Bundesliga Gameweek 2
Hamburger SV 0 - 2 FT FC St. Pauli
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Brighton
3-0
Arsenal
⚡ Intensity
37
⚖️ Balance
17
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
80
Brighton dismantle league leaders Arsenal.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Machida Zelvia
2-4
Kashiwa Reysol
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
78
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
12
Kashiwa Reysol conquer Machida in away thriller
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
A. Dzwigala (M. Pereira Lage) 19'
Danel Sinani 37'
HT
Arkadiusz Pyrka 54'
56' ↓ E. Sahiti ↑Y. Poulsen
56' ↓ A. Rossing-Lelesiit ↑J. Dompe
↓ A. Pyrka ↑M. Saliakas 59'
A. Hountondji (J. Fujita) 60'
64' Yussuf Poulsen
↓ A. Hountondji ↑M. Kaars 69'
75' ↓ D. Elfadli ↑R. Philippe
75' ↓ N. Capaldo ↑O. Stange
↓ M. Pereira Lage ↑C. Metcalfe 82'
↓ A. Dzwigala ↑L. Ritzka 82'
82' ↓ R. Konigsdorffer ↑W. Mikelbrencis
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Hamburger SV
Goalkeepers
Daniel Heuer Fernandes 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Warmed Omari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Elfadli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Jordan Torunarigha 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
89%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Giorgi Gocholeishvili 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Nicolai Remberg 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
7
Duels Won
88%
Win %
Nicolás Capaldo 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Miro Muheim
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Emir Sahiti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Alexander Røssing-Lelesiit
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
BENCH
Daniel Peretz 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Luka Vušković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aboubaka Souhmahoro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
William Mikelbrencis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonas Meffert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Otto Stange
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yussuf Poulsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayan Philippe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean-Luc Dompé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FC St. Pauli
Goalkeepers
Nikola Vasilj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Hauke Wahl
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Eric Smith
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Dźwigała 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Arkadiusz Pyrka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
James Sands
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Joel Chima Fujita
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Louis Oppie 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Danel Sinani 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
Andréas Hountondji
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Mathias Pereira Lage
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Ben Voll
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Emmanouil Saliakas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lars Ritzka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jannik Robatsch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Melker Ahlstrand
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Connor Metcalfe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nick Schmidt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oladapo Afolayan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martijn Kaars
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/29/2025 | Hamburger SV | 0 - 2 | FC St. Pauli | Bundesliga | Volksparkstadion |
| 05/03/2024 | Hamburger SV | 1 - 0 | FC St. Pauli | 2. Bundesliga | Volksparkstadion |
| 12/01/2023 | FC St. Pauli | 2 - 2 | Hamburger SV | 2. Bundesliga | Millerntor-Stadion |
| 04/21/2023 | Hamburger SV | 4 - 3 | FC St. Pauli | 2. Bundesliga | Volksparkstadion |
| 10/14/2022 | FC St. Pauli | 3 - 0 | Hamburger SV | 2. Bundesliga | Millerntor-Stadion |
| 01/21/2022 | Hamburger SV | 2 - 1 | FC St. Pauli | 2. Bundesliga | Volksparkstadion |
08/29/2025
05/03/2024
12/01/2023
04/21/2023
10/14/2022
01/21/2022
Hamburger SV Win
FC St. Pauli Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
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St. Pauli Crushes HSV in Derby – Königsdörffer Denied by VAR, Gocholeishvili Sent Off
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. This Hamburg Derby was no battle of equals; it was a clinical dismantling where St. Pauli exposed HSV's fragility with ruthless efficiency, while VAR and a late red card turned hope into humiliation.
St. Pauli's Relentless Siege
From the opening whistle at the Volksparkstadion, St. Pauli announced their intentions with suffocating intensity. The visitors carved through Hamburg's midfield with purpose, and by minute 19, Adam Dzwigała had already broken the deadlock. A clinical finish from Mathias Pereira Lage's assist set the tone: this was no derby slugfest, but a masterclass in controlled dominance. The home side, already fragile after two matches without a win, crumbled under the pressure. With 17 shots to Hamburg's five, St. Pauli's attacking balance overwhelmed a disorganized defence.
VAR's Cruel Intervention
Minute 50 offered Hamburg a lifeline. Ransford Yeboah Königsdörffer found the net, and for a moment, the Volksparkstadion erupted. Then VAR intervened. The goal was chalked off, and with it, any realistic hope of a comeback. The technology's decision was the match's turning point—not for drama, but for finality. Ten minutes later, Andreas Hountondji sealed the rout with St. Pauli's second, assisted by J. Fujita in the 60th minute. Hamburg's fate was sealed.
Gocholeishvili's Red and the Final Indignity
By the 77th minute, desperation had consumed the home side. Giorgi Gocholeishvili's red card for a reckless foul wasn't just a disciplinary matter—it was a symbol of Hamburg's complete capitulation. Eric Smith and St. Pauli's defence barely broke a sweat, their 1.44 Expected Goals eclipsing Hamburg's pitiful 0.35. The stats told the story: 17 shots versus five, 52% possession versus 48%, and most damning, a clinical 2-0 victory that could have been five. The derby was over by half-time; the final whistle was merely a formality.
Key Questions
How did Gocholeishvili's red card impact the match?
The 77th-minute dismissal sealed Hamburg's fate. Down to ten men and two goals down, the HSV had no answer to St. Pauli's relentless pressure.
How did VAR change this match?
Cancelling Königsdörffer's goal in minute 50 eliminated Hamburg's only lifeline. What could have been 1-1 became 0-1 psychologically—a crushing blow.
Did derby stakes affect the quality of play?
Yes, but unevenly. St. Pauli channelled intensity into precision; Hamburg's desperation bred errors. The regional stakes amplified St. Pauli's control.
What is the Hamburg Derby?
The Hamburg Derby is the rivalry between Hamburger SV and FC St. Pauli, a passionate regional rivalry with deep local significance.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Bragging rights take center stage at the Volksparkstadion
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 18/100. This is a clash where historical rivalry masks the early-season struggle for survival in the lower reaches of the Bundesliga table.
The Setup
The Hamburg Derby is never just another fixture, but the edition at the Volksparkstadion carries a heavy burden of expectation. Both Hamburger SV and FC St. Pauli find themselves languishing in the bottom three, making the Stakes for local pride even higher than usual. The home side's Form has been dismal, securing only one win in their last five outings, while the visitors lack the defensive Balance to climb out of the danger zone. Despite the lack of Stars at the top of the scoring charts, the emotional weight of this grudge match promises a fierce encounter.
Key Battle
Tactical discipline will be the deciding factor in a match likely to be defined by a unit-vs-unit struggle in the middle of the park. The HSV backline, supported by the shot-stopping of Daniel Heuer Fernandes, faces an unpredictable St. Pauli attack. The visitors rely heavily on the creative output of Danel Sinani to unlock defenses. At the other end, Nikola Vasilj has been a standout between the posts for St. Pauli, recently proving his worth with a crucial penalty save that could instill confidence in a shaky defensive unit.
Our Prediction
The match is set to be a cagey affair where neither side can afford to drop more ground. While St. Pauli boasts the more in-form individuals like Andreas Hountondji, the atmosphere of the Volksparkstadion usually acts as a leveling force for the hosts. We anticipate a physical battle with plenty of yellow cards and few clear-cut chances, ultimately ending in a stalemate as both teams prioritize not losing over a desperate search for victory.