Borussia Dortmund vs Hamburger SV Prediction, Preview and Stats
2025/2026 Bundesliga, Germany
Bundesliga
Hamburger SV HSVSTANDINGS
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CONTEXT
The match has officially finished, with Borussia Dortmund securing a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over Hamburger SV. After trailing 2-0 at halftime, the home side completely turned the game around to claim the win. Heading into the fixture, Borussia Dortmund were heavily favored with a 66.3% implied win probability, compared to a 20.2% chance for a draw and just 13.5% for an away victory. Ultimately, the pre-match market was aligned with the final outcome, despite a significant 33.7% deviation level that Borussia Dortmund had to overcome. Dortmund's dominance was clearly reflected in the underlying metrics. They controlled the tempo with 68% possession while holding Hamburger SV to just 32%. The home side generated an overwhelming 5.7 expected goals (xG) compared to the visitors' 1.15 xG. Because of this massive 4.55 xG differential, the final outcome was entirely consistent with the expected goals data. The finishing efficiency shift remained in line with overall expectations, as Dortmund eventually capitalized on their immense attacking pressure in the second half. Furthermore, it was a disciplined affair from both sides featuring zero red cards, ensuring no major disciplinary events impacted the flow of the game.
TL;DR
- Structural deviation: Borussia Dortmund showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
- Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
- xG alignment: The final outcome was consistent with expected goal differential.
- Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
- xG expectations: Aligned with xG expectations (Classify).
- Event impact: No major event distortion.
- Red card distortion: None.
Quality vs Volume
Open Play vs Set Play
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
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| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |


Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
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Hamburger SVTeam Power Ranking
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90.25
64.17
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Hamburger SVForm Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.


Heatmaps Ball coordinates
Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.
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Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted
How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage
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Attacking Efficiency 
Defensive Efficiency 
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)




Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
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Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 27 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.


Match Record 
Goals 
Data last updated: 2026-03-27T12:23:10+00:00
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Events
CONCLUSION
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