Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9' | Borussia Dortmund | Goal — S. Guirassy (assist: K. Karetsas) | 1-0 | |
| 21' | Hamburger SV | Albert Sambi Lokonga | 1-0 | |
| 45' | Borussia Dortmund | Goal — S. Bornauw | 2-0 | |
| 54' | Borussia Dortmund | Substitution — G. Konstantelias on, M. Sabitzer off | 2-0 | |
| 58' | Borussia Dortmund | Julian Ryerson | 2-0 | |
| 67' | Hamburger SV | Substitution — M. Adeline on, K. Amoako off | 2-0 | |
| 67' | Hamburger SV | Substitution — P. Daka on, T. Moffi off | 2-0 | |
| 74' | Borussia Dortmund | Substitution — J. Ryerson on, F. Mane off | 2-0 | |
| 74' | Borussia Dortmund | Substitution — K. Karetsas on, S. Inacio off | 2-0 | |
| 74' | Borussia Dortmund | Substitution — F. Nmecha on, J. Veerman off | 2-0 | |
| 77' | Borussia Dortmund | Samuele Inacio | 2-0 | |
| 82' | Hamburger SV | Substitution — J. Torunarigha on, B. Nadir off | 2-0 | |
| 82' | Hamburger SV | Substitution — B. Jatta on, Y. Poulsen off | 2-0 | |
| 84' | Borussia Dortmund | Substitution — M. Beier on, K. Prates off | 2-0 | |
| 85' | Borussia Dortmund | Daniel Svensson | 2-0 | |
| 89' | Hamburger SV | Substitution — L. Lemke on, R. Philippe off | 2-0 |
Dortmund had the game wrapped up by half-time, taking a 2-0 lead into the break and never really looking troubled after that at Signal Iduna Park on Saturday, 29 August 2026. The home side dominated the ball, finishing with 56% possession, and their pressure told in the numbers too - 20 shots to Hamburg's 7, with six of those on target. Hamburg simply couldn't get a foothold in midfield for long stretches, though they weren't without their moments going forward. What stood out most, oddly, was Hamburg's resistance despite the scoreline. Daniel Fernandes was excellent all afternoon, picking up the man of the match award with an 8.5 rating for a display that kept the gap from widening further. Dortmund will take the three points and move on happy with a routine 2-0 win, but for Hamburg, Fernandes offered something to build on even in defeat. The corner count, 3-1 in Dortmund's favour, tells a similar story of control rather than a one-sided rout.
The Matchup
Borussia Dortmund beat Hamburger SV 2-0 at Signal Iduna Park, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Borussia Dortmund also had the better share of the ball, holding 56% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 20 attempts from Borussia Dortmund against 7 from Hamburger SV over the course of the game. Hamburger SV had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Borussia Dortmund vs Hamburger SV Lineups
Looking Ahead
Borussia Dortmund will already be turning their attention to what comes next. Their next test comes away at Union Berlin, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund going to play at 17 October 2026 in Bundesliga 2026-27.
Hamburger SV, meanwhile, have a quick chance to build on this result. They are next in action at home to VfB Stuttgart, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Hamburger SV vs VfB Stuttgart going to play at 17 October 2026 in Bundesliga 2026-27.