Hamburger SV – SC Freiburg

Hamburger SV head into the clash at the Volksparkstadion desperate for a first point, sitting bottom of the table in 18th place with three defeats and a ‑12 goal difference after failing to find the net in three games. Their visitors, SC Freiburg, sit comfortably atop the Bundesliga in first, having amassed nine points from three consecutive wins and boasting a +9 goal difference, scoring ten while conceding just once. The stark contrast in form means the Hamburg faithful will be hoping a home advantage can spark a turnaround, while Freiburg will look to extend their flawless start and cement their early‑season dominance.