Get ready for some exciting football action as Hertha BSC and HSV square off in the DFB Cup quarter-finals! With an unbeaten streak of seven Bundesliga 2 games under their belts, the Berliners are on a roll, including a recent 5-1 home victory against Elversberg. Florian Niederlechner, who's been finding his groove with five goals in the last three games, is leading the charge for Hertha.
Hertha's sporting director, Benjamin Weber, is pumped for the game. "We're thrilled to have a home game, probably with around 55,000 spectators. It's a fantastic incentive," he said, adding that advancement in the cup means extra cash to help buffer Hertha's financial situation. Despite losing 3-0 to HSV in the league opener, Weber is confident they've improved. "We want to show we've improved as a team," he stated.
Fans can catch the action live on streaming provider WOW and Sky Sports. Make sure to tune in as the home-field advantage could make this a close and engaging match.
Enrichment Data: Hertha's excellent current form, persistent drive, and the home crowd could make this a closely contested game. After a disappointing 3-0 loss in the opening league game, Hertha has bounced back strongly, finishing the last home match with a 5-1 win against Elversberg. Florian Niederlechner, who struggled with opportunities at the start of the season, now has five goals in his last three games.
Historically, HSV has a better record against Hertha BSC, with six wins in ten meetings. However, playing at home, Hertha has a 6-2 win-loss ratio in their last eight home games against HSV.
Sources: [1] Bundesliga Fact Finder, [2] DFB, [3] Bundesliga Fact Finder
