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Hamburger SV vs RB Leipzig | Bundesliga - Summary Preview

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Hamburger SV

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01 Mar 2026

18:30 (UTC+0)

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RB Leipzig

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Hamburger SV looks to extend their six-match unbeaten league run against an injury-plagued RB Leipzig side currently struggling for defensive consistency. With RB Leipzig winless in three, the Volksparkstadion becomes a daunting trip for a team that has conceded 19 goals in their last ten Bundesliga outings.

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Home Motivation

High

Hamburger SV is 11th and aiming to maintain their impressive six-game unbeaten streak to potentially push into the top half of the table.

Away Motivation

High

Currently 5th, RB Leipzig must break a three-game winless run to keep their Champions League qualification hopes alive and stay within reach of the top four.

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Key Metrics

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Metric

Away

1.31

xG created per game

All comps (EWMA)

1.91

Leipzig creates significant chances but is currently underperforming their 1.91 xG due to defensive lapses.

1.28

Goals conceded per game

All comps (EWMA)

1.54

HSV is defensively tighter than Leipzig, conceding 17% fewer goals per game this season.

1.90

League Venue Points Per Game

Home/Away split

1.80

HSV has been more efficient at home (5W, 4D, 1L) than Leipzig has been on the road.

49%

Possession %

All comps (EWMA)

55%

Leipzig will likely control the ball, but HSV is comfortable playing without it, as seen in their 0-0 draw with FC St. Pauli.

2.54

Yellow cards per game

All comps (EWMA)

1.73

HSV plays a more aggressive style, averaging nearly one full card more than Leipzig per match.

30%

Clean sheet %

Last 10 matches

20%

HSV is 50% more likely to keep a clean sheet based on the last 10 matches across all competitions.

Form & Streaks

Hamburger SV is currently unbeaten in their last six Bundesliga matches.

RB Leipzig has conceded 2 or more goals in four of their last five matches across all competitions.

Hamburger SV has recorded 5 draws in their last 10 league matches, the highest rate in the division.

Tactical Overview

Hamburger SV has transformed into one of the league's toughest teams to break down, suffering only one defeat in their last ten Bundesliga home matches (5W, 4D, 1L). Their defensive stability, led by Jordan Torunarigha, was evident in recent high-profile draws like the 2-2 against Bayern München. In contrast, RB Leipzig is suffering a crisis of confidence at the back, conceding at least twice in four of their last five matches. While the attacking duo of Christoph Baumgartner and Yan Diomande provides elite production, the absence of P. Gulácsi in goal has left them vulnerable. Despite their 5th-place standing, RB Leipzig has struggled recently against lower-half opposition, including a 1-2 loss to FSV Mainz 05, making this trip to Hamburg a high-risk fixture.

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Key Players

For Hamburger SV, Robert Glatzel is a crucial presence in attack, consistently looking to score and provide an offensive threat. Midfielder Fabio Vieira is essential for creating opportunities, often involved in setting up goals for his team. The defensive solidity is often anchored by Jordan Torunarigha, who contributes significantly to their backline efforts.

Absences

Fabio Balde

thigh injury

OUT

Alexander Røssing-Lelesiit

ankle injury

OUT

A. Sambi Lokonga

injury

DOUBT

Luka Vušković

suspension

BAN

J. Dompé

suspension

BAN

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Key Players

For Hamburger SV, Robert Glatzel is a crucial presence in attack, consistently looking to score and provide an offensive threat. Midfielder Fabio Vieira is essential for creating opportunities, often involved in setting up goals for his team. The defensive solidity is often anchored by Jordan Torunarigha, who contributes significantly to their backline efforts.

Absences

Fabio Balde

thigh injury

OUT

Alexander Røssing-Lelesiit

ankle injury

OUT

A. Sambi Lokonga

injury

DOUBT

Luka Vušković

suspension

BAN

J. Dompé

suspension

BAN

Away

Key Players

RB Leipzig's midfield maestro Christoph Baumgartner is in excellent scoring form and is a significant contributor to the team's offensive output. Yan Diomande is another key attacking player who combines effectively with Baumgartner to create danger. Defensively, Willi Orbán provides a strong presence at the back, crucial for maintaining stability.

Absences

P. Gulácsi

knee injury

OUT

K. Nedeljković

back injury

OUT

A. Ouédraogo

knee injury

OUT

X. Schlager

muscle injury

OUT

S. Suleiman

ankle injury

OUT

V. Gebel

cruciate ligament injury

OUT

Lineup info is never 100% confirmed until matchday. Additional players may be unavailable.

Referee Profile

Bastian Dankert

8 matches officiated · 2025/26

lenient

Cards/G

3.4

avg 4.0

Fouls/G

20.0

avg 21.5

Pen Rate

0.25

Normal

Bastian Dankert is notably lenient, averaging 3.37 cards per game in 8 Bundesliga matches this season, which is 16.8% below the league average. This suggests a lower likelihood of the match hitting high card totals despite HSV's aggressive foul rate.

Key Note

Niko Kovac, then Borussia Dortmund head coach, complained about Dankert's 'petty' foul whistling in a match against Bayern Munich on October 18, 2025, suggesting Harry Kane was unfairly awarded too many fouls.

Weather & Pitch

Good Conditions

6C

Temperature

6.2°C

Rain Chance

0%

Wind

9.4 km/h

Humidity

78%

With temperatures at 6°C and light winds of 9.4 km/h, the weather will not significantly impact play. The dry, cool conditions favor a high-tempo match, supporting the current market trend for over 2.5 goals.

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