Information and prediction for Leipzig v Hamburg
A Hamburg that has been making progress in the Second Division is Leizpig’s opponent in its defense of the German Cup title. The match, which is part of the schedule for the second phase, the round of 16 stage, of the competition and its 2022/2023 season, will take place this Tuesday, October 18, at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig. The start is scheduled for 1 pm .
How does the 2022/2023 German Cup work?
The DFB Pokal brings together clubs from the Bundesliga (First Division of the German Championship), Bundesliga 2 (Second Division), 3 Liga (Third Division) and Regional Leagues, the equivalent of the Fourth Division, which are the gateway to professionalism .
In total, there are 64 contestants. It is not as democratic as the tournaments in England and France, which bring together hundreds of participants. But it is egalitarian. All clubs start in the first phase and have the same path to the decision. The matches are eliminatory with extra time and a penalty shootout as tiebreakers. The winner, in addition to glory, earns a place in the next edition of the Europa League.
Where to watch the 2022/2023 German Cup matches?
Where to watch on TV – The German Cup does not have Open TV broadcasting to Brazil. Broadcasting rights for the country were negotiated for subscription broadcasters only. Games are shown on ESPN/Fox Sports channels. You need to check the schedule to find out which games will be broadcast and the times.
Where to watch at bookmakers – There is no streaming broadcast of the German Cup games on the platforms of the main bookmakers.
Leipzig’s recent performance
Leipzig even had a scare, but managed to beat Hertha, 3-2, on Saturday, October 15, in a clash for the tenth round of the German Championship. The game was heading towards a quiet victory. In the first stage, at the Red Bull Arena, he opened a three-goal lead. Forsberg (25 minutes), Diallo (30 minutes) and Orban (45 minutes).
However, he took his foot off the accelerator too soon. In the second phase, Hertha took a penalty kick in the 17th minute of the second half and, two minutes later, returned to swing the net in a shot by Jovetic. Thus, Leipzig had to withstand the pressure to avoid suffering a draw. Extended his undefeated streak to five matches. There have been four successes and a draw since October 1.
With 15 points (four wins, three draws and three defeats), it occupies the tenth position in the Bundesliga leaderboard. One point below Borussia Monchengladbach, sixth place and last team in the region to distribute places in international competitions. In the German Cup, which he won last season, his debut was against the modest Teutonia Ottensen. He did not face any difficulty in advancing. Applied an impressive 8-0 rout.
Hamburg’s current form
Relegated to the Second Division of the German Championship for the first time in its history in the 2017/2018 season, Hamburg has been making progress in the Bundesliga 2. In the 2021/2022 version, it was in the third position of the Second. However, he missed the chance to go up in the repechage. He fell to Hertha Berlin, third from the bottom of the elite division.
In the 2022/2023 version of Bundesliga 2, it makes a good start. However, on Friday, October 14, they had a six-game unbeaten streak (five wins and one draw), interrupted by St. Pauli. Acting outside their domains, they were surpassed by 3 to 0, in confrontation for the twelfth round of the competition. A result that was strongly influenced by Schonlay’s expulsion in the 28th minute of the opening stage.
Acting outnumbered most of the time, he couldn’t resist. Thus, it was parked at 25 points (eight wins, one draw and three defeats). Enough to occupy the third position in the league table of the German Championship. Position that closes the access zone for the First Division. Two points below leader Darmstad and five points above Heidenheim, fourth and first team outside the elite squad. In the German Cup, he had difficulties in his debut against Bayereyuth, from the Third Division. The match ended in a 1-1 draw in the regular period. Hamburg scored 2-0 in extra time.
Prediction and final prediction for Leipzig v Hamburg:
Although they have been showing instability in their matches, Leipzig has a technically superior team and, therefore, the prognosis in the victory against Hamburg is the indicated guess for this Tuesday’s match for the second phase, the 16th stage of final, of the Copa do Brasil in its 2022/2023 season.
Leipzig vs Hamburg prediction: Leipzig win
