2. Bundesliga Preview: Hertha hope to maintain perfect record, Osnabrück seek maiden point

The third matchday of the 2. Bundesliga season will start with two notable fixtures on Friday. Hertha BSC, currently unbeaten in their last six encounters against Eintracht Braunschweig, will visit the former away from home, aiming to extend their perfect record. Meanwhile, VfL Bochum will host VfL Osnabrück, a team struggling to find form after two opening defeats.

Hertha BSC's recent dominance over Eintracht Braunschweig is evident as they have won their first three matches of the season, including a thrilling penalty shootout victory over Saarbrücken. However, Braunschweig started their campaign impressively with a 6-1 win over Magdeburg in the opening matchday before suffering home losses to Bochum and Union Berlin.

Hertha BSC will be missing Deyovaisio Zeefuik, who is suspended following his red card against Heidenheim. New signing Mads Pedersen is likely to step into the void. Meanwhile, Marten Winkler, who played a crucial role in three goals during that match, has moved to Anderlecht.

In the VfL Bochum vs. VfL Osnabrück clash, the newly-promoted side will be looking to kick-start their campaign with a win over the visiting Osnabrück side. Bochum, who started the season with two defeats, have since bounced back with victories in both domestic competitions. They have a strong head-to-head record against Osnabrück, with eight meetings, and have held them to draws in the last two visits to Vonovia Ruhrstadion.