TIPS - Hamburger SV VS 1. FC Heidenheim

[(Hamburger SV) Strength]:
1. In the last five encounters between the two sides, Hamburger SV have achieved a record of three wins and two draws, holding a certain psychological advantage.

[(Hamburger SV) Neutral]:
1. Hamburger SV have officially signed Arsenal F.C. midfielder Vieira on loan until the end of this season. Last season, he was loaned back to FC Porto by the Gunners, making 39 appearances across all competitions and contributing 5 goals and 5 assists.
2. Hamburger SV have signed Arsenal F.C. midfielder Lokonga. The 25-year-old Lokonga started his career in the youth side of R.S.C. Anderlecht and has made 78 appearances for their first team, scoring 3 goals and providing 7 assists.

[(Hamburger SV) Weakness]:
1. After three rounds of the new Bundesliga season, Hamburger SV have only managed one draw and two losses, currently ranking second from the bottom in the league table, with poor form.
2. Hamburger SV have failed to score a single goal in the first three rounds of the new Bundesliga season. They are the only two teams in the league that have yet to score, along with Borussia Monchengladbach, indicating weak offensive capability.
3. After three rounds of the new Bundesliga season, Hamburger SV have conceded a total of seven goals, making them the team with the 2nd-most goals conceded in the entire league.
4. After three rounds of the new Bundesliga season, Hamburger SV have only completed 21 shots, with just 6 on target, giving them the fewest shots on goal in the entire league.
5. Hamburger SV lost 3 of their last 4 official games in AH.

[(1. FC Heidenheim) Neutral]:
1. 1. FC Heidenheim have officially signed left-back Paqarda from 1. FC Koln, with the contract running until the summer of 2027. The 30-year-old Kosovan international is with a current market value of 1.5 million euros.

[(1. FC Heidenheim) Weakness]:
1. 1. FC Heidenheim have suffered three consecutive defeats after three rounds of the new Bundesliga season and are currently at the bottom of the league table, with poor form.
2. After three rounds of the new Bundesliga season, 1. FC Heidenheim have scored only one goal, making them the team with the 2nd-fewest goals scored in the entire league.
3. After three rounds of the new Bundesliga season, 1. FC Heidenheim have conceded a total of seven goals, making them the team with the 2nd-most goals conceded in the entire league.
4. 1. FC Heidenheim have made a total of 33 tackles after the first three rounds of the new Bundesliga season, making them the team with the 2nd-most tackles in the entire league.
5. 1. FC Heidenheim lost their 3 Bundesliga games in AH in the new season.

[Tips]:
Judging from their recent form, Hamburger SV's attack has been weak.

In the last three games, they have only drawn once and lost twice.

In the last round, Hamburger SV suffered a 0-5 defeat to FC Bayern Munich and had no ability to fight back throughout the game.

Moreover, Hamburger SV have not scored a goal in the last three rounds of the Bundesliga.

On the other hand, although 1. FC Heidenheim have a record of 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses in their last 10 games, the resilience and fighting spirit they have demonstrated in the matches should not be underestimated.

1. FC Heidenheim excel at defensive counter-attacks and demonstrate mature tactical execution, effectively exploiting gaps in their opponents' defensive lines.

In contrast, Hamburger SV's attacking approach is one-dimensional, and their three-center-back system struggles with transitions between defense and attack.

Hamburger SV's quad depth has been impacted by the absence of key players such as Torunarigha, while 1. FC Heidenheim, with a fully available roster, benefit from greater consistency in their tactical execution.

To sum up, 1. FC Heidenheim are expected to keep unbeaten away from home.

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