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VfL Potsdam Edges Closer to Relegation After Gummersbach Defeat

The Bundesliga newcomers remain at the bottom of the table with only mathematical hopes of survival following their 27:31 loss to Gummersbach.

Julian Köster (links) vom VfL Gummersbach.
Vfl Gummersbach - VfL Potsdam
Joel Birlehm (l., TSV Hannover-Burgdorf) und Vincent Büchner
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Overview

  • VfL Potsdam suffered a 27:31 defeat to VfL Gummersbach, extending their winless streak in their debut Handball-Bundesliga season.
  • The team remains last in the standings with just four points, trailing rivals Bietigheim and Erlangen, who each have ten points.
  • With only eight matches left, Potsdam's chances of avoiding relegation to the second division are now purely mathematical.
  • Their remaining schedule includes fixtures against top-tier teams competing for Champions League spots, such as Flensburg, Kiel, and Magdeburg.
  • Potsdam's struggles highlight gaps in experience and depth that have been exposed during their first season in the Bundesliga.