Hamburger SV in the DFB Cup: High tension against Holstein Kiel!

Hamburger SV in the DFB Cup: High tension against Holstein Kiel!

Exciting times for football fans! On Wednesday evening, December 3rd, the long-awaited DFB Cup round of 16 will take place betweenHamburger SVandHolstein Kieltook place in the Volksparkstadion. Kick-off is at 8:45 p.m. Hamburger SV goes into the duel as favorites after recently securing a solid 2-1 win against VfB Stuttgart. Holstein Kiel, on the other hand, has had less good news in the last few match days, as the team suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat against Hertha BSC at the weekend - their second defeat in a row.

The broadcast rights for this exciting game are included Sky, meaning fans will need a paid subscription to watch the game liveSky Sport 3 HDto be able to track. Commentator Oliver Seidler will lead through the encounter. Anyone interested in the conference option can also watch the gameSky Sport 1 HDwatch, along with the duel between Union Berlin and FC Bayern Munich. There is also a streaming service for fans who are on the go or without a televisionWOW TVand theSkygo appavailable.

Where can you watch the game?

Unfortunately, fans who rely on free TV will have to be disappointed because the game will not be broadcast on public television. However, viewers can also find free live streams with an appropriate search on the Internet. However, it should be borne in mind that the quality of these streams often leaves something to be desired and the legal framework is unclear. If you want to be on the safe side, a Sky subscription is a good idea.

For those staying in Kiel, various football bars offer the opportunity to watch the game live. In addition, the events are broadcast on the radioNDRand thatR.SH Fan Radiotransmitted. For anyone who can't watch the game live, there is of course a live ticker Kicker, where events can be followed in minute detail.

The situation of the teams

Hamburger SV is showing strong and sent an important signal with the win against Stuttgart. Holstein Kiel, on the other hand, is currently having a difficult time in the league and has not been able to build on its own strengths in the last few games - four defeats in a row must be overcome if the team wants to survive in Hamburg. The defense in particular has to improve if you want to surprise the favorites and set further milestones in the cup. However, in the previous round, Kiel caused a sensation when they eliminated VfL Wolfsburg.

Both teams have their strengths and weaknesses - that promises an exciting encounter in the DFB Cup. Football fans can look forward to a thrilling encounter that shows what football in Germany has to offer. It remains to be seen whether Hamburger SV will live up to its role as favorite or whether Holstein Kiel will turn things around and cause a surprise!