Bundesliga Regular Season - 13

Hamburger SV 3 - 2 FT Werder Bremen

Volksparkstadion

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74
FT
Sun, Dec 7
Deutsch
Hamburger SV
3-2
Werder Bremen
⚡ Intensity 64
⚖️ Balance 100
🏆 Stakes 11
🎲 Upset 0
Northern Derby Madness at Volksparkstadion

Northern Derby Thriller: HSV Wins Five-Goal Spectacular Against Bremen

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. The Northern Derby at Volksparkstadion delivered exactly what rivalry promises: five goals, five lead changes, and a season-defining moment neither side will forget.

Intensity Over Control

From the first whistle, the Volksparkstadion crackled with intensity at its peak. Werder Bremen seized early control, but Hamburger SV turned every turnover into danger. The balance was perfectly disrupted—exactly as a Northern Derby should be. Despite 54% possession, HSV's 12 shots (six on target) kept the visitors honest. Then came the 45th minute: J. Stage gave Bremen the lead. The Volksparkstadion fell silent.

Fifteen Minutes of Madness

The second half exploded. Between the 63rd and 78th minutes, three goals flew in—a goal flurry that defined the entire match. Albert Sambi Lokonga struck the equaliser with surgical precision (63'), then L. Vuskovic turned it around courtesy of Fabio Vieira's assist (75'). HSV led. But Bremen answered instantly: Justin Njinmah, on since the 68th minute, levelled after R. Schmid's pass (78'). Super-sub theatre. Then the finale: Yussuf Poulsen, another substitute, sealed it with M. Muheim's assist (84'). That was the winner in pure chaos.

The Bench Won This Derby

Two goals from the bench, one assist from the bench—that was HSV's master stroke. The strategy paid dividends whilst Bremen's defensive fragility (13 fouls, six yellows) proved fatal. With just 0.73 xG, Bremen shouldn't have scored twice. HSV's 1.37 xG was ruthlessly converted. Five lead changes made this a proper Northern Derby. The 3-2 victory edges HSV towards stability; Bremen faces the cruel mathematics of a missed opportunity.

Key Questions

What caused the five-goal thriller?

Perfect balance between attacking prowess and defensive lapses. Three goals in 15 minutes after the hour—Bremen's defence crumbled under HSV's relentless tempo.

How did Hamburger SV complete the comeback?

Lokonga and Poulsen from the bench flipped the script. Muheim's cross for the 3-2 winner proved decisive—substitutes won the Derby.

How did Lokonga change the game?

His 63rd-minute strike ignited HSV's comeback. Lokonga's midfield presence restored structure when it mattered most in the derby.

What is the Nordderby?

The Nordderby is the rivalry between Hamburger SV and Werder Bremen, a passionate regional rivalry with deep local significance.

How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?

The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.

Match Statistics

Possession
54%
46%
Hamburger SV 54%
Werder Bremen 46%
Shots
12
10
Hamburger SV 12
Werder Bremen 10
Shots on Target
6
3
Hamburger SV 6
Werder Bremen 3
Expected Goals (xG)
1.37
0.73
Hamburger SV 1.37
Werder Bremen 0.73
Passes
455
381
Hamburger SV 455
Werder Bremen 381
Pass Accuracy
88%
82%
Hamburger SV 88%
Werder Bremen 82%
Corners
5
3
Hamburger SV 5
Werder Bremen 3
Fouls
8
13
Hamburger SV 8
Werder Bremen 13
Yellow Cards
1
6
Hamburger SV 1
Werder Bremen 6
Red Cards
0
0
Hamburger SV 0
Werder Bremen 0

Match Events

J. Stage 🟨 32'
J. Stage 45'
HT
56' 🟨 L. Vuskovic
59' 🔄 A. Soumahoro M. Muheim
59' 🔄 R. Philippe R. Konigsdorffer
K. Topp 🟨 62'
63' A. S. Lokonga
K. Topp J. Njinmah 🔄 68'
M. Grull 🟨 69'
M. Friedl 🟨 74'
75' L. Vuskovic (F. Vieira)
J. Njinmah (R. Schmid) 78'
C. Puertas V. Boniface 🔄 79'
82' 🔄 F. Vieira Y. Poulsen
82' 🔄 B. Jatta G. Gocholeishvili
84' Y. Poulsen (M. Muheim)
M. Grull S. Mbangula 🔄 87'
90'+2 🔄 J. Dompe F. Balde
FT

Player Cards

Season performance ratings for players in this match

Hamburger SV

Goalkeepers
Daniel Heuer Fernandes
SIEVE
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Nicolás Capaldo
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
58%
Duel Win %
Luka Vušković
CLOSER
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Jordan Torunarigha
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Midfielders
Bakery Jatta
ENFORCER
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
6
Duels Won
86%
Win %
Albert Sambi Lokonga
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Nicolai Remberg
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Aboubaka Soumahoro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Forwards
Fábio Vieira
MAGNET
MAGNET
47
Activity
47
Activity
42
Passes
5
Duels
Rayan Philippe
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Jean-Luc Dompé
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Daniel Peretz
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Miro Muheim
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
0
Impact
0
Impact
34
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Giorgi Gocholeishvili
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guilherme Ramos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
William Mikelbrencis
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonas Meffert
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ransford Yeboah Königsdörffer
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yussuf Poulsen
CLOSER
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Fabio Baldé
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Werder Bremen

Goalkeepers
Mio Backhaus
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Yukinari Sugawara
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amos Pieper
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Karim Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Friedl
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Senne Lynen
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jens Stage
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Cameron Puertas
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Romano Schmid
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Marco Grüll
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Forwards
Keke Topp
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
68
Entry
BENCH
Karl Hein
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Isaac Schmidt
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julián Malatini
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Skelly Alvero
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrice Čović
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonardo Bittencourt
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Justin Njinmah
CLOSER
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Samuel Mbangula
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Victor Okoh Boniface
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
27/02/2022 Hamburger SV 2 - 3 Werder Bremen 2. Bundesliga Volksparkstadion
18/09/2021 Werder Bremen 0 - 2 Hamburger SV 2. Bundesliga wohninvest WESERSTADION
24/02/2018 Werder Bremen 1 - 0 Hamburger SV Bundesliga Weser-Stadion
30/09/2017 Hamburger SV 0 - 0 Werder Bremen Bundesliga Volksparkstadion
16/04/2017 Werder Bremen 2 - 1 Hamburger SV Bundesliga Weser-Stadion
26/11/2016 Hamburger SV 2 - 2 Werder Bremen Bundesliga Volksparkstadion
22/04/2016 Hamburger SV 2 - 1 Werder Bremen Bundesliga Volksparkstadion
28/11/2015 Werder Bremen 1 - 3 Hamburger SV Bundesliga Weser-Stadion
19/04/2015 Werder Bremen 1 - 0 Hamburger SV Bundesliga Weserstadion (Bremen)
23/11/2014 Hamburger SV 2 - 0 Werder Bremen Bundesliga Imtech Arena (Hamburg)
27/02/2022
2. Bundesliga Volksparkstadion
18/09/2021
2. Bundesliga wohninvest WESERSTADION
24/02/2018
Bundesliga Weser-Stadion
30/09/2017
Bundesliga Volksparkstadion
16/04/2017
Bundesliga Weser-Stadion
26/11/2016
Bundesliga Volksparkstadion
22/04/2016
Bundesliga Volksparkstadion
28/11/2015
Bundesliga Weser-Stadion
19/04/2015
Bundesliga Weserstadion (Bremen)
23/11/2014
Bundesliga Imtech Arena (Hamburg)
Hamburger SV Win
Werder Bremen Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Bayern München 13 37 49 9 +40 WVfB Stuttgart 0 - 5 Bayern München (06-12-2025)WBayern München 3 - 1 FC St. Pauli (29-11-2025)WBayern München 6 - 2 SC Freiburg (22-11-2025)DUnion Berlin 2 - 2 Bayern München (08-11-2025)WBayern München 3 - 0 Bayer Leverkusen (01-11-2025)
2 RB Leipzig 13 29 28 13 +15 WRB Leipzig 6 - 0 Eintracht Frankfurt (06-12-2025)DBorussia Mönchengladbach 0 - 0 RB Leipzig (28-11-2025)WRB Leipzig 2 - 0 Werder Bremen (23-11-2025)L1899 Hoffenheim 3 - 1 RB Leipzig (08-11-2025)WRB Leipzig 3 - 1 VfB Stuttgart (01-11-2025)
3 Borussia Dortmund 13 28 23 11 +12 WBorussia Dortmund 2 - 0 1899 Hoffenheim (07-12-2025)WBayer Leverkusen 1 - 2 Borussia Dortmund (29-11-2025)DBorussia Dortmund 3 - 3 VfB Stuttgart (22-11-2025)DHamburger SV 1 - 1 Borussia Dortmund (08-11-2025)WFC Augsburg 0 - 1 Borussia Dortmund (31-10-2025)
4 Bayer Leverkusen 13 23 28 19 +9 LFC Augsburg 2 - 0 Bayer Leverkusen (06-12-2025)LBayer Leverkusen 1 - 2 Borussia Dortmund (29-11-2025)WVfL Wolfsburg 1 - 3 Bayer Leverkusen (22-11-2025)WBayer Leverkusen 6 - 0 1. FC Heidenheim (08-11-2025)LBayern München 3 - 0 Bayer Leverkusen (01-11-2025)
5 1899 Hoffenheim 13 23 25 19 +6 LBorussia Dortmund 2 - 0 1899 Hoffenheim (07-12-2025)W1899 Hoffenheim 3 - 0 FC Augsburg (29-11-2025)DFSV Mainz 05 1 - 1 1899 Hoffenheim (21-11-2025)W1899 Hoffenheim 3 - 1 RB Leipzig (08-11-2025)WVfL Wolfsburg 2 - 3 1899 Hoffenheim (02-11-2025)
6 VfB Stuttgart 13 22 21 22 -1 LVfB Stuttgart 0 - 5 Bayern München (06-12-2025)LHamburger SV 2 - 1 VfB Stuttgart (30-11-2025)DBorussia Dortmund 3 - 3 VfB Stuttgart (22-11-2025)WVfB Stuttgart 3 - 2 FC Augsburg (09-11-2025)LRB Leipzig 3 - 1 VfB Stuttgart (01-11-2025)
7 Eintracht Frankfurt 13 21 28 29 -1 LRB Leipzig 6 - 0 Eintracht Frankfurt (06-12-2025)DEintracht Frankfurt 1 - 1 VfL Wolfsburg (30-11-2025)W1. FC Köln 3 - 4 Eintracht Frankfurt (22-11-2025)WEintracht Frankfurt 1 - 0 FSV Mainz 05 (09-11-2025)D1. FC Heidenheim 1 - 1 Eintracht Frankfurt (01-11-2025)
8 1. FC Köln 13 16 22 21 +1 D1. FC Köln 1 - 1 FC St. Pauli (06-12-2025)DWerder Bremen 1 - 1 1. FC Köln (29-11-2025)L1. FC Köln 3 - 4 Eintracht Frankfurt (22-11-2025)LBorussia Mönchengladbach 3 - 1 1. FC Köln (08-11-2025)W1. FC Köln 4 - 1 Hamburger SV (02-11-2025)
9 SC Freiburg 13 16 20 22 -2 L1. FC Heidenheim 2 - 1 SC Freiburg (06-12-2025)WSC Freiburg 4 - 0 FSV Mainz 05 (30-11-2025)LBayern München 6 - 2 SC Freiburg (22-11-2025)WSC Freiburg 2 - 1 FC St. Pauli (09-11-2025)DUnion Berlin 0 - 0 SC Freiburg (01-11-2025)
10 Borussia Mönchengladbach 13 16 17 19 -2 WFSV Mainz 05 0 - 1 Borussia Mönchengladbach (05-12-2025)DBorussia Mönchengladbach 0 - 0 RB Leipzig (28-11-2025)W1. FC Heidenheim 0 - 3 Borussia Mönchengladbach (22-11-2025)WBorussia Mönchengladbach 3 - 1 1. FC Köln (08-11-2025)WFC St. Pauli 0 - 4 Borussia Mönchengladbach (01-11-2025)
11 Werder Bremen 13 16 18 24 -6 LHamburger SV 3 - 2 Werder Bremen (07-12-2025)DWerder Bremen 1 - 1 1. FC Köln (29-11-2025)LRB Leipzig 2 - 0 Werder Bremen (23-11-2025)WWerder Bremen 2 - 1 VfL Wolfsburg (07-11-2025)DFSV Mainz 05 1 - 1 Werder Bremen (01-11-2025)
12 Union Berlin 13 15 16 22 -6 LVfL Wolfsburg 3 - 1 Union Berlin (06-12-2025)LUnion Berlin 1 - 2 1. FC Heidenheim (29-11-2025)WFC St. Pauli 0 - 1 Union Berlin (23-11-2025)DUnion Berlin 2 - 2 Bayern München (08-11-2025)DUnion Berlin 0 - 0 SC Freiburg (01-11-2025)
13 Hamburger SV 13 15 14 20 -6 WHamburger SV 3 - 2 Werder Bremen (07-12-2025)WHamburger SV 2 - 1 VfB Stuttgart (30-11-2025)LFC Augsburg 1 - 0 Hamburger SV (22-11-2025)DHamburger SV 1 - 1 Borussia Dortmund (08-11-2025)L1. FC Köln 4 - 1 Hamburger SV (02-11-2025)
14 FC Augsburg 13 13 17 27 -10 WFC Augsburg 2 - 0 Bayer Leverkusen (06-12-2025)L1899 Hoffenheim 3 - 0 FC Augsburg (29-11-2025)WFC Augsburg 1 - 0 Hamburger SV (22-11-2025)LVfB Stuttgart 3 - 2 FC Augsburg (09-11-2025)LFC Augsburg 0 - 1 Borussia Dortmund (31-10-2025)
15 VfL Wolfsburg 13 12 17 23 -6 WVfL Wolfsburg 3 - 1 Union Berlin (06-12-2025)DEintracht Frankfurt 1 - 1 VfL Wolfsburg (30-11-2025)LVfL Wolfsburg 1 - 3 Bayer Leverkusen (22-11-2025)LWerder Bremen 2 - 1 VfL Wolfsburg (07-11-2025)LVfL Wolfsburg 2 - 3 1899 Hoffenheim (02-11-2025)
16 1. FC Heidenheim 13 11 12 28 -16 W1. FC Heidenheim 2 - 1 SC Freiburg (06-12-2025)WUnion Berlin 1 - 2 1. FC Heidenheim (29-11-2025)L1. FC Heidenheim 0 - 3 Borussia Mönchengladbach (22-11-2025)LBayer Leverkusen 6 - 0 1. FC Heidenheim (08-11-2025)D1. FC Heidenheim 1 - 1 Eintracht Frankfurt (01-11-2025)
17 FC St. Pauli 13 8 11 25 -14 D1. FC Köln 1 - 1 FC St. Pauli (06-12-2025)LBayern München 3 - 1 FC St. Pauli (29-11-2025)LFC St. Pauli 0 - 1 Union Berlin (23-11-2025)LSC Freiburg 2 - 1 FC St. Pauli (09-11-2025)LFC St. Pauli 0 - 4 Borussia Mönchengladbach (01-11-2025)
18 FSV Mainz 05 13 6 11 24 -13 LFSV Mainz 05 0 - 1 Borussia Mönchengladbach (05-12-2025)LSC Freiburg 4 - 0 FSV Mainz 05 (30-11-2025)DFSV Mainz 05 1 - 1 1899 Hoffenheim (21-11-2025)LEintracht Frankfurt 1 - 0 FSV Mainz 05 (09-11-2025)DFSV Mainz 05 1 - 1 Werder Bremen (01-11-2025)