Chemnitzer FC in a duel against Hertha II: Damer back and ready for victory!

Chemnitzer FC in a duel against Hertha II: Damer back and ready for victory!

When Chemnitzer FC plays against Hertha BSC II next Sunday at 2 p.m., there is a lot at stake. The Sky Blues may not have shown their best side in their last games, but their record against the Berliners speaks for itself. Chemnitz confidently won the last two duels against Hertha II 1-0 and 5-0. Leon Damer, the Chemnitz striker, scored four goals in these matches and could be called back into the starting line-up by coach Benjamin Duda after being sidelined since the end of August. Tag24 reports that ...

Hertha BSC II, on the other hand, has been waiting for another win since matchday 3, when they celebrated a clear 5-2 win against Eilenburg. Overall, the Berliners have only been able to record one success this season and have only picked up a meager three points from the last five games. But the statistics show that they won't give up without a fight. The direct record between the two teams is also remarkable: Chemnitz has won six of the eleven previous meetings, while Hertha can only look back on three wins. Footystats provides the detailed head-to-head statistics.

Squad updates and injuries

There are some important personal details to note on the Chemnitzer FC side. Dejan Bozic will be out due to suspension and Tom Baumgart will also be sidelined after his red card. The news about Niclas Walther and Felix Müller, who have returned to training after illnesses, is more positive. Jonas Marx has recovered from his toe injury and is back in the team. Although Niclas Erlbeck only completed part of the training, he has made great progress and could soon be ready for action again. Artur Mergel, who scored a goal in the last cup game against Annaberg, was also reported as expected to be fit.

Coach Duda is thinking about how he can strengthen the defense while they want to rely on quick counterattacks. “Hertha is a dynamic, talented team with a lot of ball possession,” notes Duda, emphasizing how important the preparatory training sessions will be in order to refine their own strategy.

Statistical analysis and betting odds

If you take a look at the form of both teams, you can see that Chemnitzer FC won eight points in the last five games, while Hertha BSC II was only able to get three points. Chemnitzer FC scores an average of one goal per away game, while Hertha scores around 2.4 goals per game at home. These numbers indicate that the Sky Blues have to improve their offense in order to survive against the Berliners.

The betting odds for the upcoming duel are exciting. A home win for Hertha is quoted at 2.80, a draw at 3.80, while an away win for Chemnitz is quoted at 2.09. So it remains to be seen how the game will develop on Sunday, especially considering the players due to injuries and the performances of both teams so far. For football fans in Cologne, this could be a game full of surprises. Further details about the encounter can also be found at Kicker.