Borussia Dortmund vs Hamburger SV
Dortmund secure solid 2-0 win
Guirassy and Konstantelias strike to keep Hamburg at bay
Borussia Dortmund delivered a confident performance to claim a 2-0 victory over Hamburger SV in the Bundesliga. S. Guirassy opened the scoring early on at 9 minutes, setting the tone, while G. Konstantelias doubled the lead just before half-time. The result matched Fipster's high-confidence prediction perfectly, confirming Dortmund's dominance on the day.
Outcome probability
The new season kicks off with Borussia Dortmund facing Hamburger SV in what promises to be a clash of contrasting fortunes. Dortmund, bolstered by key summer signings, look to assert their dominance early, while Hamburger SV aim to find their footing against a formidable opponent.
Key facts
- 1.Borussia Dortmund have signed J. Veerman and Kouakou Joane Gadou this summer, strengthening their squad.
- 2.J. Brandt has departed Borussia Dortmund as a free agent ahead of the new season.
- 3.Borussia Dortmund finished last season with a significantly better goal difference than Hamburger SV.
- 4.Dortmund's points per game last season were nearly double that of Hamburger SV.
- 5.Hamburger SV have made no notable transfers this summer.
- 6.The predicted halftime score is 1-0 in favour of Borussia Dortmund.
- 7.The fulltime prediction is a 2-0 win for Borussia Dortmund.
- 8.The match is expected to see around four cards issued.
The context
This opening fixture marks the start of a fresh campaign for both sides. Borussia Dortmund have strengthened their squad with the arrivals of J. Veerman and Kouakou Joane Gadou, while parting ways with J. Brandt. Hamburger SV enter the season unchanged, looking to improve on last term's challenges.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Borussia Dortmund
Away — Hamburger SV
Analysis
Borussia Dortmund's squad depth and quality give them a clear edge. Their summer business adds fresh options, particularly with Veerman and Gadou joining the ranks. In contrast, Hamburger SV's lack of transfer activity may leave them short on reinforcements. Dortmund's superior goal difference and points per game from last season underline their stronger overall performance, suggesting they will control the match and keep a clean sheet.
Prediction
Expect Dortmund to take an early lead, going into halftime 1-0 up. They should maintain control in the second half to secure a 2-0 victory. The match is likely to be competitive but disciplined, with around four cards expected as both sides battle for early-season momentum.
The verdict
Borussia Dortmund look well placed to start the season with a solid win, capitalising on their summer signings and last season's form. Hamburger SV will need to regroup quickly to avoid a tough start to their campaign.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Head to Head
Guirassy
Assist: Karetsas
Sambi Lokonga
Yellow Card
Konstantelias
Konstantelias
Ryerson
Yellow Card
Daka
Adeline
Nmecha
Ryerson
Karetsas
Inacio
Red Card
Jatta
Torunarigha
Beier
Svensson
Yellow Card
Lemke
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bayern München | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 3 |
| 3 |  RB Leipzig | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 4 |  Borussia Dortmund | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 5 |  1. FC Köln | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 14 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 15 |  Hamburger SV | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 16 |  Werder Bremen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
Match Statistics
Borussia Dortmund
3-4-3Starting XI
- 1G. KobelG
- 3W. AntonD
- 7J. BellinghamM
- 8F. NmechaM
- 9S. GuirassyF
- 14M. BeierM
- 19K. KaretsasF
- 22Kouakou Joane GadouD
- 24D. SvenssonD
- 26J. RyersonM
- 45G. KonstanteliasF
Substitutes
- 20M. SabitzerM
- 21Fábio SilvaF
- 25J. VeermanM
- 33A. MeyerG
- 36Kauã PratesD
- 39F. ManéD
- 40S. InacioF
- 41M. AlbertF
Hamburger SV
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1Daniel Heuer FernandesG
- 5M. AdelineM
- 6A. Sambi LokongaM
- 11A. GrønbækM
- 18B. JattaM
- 21N. RembergM
- 23J. TorunarighaD
- 24N. CapaldoD
- 27P. DakaF
- 33S. BornauwD
- 37L. LemkeM
Substitutes
- 4B. NadirM
- 8Daniel ElfadliM
- 9T. MoffiF
- 12S. TangvikG
- 14R. PhilippeF
- 15Y. PoulsenF
- 19Otto Emerson StangeF
- 22Kofi Jeremy AmoakoM
Borussia Dortmund
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Guirassy | F | 90 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1/1 |
| K. Karetsas | F | 74 | 7.7 | — | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4/6 |
| W. Anton | D | 90 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Kouakou Joane Gadou | D | 90 | 7.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Veerman | M | 16 | 7.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| D. Svensson | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Kauã Prates | D | 6 | 7.1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| J. Bellingham | M | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 0/1 |
| F. Mané | D | 16 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Nmecha | M | 74 | 7.0 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| G. Kobel | G | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. Konstantelias | F | 54 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1/4 |
| M. Sabitzer | M | 36 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Ryerson | M | 74 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| M. Beier | M | 84 | 6.7 | — | — | 5 | — | 2 | — |
| S. Inacio | F | 3 | 5.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fábio Silva | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Albert | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Meyer | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Hamburger SV
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Heuer Fernandes | G | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Otto Emerson Stange | F | 23 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| A. Sambi Lokonga | M | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| T. Moffi | F | 23 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Y. Poulsen | F | 8 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Grønbæk | M | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2/4 |
| N. Remberg | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| B. Jatta | M | 82 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| R. Philippe | F | 1 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Torunarigha | D | 82 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Adeline | M | 67 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Nadir | M | 8 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. Daka | F | 67 | 6.0 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1/1 |
| L. Lemke | M | 89 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/3 |
| N. Capaldo | D | 90 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| S. Bornauw | D | 90 | 5.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kofi Jeremy Amoako | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daniel Elfadli | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Tangvik | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |