Bundesliga Gameweek 7
RB Leipzig 2 - 1 FT Hamburger SV
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
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
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Nicolás Capaldo 18'
45' C. Baumgartner (A. Nusa)
HT
A. S. Lokonga (M. Muheim) 48'
50' C. Baumgartner (Romulo Cardoso)
61' ↓ J. Bakayoko ↑E. Banzuzi
61' ↓ A. Ouedraogo ↑Y. Diomande
↓ R. Konigsdorffer ↑Y. Poulsen 76'
↓ A. S. Lokonga ↑I. Pherai 76'
78' ↓ C. Baumgartner ↑X. Schlager
79' Yan Diomande
↓ W. Mikelbrencis ↑F. Balde 84'
90' ↓ A. Nusa ↑L. Klostermann
↓ R. Philippe ↑R. Glatzel 90'
↓ N. Capaldo ↑G. Ramos 90'+1
90'+1 ↓ Romulo Cardoso ↑C. Harder
90'+5 Conrad Harder
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
RB Leipzig
Goalkeepers
Péter Gulácsi 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ridle Baku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Willi Orbán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Castello Lukeba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Raum 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Assan Ouédraogo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Nicolas Seiwald 
SWEEPER
8
Cleanups
8
Cleanups
7
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Christoph Baumgartner 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8.6
Rating
Forwards
Johan Bakayoko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Rômulo 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Antonio Nusa 
PROVOCATEUR
6
Fouls Won
6
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Maarten Vandevoordt 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lukas Klostermann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
El Chadaille Bitshiabu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrija Maksimović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Xaver Schlager
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ezechiel Banzuzi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yan Diomande
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tidiam Gomis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Conrad Harder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hamburger SV
Goalkeepers
Daniel Heuer Fernandes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Nicolás Capaldo 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
50%
Pass Acc
Luka Vušković
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
72%
Pass Acc
Daniel Elfadli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
William Mikelbrencis
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Albert Sambi Lokonga 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Nicolai Remberg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miro Muheim
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Rayan Philippe 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
15%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jean-Luc Dompé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Daniel Peretz
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Guilherme Ramos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordan Torunarigha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Immanuel Pherai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonas Meffert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Glatzel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yussuf Poulsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexander Røssing-Lelesiit
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabio Baldé
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/01/2026 | Hamburger SV | 1 - 2 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | Volksparkstadion |
| 10/18/2025 | RB Leipzig | 2 - 1 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
| 10/18/2022 | RB Leipzig | 4 - 0 | Hamburger SV | DFB Pokal | Red Bull Arena |
| 04/23/2019 | Hamburger SV | 1 - 3 | RB Leipzig | DFB Pokal | Volksparkstadion |
| 01/27/2018 | RB Leipzig | 1 - 1 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
| 09/08/2017 | Hamburger SV | 0 - 2 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | Volksparkstadion |
| 02/11/2017 | RB Leipzig | 0 - 3 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | Red Bull Arena |
| 09/17/2016 | Hamburger SV | 0 - 4 | RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | Volksparkstadion |
03/01/2026
10/18/2025
10/18/2022
04/23/2019
01/27/2018
09/08/2017
02/11/2017
09/17/2016
RB Leipzig Win
Hamburger SV Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +23
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 9 GD: -6
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
RB Leipzig
Hamburger SV
RB Leipzig
Hamburger SV
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Baumgartner's Brace Breaks Hamburg's Resistance in Five-Minute Masterclass
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. At Red Bull Arena, a six-pointer between title ambition and relegation struggle was decided in five breathless minutes—Leipzig held nerve, Hamburg ran out of answers.
The Firecracker Between 45 and 50 Minutes
Red Bull Arena witnessed the extraordinary: three goals in five minutes transformed a balanced contest into a masterclass in intensity. Christoph Baumgartner struck first in the 45th minute—Antonio Nusa supplied the assist for Leipzig's lead. But Hamburg answered immediately: Albert Sambi Lokonga levelled just three minutes later, reigniting the visitors' hopes. The response was swift. In the 50th minute, Baumgartner struck again—Romulo Cardoso set up the finish. The match tipped decisively; the balance shifted irrevocably toward the hosts.
Baumgartner's Clinical Edge and Hamburg's Missed Opportunity
With an 8.6 rating, Baumgartner dominated this narrative—two goals, a key pass, absolute control when it mattered most. Yet Hamburg's performance demands respect: 15 shots, 53% possession, 1.53 Expected Goals—the northern challengers could have rewritten this story. Mikael Muheim orchestrated Hamburg's attack, but precision deserted them. Leipzig needed only ten shots to find the net twice. A lesson in ruthless efficiency.
What This Means for Both Clubs
For Leipzig, this is a statement victory: second place, 16 points, form WDWWW—the title race remains alive. For Hamburg, this was a lost final before the final. With just eight points and 11th place, the relegation battle threatens to crystallise. Lokonga (8.3 rating) showed quality, but against Leipzig's cold-blooded finishing, it wasn't enough.
Key Questions
What made Christoph Baumgartner the Man of the Match?
Two goals in five minutes, clinical finishing under pressure, and the composure to convert when it mattered. His 8.6 rating reflects the difference between victory and defeat.
What does this mean for RB Leipzig's season?
A critical three points in the title race. Second place, 16 points after seven matches—Leipzig stays in contention and proves they can handle crunch moments.
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.
Title Ambitions: Leipzig Set to Test Hamburg
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. This match serves as a pivotal test for RB Leipzig to maintain their momentum in the Stakes of a high-octane Bundesliga title race.
The Setup
On October 18, 2025, the Red Bull Arena hosts a clash between two sides at opposite ends of the spectrum. RB Leipzig enter this fixture in 2nd place, boasting a formidable Form with 9 wins from 13 matches. Their squad is packed with elite Stars like X. Simons and L. Openda, who have turned the Red Bull Arena into a fortress. Conversely, Hamburger SV find themselves in 15th, struggling to find the tactical Balance required to move away from the danger zone.
Key Battle
The individual duel between Johan Bakayoko and Jordan Torunarigha will be critical. Johan Bakayoko's explosive pace and dribbling on the wing will directly challenge the defensive discipline of Jordan Torunarigha. If the visitors cannot contain Leipzig's wide threat, the central defense will be exposed to relentless pressure from their world-class front line.
Our Prediction
Expect RB Leipzig to suffocate the visitors with their high-intensity transition game. While Daniel Heuer Fernandes has been busy between the posts for Hamburg, the sheer volume of chances created by the likes of Rômulo should prove decisive. We predict a 3-1 victory for the home side, consolidating their position at the top of the table.