Hamburger SV lost its first Bundesliga match of the 2026/27 season 2-0 away to Borussia Dortmund on August 29, 2026. The game at a packed Signal Iduna Park was decided by goals from Giannis Konstantelias and Konstantinos Karetsas, as shown in a licensable picture from agency NurPhoto via Reuters Connect.
The Reuters Connect report documents the goal celebrations of the Dortmund players. Photographer Hesham Elsherif captured the moment that marked the start of a difficult season for HSV. Following this defeat, Hamburger SV sits in 14th place in the table with zero points. The team has yet to score a goal this season and has conceded two, resulting in a goal difference of minus two.
How did the match in Dortmund unfold?
The game on the last Saturday in August developed in favor of the hosts from the start. Borussia Dortmund put HSV under early pressure and found its rhythm relatively quickly. The opening goal came in the first half when Giannis Konstantelias found the net. After the break, Konstantinos Karetsas added the final goal. For Hamburger SV, there were few clear chances, meaning the visitors returned home without a goal or a point. The current standings table reflects this heavy opening defeat.
What does the loss mean for the season's outlook?
The 2-0 defeat means Hamburger SV is currently three points behind league leaders Bayern Munich. With zero points from one game and a poor goal difference, the northern club is under pressure at the start of the new campaign. The next opportunity to earn points comes this Sunday, September 6, 2026. HSV will then host 10th-placed FSV Mainz 05 at home. All upcoming fixtures can be found on our fixtures page.
Who is currently missing from the HSV squad?
The team must also tackle the upcoming tasks with personnel shortages. According to our current Verified Data, two players are currently unavailable. Alexander Røssing-Lelesiit and Warmed Omari are currently injured and not available for the manager. Their return is hoped for in the coming weeks to strengthen the defense and midfield. The full squad status can be viewed on the injuries overview.
Preparation for the home game against Mainz now begins with a thorough analysis of the weaknesses exposed in Dortmund. Chance conversion and defensive stability will be the focus of training sessions in particular. A win in the first home game of the season would be important for both morale and the league position. The clash with Mainz 05 on September 6 is the next task for Hamburger SV.
