Test matches are test matches. But the interesting thing about this game is the pressure that both teams have on day one of the new season. I think that Hamburg has a little edge over Schalke since it is a home game, but that is about it. This is also what the odds reflect from the bookies. It is around 2.3 to to 3.0 with a draw being the least likely outcome although I think a draw is quite possible. If they are tied after 80 minutes, both teams would not want to give that point away because of playing too aggressively. This would be one of those games that could end in a draw and then both teams look forward to the next one with neutral feelings.
I missed the 1st matchday but surely this is the 1st match and likely even if I didn't miss it I still will not bet on the 1st matchday well just like you have said I need to test run the 1st matchday on the 2nd Bundesliga game so this is likely to look further if there are teams that likely made some upgrades right now, for now, I am looking further to the most dominant win like Furth win a dominant game against Paderborn, Hamburger SV winning to Schalke, FC St. Pauli winning against FCK, and Hansa Winning against Nurnberg is likely the teams that I am now taking a further look,
2 days to go before the 2.bundesliga finally starts again. and a top match on friday evening. the Hamburger SV receives Schalke 04 at home.
and Schalke 04 will probably sign a new player today: Timo Baumgartl is expected to transfer to Schalke 04 today.
if the medical check is positive this morning, Timo Baumgartl will get a contract until 2025. i think Timo Baumgartl will fit in well with the Schalke team and strengthen the club.
For me, I will be looking forward to the 3rd matchday but surely the 2nd matchday isn't really enough for me to make a judgment on a team will continue winning, for sure we can likely see who has great gameplay for the 2nd Bundesliga but for me, I would likely be ready than sorry so 1st 3 matchday will not be a betting portion for me, well I really like to see most teams potential to likely be going to the 1st division or for having a great players in making a great play or staying in the 1st division for good, just like what Union Berlin did,