HSG Dudenhofen fights against Budenheim – victory is vital!

HSG Dudenhofen fights against Budenheim – victory is vital!

Next Saturday, November 8th, 2025, things will get really busy in the Waldsporthalle when HSG Dudenhofen/Schifferstadt meets SF Budenheim. Kick-off is at 8 p.m. and coach David Oetzel has prepared his team for a tough defense against their opponents. Budenheim is in good form and has established itself in fifth place in the table with 10:6 points. After three consecutive home wins, they can start the game confidently, while Dudenhofen/Schifferstadt have been waiting for a point for three games.

The last game against the Südpfalz-Tigers ended with a clear 23:30 defeat, which was caused by technical errors and unfortunate missed throws. All the more pressure now rests on the shoulders of the Dudenhofen players, who had difficulty keeping up in previous matches. The tense personnel situation is particularly problematic: important players such as the brothers Schleidweiler and Schutzius as well as Marlon Kabasaj are out, which severely limits the opportunities for substitution in the backcourt. Oetzel admits that the players are already exhausted after 45 minutes and there are hardly any alternatives.

The strengths of the Budenheimers

On the offensive, the Budenheimers rely primarily on their attackers Stefan Corazolla and Patrick Hess, who have recently proven to be extremely accurate. Oetzel emphasizes that Budenheim has the necessary reserves to maintain their style of play consistently for the full 60 minutes. “We have to play a perfect game and hope that Budenheim has a weak day,” emphasizes Oetzel. This makes the challenge for Dudenhofen/Schifferstadt even greater.

The mood in the team could be crucial. Above all, the performance of Christopher Huber, who has borne the brunt of the goal threat in the last few games, will be crucial for Dudenhofen's success. A win would not only be important for morale, but also for the table, where the team urgently needs to score points in order not to slip further.

Fan culture and support

Interested fans can join the team bus, which leaves from the festival site in Dudenhofen at 4:15 p.m. There are still places available and external support could make an important contribution to success. It remains to be seen whether Dudenhofen/Schifferstadt can turn things around this season or whether Budenheim will continue their series.

For anyone who would like to take a closer look at current developments in handball, a look at the detailed match reports can be helpful. So reported Rhine Palatinate about the team's challenges and previous encounters. Anyone interested in the legal basis of such sporting events can also refer to: Yahoo inform.