michael Preetz. In the seven games between the sides that have been played on Sunday, Hamburger are yet to lose, picking up four wins and three draws, so why will this weekend be any different?

Per Skjelbred is taking nothing for granted, despite the opponents sitting 16th in the Bundesliga table.

The Dane played in Hamburg for two years before his move to Hertha in 2013 and is warning his team mates to not take the side in danger of relegation lightly.

„It’s an important game for both teams. Playing there is always hard, and they have a very good squad.” Skjlebred also believes last weekend’s result should not be taken into consideration.

“The fans will want to see them bounce back after the 8-0 against Bayern, meaning we will have to give everything”

Every Bundesliga team has their strengths and weaknesses. Some teams are particularly tough to play against, some are aggressive coming forward while some will keep it tight at the back. Some teams prefer playing against that, others not so much. Hamburger SV have always been a team Hertha love playing.

The stats back that up. 67 games between the two in the Bundesliga have seen Hertha pick up 28 wins, more than against any other club and the capital city side have taken more points against those in the red shorts (97) than from any other team. We particularly like welcoming Hamburger to Berlin. Between 1999 and 2017, the Blue and Whites have recorded 13 wins against the opponents from north, with two draws and two defeats in that same time period.

One Hertha player in particular has enjoyed playing against the Hanseatoc side. Vedad Ibisevic has netted twice against Hamburger SV in each of the last two home games, though he is yet to score in Hamburg in a Hertha shirt, although the striker is more concerned with getting three points away from home. “Our next aim is to make sure we pick up three points on the board,” said the Bosnian.

Success on Sunday

Hertha will travel to Hamburg on Sunday looking to improve their record on that particular day of the week against their opponents, and Hertha’s overall record on the final day of the week in need of some improvement. The last Hertha win came 15 years ago. In March 2002 Hertha celebrated a stunning 6-0 away win thanks to four goals from Bart Goor and strikes from Marcelinho and Michael Preetz. In the seven games between the sides that have been played on Sunday, Hamburger are yet to lose, picking up four wins and three draws, so why will this weekend be any different?

Per Skjelbred is taking nothing for granted, despite the opponents sitting 16th in the Bundesliga table. The Dane played in Hamburg for two years before his move to Hertha in 2013 and is warning his team mates to not take the side in danger of relegation lightly.„It’s an important game for both teams. Playing there is always hard, and they have a very good squad.” Skjlebred also believes last weekend’s result should not be taken into consideration. “The fans will want to see them bounce back after the 8-0 against Bayern, meaning we will have to give everything.”

To win on Sunday Hertha will simply have to put the ball in the back of the net and if they can do that then statistics will remain just that. Statistics.