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German 2.Bundesliga: Preussen Muenster vs Hannover 96
Kickoff Time: 2023-08-11 19:30(HKT)
Source: USA TODAY Sports/Vincent Carchietta
This season, Preussen Muenster has returned to the 2. Bundesliga after 33 years as the runner-up of the 3. Liga. In the first round of the 2. Bundesliga, Preussen Muenster suffered a 1-3 away defeat to Greuther Furth, marking a disappointing start to the new season. As a newly promoted team, Preussen Muenster made several signings this summer, which has somewhat improved their overall strength. Notably, Preussen Muenster has an excellent home record. Last season, they recorded 12 wins, five draws, and two losses in 19 home league games, boasting a win rate of 63% and an unbeaten rate of 89%. This highlights that their home ground is not only a crucial place for them to collect points but also fundamental to their standing in the league.
In the first round of the 2. Bundesliga, Hannover 96 secured a 2-0 home victory against Jahn Regensburg, giving them a strong start to the new season. Last season, Hannover 96 finished sixth in the 2. Bundesliga, once again missing out on promotion. In recent seasons, Hannover 96 has been hovering around the middle of the 2. Bundesliga, seemingly losing the drive to push for promotion. This summer, Hannover 96 saw a number of player departures and made some signings across various positions, but the overall strength of the team hasn’t changed significantly. It’s worth mentioning that Hannover 96’s away performance is slightly inferior to their home form. Although they often manage to leave away games unscathed, they lack the determination to secure all three points.
Although Preussen Muenster’s overall strength and reputation may not match Hannover 96’s, their strong home performance cannot be overlooked. When facing teams with a strong home advantage, Hannover 96 often lacks the confidence to guarantee a win on the road. Given these dynamics, it might be wise to favor Preussen Muenster, who has the home advantage, to secure some points in this match.
Preussen Muenster’s Last 5 Games: LLDWW
24-08-04 Greuther Furth 3-1 Preussen Muenster
24-07-27 Mainz 3-1 Preussen Muenster
24-07-20 Preussen Muenster 0-0 Heracles
24-07-13 VfL Oythe 0-7 Preussen Muenster
24-07-04 Preussen Muenster 3-2 Kickers Emden
Hannover 96’s Last 5 Games: WWDWW
24-08-04 Hannover 96 2-0 Jahn Regensburg
24-07-26 Hannover 96 3-2 Wolfsburg
24-07-20 Hannover 96 3-3 FC Twente
24-07-12 Hannover 96 4-2 VfL Osnabruck
24-07-06 Hannover 96 2-1 SC Verl
Head To Head Record:
15-07-18 Preussen Muenster 0-0 Hannover 96
12-07-14 Preussen Muenster 2-0 Hannover 96
Prediction: Preussen Muenster to win or Draw