German Football League week 8 preview: Pivotal clashes shape playoff races
Week 8 of the German Football League features critical matchups as the Potsdam Royals (4-1, North #2) and Pforzheim Wilddogs (4-2, South #1) aim to solidify playoff positions, while strugglers like the Düsseldorf Panther (1-4, North #7) fight for survival.
Saturday, June 28
Potsdam Royals (4-1, North #2) @ Hildesheim Invaders (2-3, North #6)
The Hildesheim Invaders, allowing 27.6 points/game defensively, host the high-scoring Potsdam Royals (37 pts/g) at Helios Field. The Royals’ dominant offense, paired with a league-best defense (7.8 pts/game allowed), will test Hildesheim’s shaky defense.
Pforzheim Wilddogs (4-2, South #1) @ Düsseldorf Panther (1-4, North ¤7)
At Stadion Benrath, the Düsseldorf Panther (18 points/game scored, 25 pts/game allowed) face an uphill battle against the Pforzheim Wilddogs (31 points/game scored). Pforzheim’s balanced attack could exploit Düsseldorf’s defensive vulnerabilities.
Saarland Hurricanes (2-4, South #6) @ Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns (2-2, South #4)
The Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns (23.75 points/game scored) host the Saarland Hurricanes (25 points/game scored) at Optima Sportpark in a clash of inconsistent offenses. Saarland’s porous defense (32.1 points/game allowed) must improve to challenge Schwäbisch Hall’s attack.
Sunday, June 29
Kiel Baltic Hurricanes (3-3, North #5) @ Berlin Rebels (3-2, North #3)
The Berlin Rebels (24.2 points/game allowed) aim to stabilize their playoff bid at Mommsenstadion against the Kiel Baltic Hurricanes (28 points/game scored, 32.6 points/game allowed). Kiel’s offensive firepower meets Berlin’s defensive resilience.
Munich Cowboys (3-2, South #2) @ Ravensburg Razorbacks (2-2, South #5)
At TeleData-Stadion Lindenhof Weingarten, the Ravensburg Razorbacks (29.25 points/game scored) face the Munich Cowboys (26 points/game scored), who seek to rebound after a narrow Week 7 loss. Both teams vie to stay in the South’s crowded playoff race.
With divisional hierarchies in flux, Week 8 could reshape the GFL landscape ahead of the season’s final stretch.
