Highlights
M. Bacher
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90'
+ 6
Full-time: Hamburg 2-2 Hannover
No winner in the top match between Hamburg and Hannover 96. The hosts were the better team in the first 45 minutes and deserved the lead through Hefti, with Hannover rarely featuring in attack. After the break, the visitors came into the match better. This was partly due to André Breitenreiter bringing on Rabbi Matondo, who changed the game. The new signing visibly enlivened the game and scored to make it 2-1 for the visitors after Tresoldi's equaliser. Dompé secured the draw with a perfect free kick just minutes later.
Full-time
90'
+ 2
Four minutes of added time
There will be an additional four minutes of stoppage time.
90'
+ 2
Substitution
90'
+ 1
First match, first goal
© IMAGO/Marco Steinbrenner/DeFodi Images
90'
+ 1
Tactical foul
Elfadli stops the opposition's attack.
90'
Will there be a winner?
All things considered, the 2-2 scoreline is fair so far.
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
88'
Substitution
88'
Substitution
86'
A step too late
Reis catches his opponent with a late challenge and is shown the yellow card.
85'
Substitution
85'
Substitution
84'
Back level again
What a brilliant free kick! Neumann draws a foul against Stange at the edge of the penalty area. Dompé takes charge from a central position and rifles the ball into the top corner.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
82'
SituationNo penalty
ReviewInside penalty area?
DecisionNo penalty
82'
Changed circumstances
After about 50 minutes, much pointed to a defeat, but the probability of success has significantly changed.
82'
Win Probability
Win Probability
This Match Fact documents significant changes in the probability of victory for both teams during the course of the match. The value is based on actual match play and incorporates existing Match Facts such as Expected Goals, Skill and Set-Piece Dange
51'
6.4 %
Now
81.8 %
79'
Hannover snatch the lead!
Hannover turns the score around and their new signing makes an impact. Matondo has visibly livened up the visitors' game and rewards himself after some strong play. After a quickly taken free kick, the offensive player beats two Hamburg defenders on the left side and curls the ball beautifully into the far corner.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
76'
Even quicker
The hosts were already regaining possession much faster than their opponents in the first half. After the break, the Red Shorts need less than ten seconds to win the ball back.
76'
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).
1st Half
2nd Half
75'
Substitution
75'
Substitution
74'
Hamburg dominant
Possession (%)
6337
70'
Too late
Matondo really picks up the pace and Meffert can only stop him with a foul.
68'
Near post
Matondo gets into the box and manages to get a shot off. But Heuer Fernandes dives down in time.
66'
Substitution
66'
Substitution
The equaliser
© IMAGO/Susanne Hübner, Susanne Huebner
62'
Another stoppage
Dehm already had to be treated after a blow to the head in the first half. This time it's Neumann who takes a free kick from Dompé to the head. However, play continues.
59'
Composed under pressure
Rochelt has already been under opponent pressure eleven times. The 96er was able to free himself in 82 percent of the cases.
57'
More chances
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
1
1.56
2.0
1
Goals
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Pressure Handling
Pressure Handling
This Match Fact examines how successfully players perform under pressure. The percentage of "solved situations" indicates how often a player has freed himself from opponent pressure by dribbling, passing, scoring a goal or drawing a foul.
82%
%
Jannik Rochelt
11 times under pressure
56'
Sixth goal of the season
For the striker, it's already the sixth strike in the current season.
53'
Tresoldi levels it!
There's the equaliser - and it's a strange one. After a cross from the right, the ball slips through to Tresoldi, who seems surprised himself but manages to direct it towards goal. The attempt is deflected off Mikelbrencis' chest and drops again at the striker's feet. He slots it in easily. The goal is reviewed, but it stands.
53'
SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionGoal
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
48'
Deflected
Kunze nicks the ball off Karabec's foot. Tresoldi has the ball and tries to chip it over the onrushing Hamburg keeper, but there's still an opponent in the way. The resulting corner comes to nothing.
46'
Back underway!
Hannover makes one change for the second half. New signing Matondo comes on for Wdowik.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 5
Half-time: Hamburg 1-0 Hannover
The hosts go into the break with a deserved lead. After a lively start, the Red Shorts increasingly took the initiative, were the better team and worked hard for the 1-0 through Hefti. Even after the goal, the hosts continued to set the tone but weren't clinical enough with their chances.
45'
+ 3
Substitution
Half-time
45'
+ 1
Two minutes of added time
There are two minutes of stoppage time.
45'
Impressive statistic
Mikelbrencis came under pressure from opponents ten times and managed to free himself in 80 percent of those situations.
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Pressure Handling
Pressure Handling
This Match Fact examines how successfully players perform under pressure. The percentage of "solved situations" indicates how often a player has freed himself from opponent pressure by dribbling, passing, scoring a goal or drawing a foul.
80%
%
William Mikelbrencis
10 times under pressure
43'
Not cleanly executed
The home side gets a counter-attack opportunity and a three-on-two situation, but Hefti doesn't play it out well. There was more in that.
42'
Halstenberg complaining over zealously
The defender would have liked to get a corner and demanded it vehemently.
40'
Zieler on the spot
The free-kick comes from the right half-space towards the goal, but the away keeper has no problem dealing with it.
37'
Quick ball recovery
The hosts are currently needing about 13 seconds to win the ball back. Hannover are taking more than 20 seconds.
37'
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).
Hamburg celebration
© IMAGO/Philipp Szyza
31'
Off target
Dehm gets a shot off after a corner, but it goes back towards the corner flag.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
28'
Karabec misses
The attacking player receives the ball on the penalty spot and is completely unmarked in front of goal, but fails to make contact with it
Into the far corner
© Stuart Franklin
19'
Deserved lead
Goal attempts
5off target
2on target
2off target
0on target
17'
The response
Hannover don't take long to shake that disappointment off and they show an immediate reaction. Dehm delivers a cross from the right, Heuer Fernandes misjudges it and Nielsen waits, but the striker can't quite get to the ball.
15'
Hamburg lead
In the starting lineup for the first time since December, and Hefti scores. Dompé drives the ball into the box unhindered and lays it off to the left-back, who shoots directly into the far corner.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
12'
Königsdörffer miss
Dompé delivers the ball into the box from the left flank. Königsdörffer seems surprised himself and can't get any power behind the ball.
11'
Close call
Dompé slips the ball through to Karabec, who shoots from a tight angle. Zieler just manages to save it with his fingertips.
8'
Lucky break for HSV
Handzikadunic loses the ball in his own half during a passing move, but referee Bacher awards him a free kick.
5'
No taker
Rochelt picks up the pace on the left flank and tries to lay it off. He doesn't find a teammate. Nevertheless, it's a lively start.
4'
Good cross
At the other end, Hefti delivers a strong cross from the right, Zieler punches it away with his fist.
3'
First dangerous moment
After a hard challenge by Richter on Rochelt a first free-kick is awarded. Leopold delivers the ball towards the goal, but the HSV defence is alert.
1'
The ball is rolling
We're underway. Hannover kick off.
Kick-off!
Remembrance Day in German Football
80 years ago, on 27 January 1945, the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp was liberated. German football has been commemorating this event for more than 20 years, remembering the people persecuted, deported and murdered by the Nazis on match days in and around 27 January.
New signings on the bench
HSV newcomer Adedire Mebude is in the squad for the first time, as is Rabbi Matondo for Hannover.
Keder debut
Due to numerous absentees, Milad Nejad and Joel Agyekum are included in the HSV squad for the first time.
Top of the table?
For HSV, it's about nothing less than the top of the table. With a victory, the Red Shorts would overtake FC again, but the Lower Saxony-based side could draw level with HSV if they secure all three points.
Hannover switch it up
André Breitenreiter also has to change his starting formation. Jessic Ngankam is suspended while Sei Muroya is carrying a knock. Havard Nielsen and Jannik Dehm are the new additions to the team in their place.
Hamburg's two changes
With Miro Muheim suspended, Hefti moves into the starting lineup. Ransford Königsdörffer starts in place of the injured Davie Selke.
Hannover's starting XI
Zieler - Neumann, Tomiak, Halstenberg - Dehm, F. Kunze, Wdowik, Leopold, Rochelt - Nielsen, Tresoldi
Hamburg's starting XI
Heuer Fernandes - Hefti, Hadžikadunić, Elfadli, Mikelbrencis - Meffert, Karabec, Richter - Sahiti, Königsdörffer, Dompé
André Breitenreiter on facing Hamburg
"We want to play forward there, push into the spaces and hurt the opponent. By creating scoring opportunities and scoring goals. We are aware of the quality that we will face. We need to defend very well for 90 minutes."
Merlin Polzin on facing Hannover
"Our goal is to win this match, even though some players are unavailable to us. This shouldn't be seen as complaining, because we're really up for this game, the stadium is full, and training has been intense this week. Nevertheless, the team also has a good sense of ease, which is important. We want to bring a style of football to the pitch that makes us successful, and we work on that every day."
Perrin loaned to Cercle Brugge
The 26-year-old Lucas Perrin joins Belgian top-flight club Cercle Brugge on loan until the end of the current season.
Pro licence for coaching duo Polzin and Fave
The 70th DFB Pro Licence course brings double joy for HSV with its completion: Both head coach Merlin Polzin and assistant coach Loic Fave have passed Germany's highest coaching qualification this year and can now call themselves fully qualified 'football coaches'.
New wizard on the wing for the Red Shorts
Scottish U21 international Adedire Mebude joins Hamburger SV on loan from Belgian top-flight club KVC Westerlo, set to bolster the attack as a pacey winger.
Heyer leaves HSV
Hamburg and Moritz Heyer have agreed to end his contract at the club. The 29-year-old defensive player moves to Fortuna Düsseldorf immediately on a free transfer.
Breitenreiter in focus
Andre Breitenreiter transferred from Hannover to HSV in 1994. In his first match for the senior team, he came on as a substitute and scored a hat-trick in 19 minutes against Ikast FS in the Intertoto Cup. On his Bundesliga debut, he scored for HSV in a 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich, beating Oliver Kahn. In total, Breitenreiter scored 21 goals in 89 competitive matches for the Red Shorts.
Fond memories
The last home victory against Hannover was also HSV's record-biggest win in the Bundesliga 2 (6-1 on 8 April 2023).
Feisty encounters
In the last three matches between these two teams, four HSV players were sent off. In the reverse fixture, Sebastian Schonlau received a second yellow card. During the spectacular 4-3 in the last match at the Volkspark on 9 February 2024, Laszlo Benes (straight red card) and Dennis Hadzikadunic (second yellow) were dismissed, and in HSV's away victory in August 2023, Guilherme Ramos was shown a red card.
Long history
HSV and Hannover have met in competitive matches over 100 times, with this being their twelfth encounter in the Bundesliga 2. Hannover have won the last two meetings (1-0, 4-3).
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