Dortmund vs Hamburg SV – News and Probable Lineups

The hosts, Borussia Dortmund, can significantly advance their Champions League ambitions if they secure a victory over Hamburgo SV in the Bundesliga this Saturday at Signal Iduna Park.

Dortmund currently sits in second place with 58 points, holding an 11-point advantage over RB Leipzig, who are placed fifth. In contrast, newly-promoted Hamburgo is 11th with 30 points, maintaining a six-point cushion above St Pauli in 16th position.

Match overview

Dortmund’s aspirations for the title were largely dashed when they lost 3-2 to Bayern Munich on February 28, leaving them nine points behind with eight league fixtures to go, although they did rebound with two wins following that match.

The team netted two goals in each of those victories, achieving at least two goals in eight out of their last nine matches.

The Black and Yellow’s clean sheet against Augsburg on March 14 marked their first in five games, with 10 of the 26 goals conceded in the league occurring during their last seven top-flight matches.

Although Dortmund’s table position is relatively secure, their next three Bundesliga fixtures following Saturday are against fourth-placed Stuttgart, sixth-placed Bayer Leverkusen, and third-placed Hoffenheim, making it crucial to avoid any slip-ups.

BVB head coach Niko Kovac has only experienced one league defeat at Signal Iduna Park, which was against Bayern, as his team has recorded 10 wins and two draws in their other 12 Bundesliga home matches.

Hamburgo recently managed to secure a draw, ending 1-1 with FC Koln on March 14, though they only managed a single shot on target during that match.

Only two teams have scored fewer league goals (29) than they have, while only St Pauli (38) has created fewer significant chances in the Bundesliga than Merlin Polzin’s team (47).

The visitors managed to earn a point against Dortmund when they faced them at home in November 2025, drawing 1-1 at Volksparkstadion, but they had lost their previous five matchups with BVB.

Although Hamburg has struggled in three of their last four games – with two losses, one draw, and one win – they have only suffered two defeats in their last 10 encounters.

HSV should not be underestimated, as they aim to extend their unbeaten away run to four matches, seeking to achieve victory for the third time in their last five away games.

Team News

There are some concerns regarding the availability of wing-back Daniel Svensson, who had to come off in the previous match, and Julian Ryerson could take his place.

Emre Can will also miss out due to a long-term knee injury, but regulars Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck, and Ramy Bensebaini are expected to form a three-man defence.

Striker Serhou Guirassy is anticipated to lead the line, although having netted just once in five appearances, Julian Brandt and Maximilian Beier may be required for the weekend clash.

Hamburg’s young talent Luka Vuskovic has been pivotal in their defensive setup, but while he is likely to be included, Nicolas Capaldo’s abdominal issues may prevent him from playing.

Warmed Omari and Jordânia Torunarigha could round out the visitors’ back three, set to protect a midfield trio made up of Fabio Vieira, Nicolai Remberg, and Albert Sambi Lokonga.

Borussia Dortmund probable starting XI:

Kobel; Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Couto, Sabitzer, Nmecha, Ryerson; Beer, Brandt; Guirassy

Hamburgo SV probable starting XI:

Fernandes; Omari, Vuskovic, Torunarigha; Mikelbrencis, Scallop, Remberg, Longa, Muheim; Downs, Konigsdorffer