Borussia Dortmund vs Hamburger SV: Predictions, Team News, and Lineups Preview
Borussia Dortmund can move significantly closer to Champions League qualification with a win at Signal Iduna Park on Saturday. The hosts sit second on 58 points, eleven clear of fifth-placed RB Leipzig.
Hamburger SV arrive in 11th place with 30 points. They hold a six-point cushion above 16th-placed St. Pauli.
This article provides Predictions, Team News and a Lineups Preview for the Dortmund v Hamburg meeting.
Recent form — Dortmund
Dortmund’s title hopes were dented by a 3-2 defeat to Bayern Munich on February 28. That loss left them nine points behind the leaders with eight league fixtures remaining.
They responded with two wins. In both victories the team scored twice.
The side has netted at least two goals in eight of their last nine matches. Their clean sheet against Augsburg on March 14 was their first in five games.
Dortmund have conceded 26 league goals so far. Ten of those arrived in their last seven top-flight fixtures.
After Saturday, Dortmund face Stuttgart, Bayer Leverkusen and Hoffenheim in the league. Those opponents sit fourth, sixth and third respectively.
Under Niko Kovač, Dortmund have lost only once at Signal Iduna Park in the league. That defeat came against Bayern. The team have won ten and drawn two of their other 12 home Bundesliga matches this season.
Recent form — Hamburger SV
Hamburg drew 1-1 with FC Köln on March 14. They managed only one shot on target in that match.
The visitors have scored 29 league goals this season. Only two clubs have recorded fewer strikes.
HSV have created 47 big chances in the Bundesliga. Only St. Pauli, on 38, have fewer.
Hamburg drew 1-1 at home against Dortmund in November 2025. They had lost the previous five meetings with BVB.
In recent runs, Hamburg have been beaten twice in their last ten matches. They failed to win three of their last four fixtures, recording two losses, one draw and one victory.
The side seek to extend an unbeaten away run to five matches. They aim for a third win in four away contests.
Team News
Dortmund have doubts over wing-back Daniel Svensson after he was forced off last time. Julian Ryerson could replace him.
Emre Can remains sidelined with a long-term knee issue. Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck and Ramy Bensebaini are fit to form a three-man defence.
Serhou Guirassy is expected to lead the attack. He has scored once in his last five matches, so Julian Brandt and Maximilian Beier are options.
For Hamburg, teenager Luka Vuskovic has been key in central defence and is likely to start. Nicolas Capaldo faces abdominal problems and may miss out.
Warmed Omari and Jordan Torunarigha could complete the back three. The midfield is likely to feature Fabio Vieira, Nicolai Remberg and Albert Sambi Lokonga.
Possible lineups
Borussia Dortmund (possible)
- Kobel
- Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini
- Couto, Sabitzer, Nmecha, Ryerson
- Beier, Brandt
- Guirassy
Hamburger SV (possible)
- Fernandes
- Omari, Vuskovic, Torunarigha
- Mikelbrencis, Vieira, Remberg, Lokonga, Muheim
- Downs, Königsdorffer
Assessment and prediction
Dortmund are clear favourites at home. Their strong goalscoring form and home record under Kovač underline that status.
Hamburg still struggle to influence the final third. Their low shot and big-chance figures are a concern.
Prediction: Borussia Dortmund 2-1 Hamburger SV. Dortmund should edge a competitive game and secure three points.
