Match Preview vs Jahn Regensburg

Opponents Focus: 

Before HSV had faced Jahn Regensburg in the Hinrunde, they were absolutely flying with very few defeats in the 2021/22 season. Following a very strong start, Selimbegovic and his side were riding high at the top of the 2. Bundesliga. 

Regensburg have had their season peter out following their very impressive hinrunde the performance which had the Bayern side in the top 3 for long spells earlier this season. While relegation worries will not be a threat to the Jahnelf this season, Selimbegovic’s side will be wanting to round of their season on a high.

Regensburg have drawn their last three matches 1-1 and will be looking to get back to winning ways on Saturday following their last victory over SC Paderborn. 

The Match Facts : 

Selimbegovic still winless against Walter

Since the summer of 2019, Mersad Selimbegovic has been on the sidelines at SSV Jahn Regensburg as head coach, seamlessly continuing the good work of his predecessor (Achim Beierlorzer). The Bosnian embodies the Jahn DNA like no other (at the club since 2006) and has scored exactly 120 points (1.22 per game) in 98 two-league games since taking up his post. However, the 39-year-old is still waiting for a successful experience against HSV coach Tim Walter: In September 2019, he lost 3-2 against VfB Stuttgart, who were coached by Walter at the time, and the first leg in November 2021 even ended with a 4-1 defeat.

Long shots vs. headers

Regensburg have scored 10 times from outside the penalty area. That means the top rank in the 2nd league. HSV play their way into the penalty area most of the time. Only two teams have taken fewer shots on goal from outside the penalty area than the Rothosen (140). However, seven of the 140 attempts hit the target. 
In terms of goals scored from headers, both teams are tied with twelve goals each (second in the league). However, Regensburg needed 100 attempts to score, while HSV was slightly more efficient with 85 attempts. 

Kittel before HSV compulsory match number 100

Sonny Kittel is facing an anniversary match: the midfielder could make his 100th appearance in a competitive match for HSV on Saturday. Since his move from FC Ingolstadt 04 to the Elbe in the summer of 2019, no Hamburg player has been more successful in front of the opposition's box: Kittel has scored 29 goals and set up another 31 in that time. With 104 goals (51 goals, 53 assists), the native of Giessen is one of the best offensive players in the 2. Bundesliga.