Bundesliga Gameweek 3
RB Leipzig 5 - 0 FT Hamburger SV
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
17' Tidiam Gomis (Ezechiel Banzuzi)
28' Antonio Nusa
35' ↓ Assan Ouedraogo ↑Christopher Nkunku
↓ Yussuf Poulsen ↑Terem Moffi 45'
HT
Shafiq Nandja 71'
72' Willi Orbán (Antonio Nusa)
↓ Patson Daka ↑Fábio Vieira 73'
↓ Shafiq Nandja ↑Warmed Omari 73'
74' Christopher Nkunku (Antonio Nusa)
74' ↓ Benjamin Henrichs ↑Ridle Baku
74' ↓ Castello Junior Lukeba ↑Maxime Esteve
74' ↓ Tidiam Gomis ↑Rômulo José Cardoso da Cruz
78' ↓ Antonio Nusa ↑Max Finkgräfe
↓ Albert Sambi Lokonga ↑Otto Emerson Stange 78'
↓ Zakaria El Ouahdi ↑Bakery Jatta 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
RB Leipzig
Goalkeepers
Maarten Vandevoordt 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Benjamin Henrichs 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Willi Orbán 
TRANSFORMER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Aerials Won
1
Tackles
Castello Lukeba 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
David Raum 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
70%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Neil El Aynaoui 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Ezechiel Banzuzi 
MAGNET
65
Activity
65
Activity
49
Passes
16
Duels
Assan Ouédraogo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
35
Entry
Forwards
Brajan Gruda
MAGNET
57
Activity
57
Activity
43
Passes
14
Duels
Tidiam Gomis 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Antonio Nusa
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Ørjan Nyland 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Maxime Estève
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Finkgräfe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ridle Baku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrija Maksimović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Seiwald
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rômulo 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Marc Guiu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christopher Nkunku 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.8
Rating
Hamburger SV
Goalkeepers
Daniel Heuer Fernandes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Nicolás Capaldo
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jordan Torunarigha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shafiq Nandja
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Midfielders
Zakaria El Ouahdi
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Albert Sambi Lokonga
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Nicolai Remberg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Møller Wolfe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patson Daka
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Albert Gronbaek
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Yussuf Poulsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
BENCH
Sander Tangvik
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Lemke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Warmed Omari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martin Adeline
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bakery Jatta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bilal Nadir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fábio Vieira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Teremas Moffi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Otto Stange
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 3 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +12
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -11
P: 4 GD: -13
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
Leipzig's Five-Star Masterclass Leaves Hamburg in Ruins
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. Our verdict is simple: this was a ruthless demonstration of attacking depth that exposes the vast gulf in class between a surging Leipzig and a desperate Hamburg side.
Early Dominance
The hosts wasted no time imposing their absolute will at the Red Bull Arena. The Intensity was off the charts right out of the gate, as RB Leipzig dominated possession and pinned a deeply fractured Hamburger SV squad into their own third. The breakthrough felt merely like a matter of time, arriving cleanly through Tidiam Gomis, expertly set up by Ezechiel Banzuzi. Rather than retreating to protect the lead, the home side kept their foot firmly planted on the accelerator. A relentless barrage of attempts quickly turned the visitors' penalty area into a shooting gallery, culminating in Antonio Nusa doubling the advantage before the half-hour mark. A severe lack of Balance from Hamburg allowed Leipzig to comfortably dictate the early tempo.
The Five-Minute Flurry
If the first half laid the methodical groundwork, the latter stages delivered the devastating knockout blows. Any lingering Upset Factor completely vanished during a staggering five-minute spell where the match transformed from a comfortable lead into an absolute rout. The turning point was a breathtaking acceleration in attacking speed that simply broke the opposition. First, defensive stalwart Willi Orbán found the back of the net, courtesy of a perfectly weighted delivery from Nusa. Moments later, the floodgates fully opened. The frightening depth of the Leipzig bench proved entirely too much, as substitute Christopher Nkunku etched his name onto the scoresheet to effectively shatter whatever remained of the visitors' collective spirit.
Total Annihilation
The final nail in the coffin arrived through yet another massive bench contribution, as Rômulo José Cardoso da Cruz capped off a devastating offensive display. High Stakes for a Hamburg side already mired in an early-season relegation battle ultimately translated into a complete tactical collapse on the pitch. Leipzig’s ability to summon such overwhelming firepower—firing off a staggering 29 total shots—sends a terrifying message to the rest of the German top flight. For Leipzig, this masterclass serves as a massive injection of momentum to kickstart their campaign properly. Meanwhile, their battered opponents remain heavily anchored to the bottom of the table, searching desperately for defensive answers before it gets too late.
Key Questions
What made A. Nusa the Man of the Match?
Antonio Nusa brilliantly orchestrated the attack, scoring a crucial early goal and delivering key assists that tore the opposition's defensive line to shreds.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A combination of total possession dominance, 29 relentless shot attempts, and a devastating late three-goal blitz within just five minutes dismantled the visitors completely.
How did substitute A. Nusa change the game?
Though starting the match rather than coming off the bench, Nusa acted as the ultimate catalyst, perfectly setting the tempo and unlocking the defense during the second-half surge.
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.
David Meets Goliath in Early Season Clash
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 6/100. An overwhelming mismatch on paper makes this fixture a likely one-sided affair, unless Hamburg can produce an early-season miracle.
The Setup
The stage is set at the Red Bull Arena on September 13, 2026. RB Leipzig have hit the ground running, boasting a strong Form rating after a flawless opening victory. Meanwhile, Hamburger SV sit at the wrong end of the table following a difficult start. The competitive Balance is skewed heavily in the hosts' favour. While early-season Stakes are predictably modest, the Stars rating remains highly respectable thanks to the presence of top-tier talent like X. Simons and Y. Diomande in the home ranks.
Key Battle
This contest will be decided by how long the visitors can hold the line. The away side's defensive block faces a relentless wave of pressure from a potent home midfield. If the rearguard breaks early, the floodgates will inevitably open.
Our Prediction
We expect a comfortable 3-0 victory for RB Leipzig. The hosts will dominate possession from the opening whistle, pinning Hamburg deep in their own half before breaking them down through sustained wing play and precise through balls.