HSV returns to the Bundesliga after 7 years: Live against Gladbach!
On August 24th, 2025, Borussia Mönchengladbach will face Hamburger SV at Borussia Park. Kick-off is at 5:30 p.m., DAZN will broadcast live.

HSV returns to the Bundesliga after 7 years: Live against Gladbach!
On August 24, 2025 the time has finally come: Hamburger SV returns to the Bundesliga after more than seven years and takes on Borussia Mönchengladbach. The game will take place at Borussia Park in Mönchengladbach and will kick off at 5:30 p.m. The clash will be broadcast live from 4:30 p.m DAZN moderated by Daniel Herzog. The experienced commentator Freddy Harder and expert Tobias Schweinsteiger provide exciting insights.
This is a particularly memorable reunion for Hamburg, as their last Bundesliga game was also against Gladbach, when HSV won 2-1 on matchday 34 of the 2017/18 season. But the return to the top league comes amid challenges, as the preparation was suboptimal: five of seven test matches were lost. An encouraging ray of hope, however, was the narrow DFB Cup victory against upper division club FK Pirmasens, which was won 2-1 after extra time. kicker offers a LIVE! ticker during the game for everyone who doesn't want to miss any action.
The mood of the fans
The anticipation in the north is unmistakable: First Mayor Peter Tschentscher celebrated the return of the “Dino” on the town hall balcony in front of 80,000 fans on May 20, 2025. The return of HSV not only caused joy among fans, but also caused health concerns when 26 people had to be taken to hospital after fans stormed the pitch. ZDF In a documentary about the club, it shows insights into the emotions surrounding HSV, which is seen by many as an important part of Hamburg's identity. The documentary “Always Hamburg” provides a deep look into the club’s processes and highlights the challenges the team experienced during this exciting time.
The documentary also focuses on crucial changes in the club. Coach Tim Walter had to vacate his positions and was replaced by Stefan Kuntz, while assistant coach Merlin Polzin is supposed to spice up the players' emotions with motivational speeches. New signing Davie Selke is highlighted as an emotional leader who supports the team in difficult times.
A first mood picture
The betting odds for the duel are also in the starting blocks: Currently the win rate for HSV is 3.85, with a whopping 500% boost from Bet-at-home, which results in almost a 20-fold payout. But both HSV and Borussia Mönchengladbach have had more than just a rocky road in their competitive games so far - both teams had difficulties in their first DFB Cup rounds, which raises the question of which of the two teams is off to a better start to the Bundesliga season today. Betting base summarizes: At 5:30 p.m. we will know more!