Borussia Dortmund - Hamburger SV

Serhou Guirassy leads the line for Borussia Dortmund as they welcome Hamburger SV to Signal Iduna Park on 29 August 2026 for the opening matchday of the Bundesliga season. Dortmund will be eager to sharpen their attacking edge following a narrow defeat to Bayern Munich in the Super Cup. The expected XI, anchored by Gregor Kobel and featuring the creative presence of Jobe Bellingham, aims to regain momentum immediately. Their recent history against these opponents remains positive, highlighted by a hard-fought 3-2 victory in their last league meeting on 21 March 2026.

Hamburger SV arrive with confidence after a commanding 3-0 victory over SC Verl in the DFB Pokal. Patson Daka is expected to spearhead their attack, supported by a midfield trio of Albert Groenbaek, Martin Adeline, and Albert Sambi Lokonga. Having secured a draw in their previous visit to this venue, the visitors will look to disrupt Dortmund’s rhythm and exploit any defensive gaps. With both sides eager to establish early league form, the tactical battle between the midfield engines will likely define the outcome of this encounter.