Hamburger SV – FC Cologne: promoted sides on opposite trajectories at the Volksparkstadion 
The Volksparkstadion hosts a vital relegation scrap this Saturday between two recent newcomers from the lower tier. Hamburg welcome FC Cologne looking to put real distance between themselves and the drop zone. The hosts head into the game sitting comfortably enough in the table. The visitors, by contrast, are in a nasty run of form and dangerously close to the danger spots. Two promoted teams — moving in completely different directions right now.
Hamburg’s shot in the arm 
The 2-1 win at Wolfsburg pushed Merlin Polzin’s side up to tenth in the table. That result gives them a handy five-point cushion above the danger zone. Still, their chronic inconsistency at home is worrying the coaching staff. They’ve managed just one win at their ground so far this calendar year. The defence leaks regularly and haven’t kept a clean sheet in over a month.
Cologne’s alarming freefall 
Last season’s second-division champions have lost their footing in the run-in. Lukas Kwasniok’s side are on a grim run — five matches without a win. The 2-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund leaves Cologne 14th, level on points with the relegation play-off place holders Sankt Pauli. Their away record is woeful — no wins on the road since October. For a team this unsteady, a point would already feel like progress.
Likely lineups
Hamburger SV: Fernandes ; Omari, Vuskovic, Torunarigha ; Mikelbrencis, Lokonga, Remberg, Muheim ; Otele, Konigsdorffer, Dompe
FC Cologne: Schwabe ; Krauss, Van den Berg, Ozkacar, Lund ; Johannesson, Martel ; Maina, Kaminski, El Mala ; Ache
Football Prediction Hamburger SV vs FC Cologne
Both teams to score
Hamburg’s defensive fragility at home has handed opponents clear chances all season. The hosts regularly concede avoidable goals on their turf.
Cologne’s desperate need for points will force them to take attacking risks from the off to stop the slide.
With promotion pride at stake and both back lines shaky, this looks set to be an open game where both teams find the net.
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