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Expected score: Flensburg-H. 33-30 HBW Balingen-Weilstetten
Flensburg-Handewitt travel to face HBW Balingen-Weilstetten in a Bundesliga clash that pits the third-placed hosts against a struggling side fighting to climb out of the bottom half. The visitors arrive as the favourite, and for good reason — they've built a commanding position at the top of the table with eight wins from ten games, while Balingen sit 14th with just two victories from eight outings.
Team form
Flensburg-H.
Flensburg have been the more consistent outfit this season. Over their last five matches, they've scored 36.6 goals per game and conceded 32.6, showing an attacking threat that's hard to contain. Their only blemish in recent weeks came against Kiel, where they drew 31-31, but they bounced back with a 37-34 win over Hamburg at home. That's the kind of firepower you want when you're chasing points — they're averaging nearly 37 goals a game in their recent home fixtures.
HBW Balingen-Weilstetten
Balingen have found life tougher. They're averaging 29.2 goals scored and 28.4 conceded over their last five games, which tells you they're in a tight battle most nights. Their most recent outing saw them lose 26-27 to Melsungen, and before that they managed a draw with Hannover-Burgdorf. They do have a win in the DHB Pokal against Hannover to their name, but in the league they're struggling to string together results. When you're conceding nearly 28 goals a game, you're going to have a hard time climbing the table.
Head-to-head
There is no head-to-head history between these two sides in the available records, so we're working from their current form and league position alone.
Key factors
The gap in attacking output is striking. Flensburg's 36.6 goals per game over five matches dwarfs Balingen's 29.2 — that's a 7-goal-per-game difference. Defensively, Flensburg have been tighter too, conceding 32.6 compared to Balingen's 28.4, though both sides are leaking goals at a rate that suggests an open game. Flensburg's league position and win record speak to their consistency; Balingen's five losses in eight games show they're vulnerable. Playing at home gives Flensburg another edge — they've won their last two home matches convincingly.
Prediction
Flensburg's superior firepower and defensive record, combined with their league position and home advantage, make them the favourite here. Balingen will need to tighten up significantly to trouble a side that's been averaging 37 goals at home. The visitors' recent form suggests they'll score, but they're unlikely to match Flensburg's output. Both sides look capable of finding the net — neither defence is watertight — but Flensburg should have too much quality.
Flensburg are the favourite to take this one. Expect a high-scoring affair with the hosts' attacking prowess proving decisive. A Flensburg win looks the most likely outcome, though Balingen will have their moments.
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| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 19 | |
| 2 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 18 | |
| 3 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 17 | |
| 4 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 14 | |
| 5 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 13 | |
| 6 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 12 | |
| 7 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 11 | |
| 8 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 11 | |
| 9 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 10 | |
| 10 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 10 | |
| 11 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 8 | |
| 12 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 7 | |
| 13 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 6 | |
| 14 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 5 | |
| 15 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 5 | |
| 16 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 4 | |
| 17 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 4 | |
| 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
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