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HCOB vs. Krefeld: Fight for the first victory in the 2nd league!
HCOB welcomes Krefeld in a crucial promotion duel, while both teams hope for important points in the 2nd league.
HCOB vs. Krefeld: Fight for the first victory in the 2nd league!
On September 28, 2025, there will be an interesting encounter in the Handball Bundesliga: The HCOB will host Krefeld in a promoted duel that not only promises exciting sport, but also has a fascinating back story. While Krefeld has already collected four points from four games, HCOB is still looking for its first win this season.
However, HCOB showed promising approaches in the last few games, especially in the home game against TuS Ferndorf. A bright spot was new goalkeeper Dave Hörnig, who impressed in his starting debut and made several crucial saves. Hörnig, who moved from the Rhein-Neckar Löwen before the season, emphasizes the need for a unified team appearance in order to minimize the error rate and exploit the home strength.
The situation of the teams
Krefeld, on the other hand, comes into the game with a draw against Ferndorf and Essen and a win against Ludwigshafen. Coach Mark Schmetz warns of the HCOB's unpleasant style of play, which has already left Krefeld behind twice in the past - most recently in the decisive promotion round in 2023.
Another exciting aspect of the game could be the return of Dominik Weiß, a former international who may make his first appearance this season on Sunday. Krefeld will still have to do without the injured playmaker Tim Stefan. Schmetz emphasizes the importance of the tempo game in order to put the HCOB under pressure.
The pressure on HCOB
There is a lot at stake for HCOB in this duel. While the team is trying to break out of its losing streak, Krefeld is aiming for its first away win in the 2nd league. The signs point to an exciting game in which both teams will pursue their goals with vigor.
For further details about the encounter, including game information, see the Kicker comprehensive information. For a more in-depth analysis of previous encounters and statistics, you can also visit handball-world.news, where an interesting preview is provided to the game.