Will the Lions go down against SG Flensburg-Handewitt?
The Rhein-Neckar Lions are still in free fall. The defeat against NMC Górnik Zabrze during the week was the sixth defeat in a row for the Lions. The next setback now looms on Sunday as part of the 22nd matchday of the HBL. SG Flensburg-Handewitt, the third strongest team in the league table, will be visiting Mannheim.
As expected, the Rhein-Neckar Löwen are the underdogs in the upcoming encounter. For a Rhein-Neckar Löwen vs SG Flensburg-Handewitt bet on the home side, the bookmakers are currently offering odds of up to 3.30. If SG Flensburg-Handewitt are successful, on the other hand, odds of 1.55 will be paid out.
In the first half of the season, the SG beat the RNL 33:25 to record their second win in a row in the H2h. It is quite possible that the winning streak will be extended this weekend. The Flensburg handball team’s recent run of form speaks for itself
In contrast to the Lions, SG Flensburg-Handewitt celebrated a clear victory (38:28) in the EHF European League during the week. The Flensburg club will therefore travel to Mannheim with a broad chest. Our Rhein-Neckar Löwen vs. SG Flensburg-Handewitt prediction is based on the next win for the team
Rhein-Neckar Löwen – Statistics & current form
The Rhein-Neckar Löwen are currently playing a season to forget. Things are not going well for the top club from the German Handball Bundesliga at either international or national level. The Lions have not won in the German top flight since the 15th matchday. They have recently suffered four defeats in a row in the HBL, which has already increased the gap to the international starting places to ten points.
In the Cup, on the other hand, the Lions were eliminated by league leaders SC Magdeburg. The EHF European League is therefore the only chance for the RNL to limit the damage. In that competition, the team around star player Knorr & Co. is fearing for a ticket to the next round. With the defeat against NMC Górnik Zabrze, Rhein-Neckar still only has two points in its account.
As on the previous matchday in the Handball Bundesliga, the team failed to break the 30-goal barrier. Since the European Championship break, the Lions have not scored more than 26 goals per game in any of their last three matches. It is quite possible that the negative streak will continue against SG Flensburg-Handewitt.
No sign of home strength?
Rhein-Neckar remained winless at home in the last two Bundesliga games. The Lions were unable to hold their own against either TBV Lemgo Lippe or ThSV Eisenach. The latter even celebrated a surprise coup, winning 27:26 at RNL. It is therefore only natural to make a prediction for the visitors in Rhein-Neckar v Flensburg.
In any case, Rhein-Neckar has only won once against SG Flensburg-Handewitt in front of a home crowd since December 2017. Nevertheless, anyone who wants to bet on a win for the Lions this weekend can also use the Bwin deposit bonus. If the Lions are successful, the minimum odds criterion will also be met.
The best scorer for the Lions is Niclas Kirkelokke with 103 goals in 20 appearances, closely followed by team star Juri Knorr, who has scored a total of 90 goals for Rhein-Neckar in two fewer appearances
SG Flensburg-Handewitt – statistics & current form
The SG Flensburg-Handewitt has found its way back to success as a late bloomer in the Handball Bundesliga. After 20 match days, only six points separate the North Germans from the top of the table. There is therefore a chance – albeit a slim one – of winning the 2023/24 HBL championship title.
In the last four league games, the team of Head Coach Nicolej Krickau only lost the match against Füchse Berlin. Despite trailing by seven goals at one stage, the Flensburg handball team almost won a point against the strong Berliners at home. Since that defeat, SGFH has celebrated two wins in a row, scoring a total of 70 goals in the process.
If the recent momentum is carried forward, it is obvious that the SG will also deliver an offensive spectacle this weekend. With 647 goals in 20 matchdays, Flensburg already have one of the best offenses in the Handball Bundesliga. On average, SGFH scored 32.35 goals per game
Next demonstration of power by SG Flensburg-Handewitt?
Emil Jakobsen has played a big part in the goal haul so far. The Flensburg winger has already scored 117 goals in 20 appearances, putting him in the top 10 in the German Handball League. By the way: In the Betano app, it is possible to bet on the number of goals Jakobsen will score. The current mark for Sunday’s clash in Mannheim is six goals.
During the week, Flensburg’s Danish star player scored seven goals against Bjerringbro/Silkeborg, making him SGFH’s best scorer. It is quite possible that the six-goal mark will be broken this time too. Betting on this is certainly worthwhile, especially as Jakobsen scored seven goals against the RNL in the first half of the season.
With a win in Mannheim, Flensburg can also improve their recent record on foreign soil. Since the 42:32 win at VfL Gummersbach, the North Germans have only won two of their last five away games in all competitions
Rhein-Neckar Löwen – SG Flensburg-Handewitt head-to-head comparison / H2H result
The two clubs meet for the 49th time. SG Flensburg-Handewitt leads the H2H against Rhein-Neckar Löwen with a record of 27-3-18. The Flensburg handball team has successfully prevailed in the last two encounters, including the first clash of the 2023/24 season, with the North Germans celebrating a 33:25 win in front of their home crowd.
SGFH has only lost two of its last twelve H2hs since August 2018. Both defeats came in the 2022/23 season, mind you. The 60-goal mark between the two clubs has been broken in two of the last three encounters
Rhein-Neckar Löwen – SG Flensburg-Handewitt betting tip
Rhein-Neckar are currently on a downward spiral and have lost each of their last six matches. Since the European Championship break, the Lions’ offense has been particularly disappointing. After all, Rhein-Neckar has not scored more than 26 goals per match in these three competitive games. It would therefore be all the more surprising if the Lions were to score against SGFH in their current form.
In contrast to the stumbling tenth-placed team in the Handball Bundesliga, Flensburg have won and dominated their last two competitive games. In these two encounters, including the match against Bjerringbro/Silkeborg during the week, the North Germans scored a total of 70 goals
If the Flensburg handball team can build on their recent performances, it stands to reason that they will bag their next win against the Rhein-Neckar Löwen. Our Rhein-Neckar Löwen vs SG Flensburg-Handewitt betting tip is aimed at the visitors. The best odds are offered by Interwetten. We bet six out of ten possible units
