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HSV before the Bundesliga duel: suspensions and anticipation of Dortmund!
On November 8th, 2025, Hamburger SV will face Borussia Dortmund in the Volksparkstadion. A key game in the Bundesliga after seven years of absence.
HSV before the Bundesliga duel: suspensions and anticipation of Dortmund!
Hamburger SV faces a highly anticipated duel against Borussia Dortmund, which will take place today on November 8, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. in the sold-out Volksparkstadion. After seven long years, HSV celebrated its return to the Bundesliga and coach Merlin Polzin is full of anticipation for this special encounter. “We want to convert the brutal anticipation into points,” said Polzin in his last press conference. However, HSV is in the middle of a challenging phase after losing the last three games and now wants to show that it has matured against strong opponents Dortmund, reports [NDR](https://www.ndr.de/sport/fussball/hsv-will-brutal-grosse-vorfreude-gegen-dortmund-in- points-ummuenzen,hsv-756.html).
The team from Dortmund, under the leadership of coach Niko Kovac, has made a name for itself in the league. With six games without conceding a goal in nine matches, they are considered one of the most stable teams in the league. This makes today's opponent particularly challenging. Dortmund have a powerful team with players like Jude Bellingham, who was recently hailed, and Adeyemi.
HSV is looking for stability
Hamburg have already received four sending-offs and 20 yellow cards this season, which indicates a certain level of unrest in the game. Polzin emphasizes the need for “clarity and sharpness” in the crucial moments when it comes to being successful in the Bundesliga. Despite the setbacks, HSV won two home games and feels like it has “arrived in the league”. This underlines the players' desire to prove themselves.
HSV's line-up is eagerly awaited. Polzin is keeping a low profile regarding the starting eleven and the filling of the center forward position. While Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer is still waiting for his first goal, Yussuf Poulsen and Robert Glatzel are available as possible alternatives. There are also question marks on the right side; The coach may have to make a choice between Giorgi Gotscholeishvili and William Mikelbrencis.
The clash of rivals
The first duel of this Bundesliga season has a special meaning for HSV as it is the home game after a long wait. The fans are excited for the game and the stadium is likely to become a fortress. The setup could look like this:
| Hamburger SV | Borussia Dortmund |
|---|---|
| This year Fernandes | Kobel |
| Capaldo | Anselmino |
| Vuskovic | Schlotterbeck |
| Elfadli | Bensebaini |
| Gotscholeishvili | Yan Couto |
| Sambi Lokonga | Large |
| Remberg | Bellingham |
| Muheim | Svensson |
| Philippe | Adeyemi |
| Poulsen | Chukwuemeka |
| Dompe | Guirassy |
Hamburger SV is starting this season with a heavier program. After the game against Dortmund, the matches against FC St. Pauli and Bayern Munich follow. The opening game against Borussia Mönchengladbach has already proven that the team is ready to realize its ambitions in the Bundesliga. The first Hamburg derby against FC St. Pauli takes place on the second matchday, while the second derby against Werder Bremen takes place in the first week of December, as HSV reports.
Overall, it will be exciting to see how HSV performs in the coming weeks. The fans can look forward to a thrilling match in the Volkspark, and the hope that the season will turn out positively remains firmly anchored.