Balingen Weilstetten relies on home advantage against THW Kiel in the DHB Cup!

Balingen Weilstetten relies on home advantage against THW Kiel in the DHB Cup!

Today, November 4th, 2025, the fans of HBW Balingen-Weilstetten are looking forward to the upcoming home game against THW Kiel in the DHB Cup round of 16. Coach Mr. Flohr is enthusiastic about this challenge and emphasizes that THW Kiel is a strong opponent and a welcome guest in Balingen. “It will definitely be an exciting duel,” he says. While the Kiel team performed strongly last season, the Balinger team are hoping for a surprise in front of their own audience.

Flohr highlights THW Kiel's unpredictable offensive, especially the player Skipagötu, who can cause a lot of excitement in the attack. The strong backcourt players like Reinkind and Johansson are also not left unmentioned. “There’s a lot of throwing force involved,” explains Flohr. In addition, Kiel has a variable and compact defense that can operate in both 6:0 and 3:2:1 coverage. In order to have a chance, a consistently high performance in attack, defense and speed is required, according to Flohr's assessment.

Important support from the fans

The support of the fans is considered essential in this duel. The special atmosphere of a home game could make the crucial difference for Balinger. “Our spectators will play a big role,” Flohr is sure. The fans in Balingen are known for their passion and will loudly cheer on their team.

On the other hand, THW Kiel has a certain advantage with numerous players who were on international duty. The HBW also has to do without some injured players: goalkeeper Benedek Nagy, playmaker Elias Huber, Magnus Grupe and Merlin Fuß are out. The team is hoping for Georg Pöhle to play, although his condition is still uncertain.

Experience as a motivating factor

Last season, HBW Balingen-Weilstetten showed a strong performance, reached the Final Four and took third place. This experience could prove to be an important motivating factor in the upcoming game. “We learned a lot last season and now we have to put that on the record,” says Flohr.

The game promises excitement and could be a highlight in the DHB Cup. All eyes are on what's happening in Balingen, where the team will do everything in its power to delight the spectators with a strong performance and, if necessary, cause a surprise. The anticipation for the meeting with the Kiel team couldn't be greater.