Does HSV stand a chance? Petric sees a "disadvantage" for BVB | OneFootball

On paper, HSV is considered a clear underdog against BVB. However, there is one factor that could give the Hanseatic team hope.

When Borussia Dortmund plays at the Volksparkstadion on Saturday (3:30 p.m., Sky), HSV will face an opponent that has mostly operated in a different league in recent years. While the Red Shorts needed seven years to return to the Bundesliga, BVB has consistently played at Champions League level. But it is precisely this international strain that could play into the hands of the Red Shorts.

The Black and Yellows are currently in the midst of an intense travel whirlwind: DFB Cup in Frankfurt, league in Augsburg, Champions League at Manchester City, league in Hamburg. Four away games in just eleven days, around 4,200 travel kilometers, constant flights, transfers, hotels. The rhythm leaves little room for recovery. Although the club offered a short training camp after the cup match, the professionals decided against it. The reason: they wanted to go home, at least for a short while.

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Petric sees a possible chance for HSV

Can the promoted team capitalize on this? Former striker Mladen Petric, who played for both Dortmund and HSV during his active career, does see a possible advantage for the hosts. “The large number of games can actually become a slight disadvantage for Dortmund,” the Croatian told Bild. He emphasizes the importance of recovery: “I always thought it was important to sleep in my own bed after away games. It was less stressful.”

HSV can therefore hope that BVB, after their clear 1:4 defeat against Manchester City, will arrive at the Elbe with tired legs. It’s not out of the question that coach Niko Kovac will grant one or another star a short breather.

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