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2. Bundesliga Matchday 1 Preview – 1.-3.8 2025

Schalke vs Hertha

Tip: draw

The opening round of the 2. Bundesliga offers an exciting clash between two former top-tier clubs. Schalke enters the season with a new coach, Miron Muslic, and will be eager to change course after a disappointing previous season, finishing 14th. Hertha, under Stefan Leitl, has shown improvement and strong ambitions for promotion. While Hertha boasts a slightly stronger squad and looked more stable in pre-season, Schalke can rely on home support. Given the balanced strength and mutual history, we expect a cautious draw.

Karlsruher SC vs Preußen Münster

Tip: Karlsruher SC to win

Karlsruher SC ended last season in strong form and showed great potential during pre-season. With a stable core and attacking reinforcements like Roko Simic and Luca Pfeiffer, KSC has an edge in offensive power and overall cohesion. Playing at home further tilts the odds in their favor. Although Preußen Münster had some decent pre-season results, their true strength remains unclear, and the new coach faces a tough task. KSC is expected to control the match clearly.

SV Elversberg vs 1. FC Nürnberg

Tip: 1. FC Nürnberg to win

SV Elversberg starts the season after missing promotion via playoffs and undergoing a major squad rebuild under a new coach. Despite key departures, they maintain an attacking identity and are expected to play proactively at home. Nürnberg also made changes, lost their top scorer, but added new attacking players. Both teams show a tendency to score and concede, and their recent meetings have produced many goals. We expect another open match with over 3.5 goals.

SC Paderborn vs Holstein Kiel

Tip: SC Paderborn to win

The opening round brings a clash between ambitious Paderborn and recently relegated Holstein Kiel. Paderborn, who narrowly missed the promotion playoff, changed coaches ahead of the season. Kiel has a quality squad with several new arrivals, but their leaky defense — conceding a record 80 goals last season — remains a concern. Both teams feature strong attackers — Grimaldi for Paderborn and Machino for Kiel. Given the playing style and recent mutual matches, we expect an attacking game with goals on both sides and over 2.5 in total.

Darmstadt 98 vs VfL Bochum

Tip: draw

Darmstadt begins the new season with a significantly reshaped squad and without their former captain Kempe, raising questions about team chemistry. On the other hand, Bochum faces psychological pressure after relegation and must adapt to the lower division. Both teams had decent pre-season performances but showed defensive weaknesses. The head-to-head history is quite even, and neither side has shown clear superiority. We expect a level game to end in a draw — typical for early season uncertainty.

Arminia Bielefeld vs Fortuna Düsseldorf

Tip: Arminia Bielefeld to win

Bielefeld had a remarkable season, winning the 3. Liga and reaching the DFB-Pokal final, where they defeated top-flight teams like Leverkusen and Freiburg. Coach Kniat's team looks well-drilled, in form, and capable of competing even against stronger opponents. Düsseldorf aims for promotion and made several signings, but showed defensive weaknesses in pre-season and are still gelling. Playing at home with strong fan support gives Bielefeld an edge. Despite the slightly better mutual stats for the visitors, current form favors the hosts.

Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern

Tip: Hannover 96 to win

Both Hannover and Kaiserslautern enter the new season with new managers and ambitions to climb the table. Hannover traditionally relies on strong offense at home but conceded goals even against weaker sides in pre-season, highlighting unresolved defensive issues. Kaiserslautern lost their top striker Rache but aims for a more attacking style under new coach Lieberknecht, and early signs show promise. Their meetings are often open and even. Given the squad developments and vulnerable defenses, we expect both sides to find the net.

1. FC Magdeburg vs Eintracht Braunschweig

Tip: draw

Magdeburg finished last season impressively in 5th but now faces changes with a new coach and possibly without top scorer Kaarse, who is linked with Mönchengladbach. The team may be in a transitional phase, and early matches will test the new setup. Braunschweig, after a dramatic survival, revamped their squad — new coach Backhaus brought fresh energy and the team looked organized and motivated in pre-season. Their recent meetings have been tight, including a 1–1 draw in Magdeburg. If Braunschweig continues their good form, they can at least take a point.

Greuther Fürth vs Dynamo Dresden

Tip: Dynamo Dresden to win

Greuther Fürth opens the new season aiming to bounce back from last year's disappointing 13th place. Under new coach Thomas Kleine, they showed an attacking style in pre-season, including a 4–2 win over Ingolstadt. Dresden, back in the 2. Bundesliga, relies on striker Daferner, who scored 18 goals last season. The Saxon side played offensively in pre-season and proved dangerous even against stronger teams. Given their recent form and mutual history, fans can expect a high-scoring encounter.

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