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Expected score: Neckarsulmer W 29-28 Blomberg-Lippe W
Neckarsulmer W host Blomberg-Lippe W in the 1. Bundesliga Women on 31 October, a fixture that pits the league's tenth-placed side against its current leader. Blomberg-Lippe arrive with 11 points from six games, while Neckarsulmer sit on 3 points from the same number of matches. The gap in the standings reflects a season of contrasting trajectories, though recent form suggests the contest will be closer than the table implies.
Team form
Neckarsulmer W
Neckarsulmer have taken 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses across their last five outings. They drew 33-33 away to Metzingen on 17 October, then secured a 31-28 home victory over Goppingen on 7 October. Outside the league, they lost 26-33 to Buxtehuder in the DHB Pokal. Across these five matches, they scored 139 goals and conceded 150, averaging 27.8 per game for and 30.0 against. The pattern shows inconsistency: capable of matching strong opponents but prone to defensive lapses.
Blomberg-Lippe W
Blomberg-Lippe's recent record is mixed despite their league position. They have won only one of their last five matches—a 31-20 home victory over Zwickau on 16 September. They lost to Podravka 31-33 in the Champions League, fell to Thuringer 31-34 in the DHB Pokal, and conceded 31 goals to NFH in another European fixture. Over these five games, they scored 142 goals and conceded 145, averaging 28.4 for and 29.0 against. Their Champions League commitments appear to be taking a toll, and they have shown vulnerability on the road.
Head-to-head
No previous meetings between these sides are on record.
Key factors
Blomberg-Lippe's league dominance masks recent defensive fragility, particularly in European competition. Neckarsulmer, despite their low league position, have proven they can compete with better-ranked opponents, as evidenced by their draw with Metzingen and victory over Goppingen. The home advantage may prove decisive for Neckarsulmer, who have shown more resilience at their own ground. Blomberg-Lippe's fixture congestion in continental play could be a factor; they have played five matches in the last three weeks across multiple competitions. Neckarsulmer's defensive issues—conceding 30 per game on average—will need tightening, but Blomberg-Lippe have also shown they can be breached.
Prediction
The model favours a narrow Neckarsulmer victory, reflecting their home-court advantage and recent competitive form against strong opponents. Blomberg-Lippe remain the more accomplished side in the league standings, but their recent results, particularly away from home and in midweek European fixtures, suggest they are not operating at peak efficiency. The expected goal balance is extremely tight—29.3 for Neckarsulmer against 28.6 for Blomberg-Lippe—indicating a closely matched contest. A low draw probability (5.2%) suggests one side will edge it, and the home team's slight edge in that tight margin makes them a marginal pick.
Neckarsulmer hold a slight favourite status here, though the margin is minimal. Expect a competitive, high-scoring affair typical of the Bundesliga Women. Blomberg-Lippe's quality should keep them in the contest, but Neckarsulmer's home platform and recent resilience give them a narrow edge in a match likely to be decided by fine margins.
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| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 11 | |
| 2 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 11 | |
| 3 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 10 | |
| 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 9 | |
| 5 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 7 | |
| 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 7 | |
| 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
| 8 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | |
| 9 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 3 | |
| 10 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 3 | |
| 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | |
| 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
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