Northern derby in Hamburg: HSV against Werder - A fight for the turning point!

Northern derby in Hamburg: HSV against Werder - A fight for the turning point!

Something very special is coming up on December 7th, 2025: The northern derby between Hamburger SV and Werder Bremen returns to the top German league after more than seven years. Both fans and players are expecting an exciting duel that will not only revive the rivalry between the two teams, but could also have a decisive impact on the current Bundesliga season. NDR reports that both teams went into the game with disappointments: Werder Bremen couldn't get beyond a 1-1 draw against Cologne, while HSV was eliminated from the DFB Cup against Kiel.

The expectations couldn't be more different. Werder Bremen will go into the game as favorites, but the two coaches – Horst Steffen from Werder and Merlin Polzin from HSV – are anything but happy with their teams' recent results. Both have to find solutions to bring the form curve back up.

Statistics speak volumes

A thorough analysis from Global Soccer Network shows interesting data about the current season. Werder Bremen averages a remarkable 17.58 shots per game, which is the fourth highest in the league. However, the success rate of only 7.60% leaves a lot to be desired. Above all, structured attacks have helped them in the past: an impressive 63% of the goals were scored from such moves. Footystats adds that in a direct comparison, HSV won 9 wins in 26 meetings and Werder Bremen won 13. Only four matches ended in a draw.

Werder loses an average of 50 balls in their own third, which leads to 1.73 expected goals (xG) for their opponents. Here it is important to position yourself more broadly in order to become more stable on the defensive. On the other hand, Hamburg can boast an average of 92.67 duels won per game, while Werder only achieves 82.08.

The table situation

The table situation is currently tense for both teams. Werder Bremen are in 10th place with 16 points after 12 games, but have only achieved mediocre placings in the last three seasons (13th, 9th, 8th). On the other hand, Hamburger SV is in 16th place with 12 points and has just 3 wins from 12 games. Points are urgently needed here to overcome the difficult situation. the Bundesliga shows that the two teams face very different challenges: While Werder is striving to get out of mediocrity, HSV has staying in the league as its primary goal.

A win for HSV could bring them within a point of Werder, which would give the team an additional boost. The northern derby not only promises to be a football festival, but could also set the course for the coming weeks. All eyes are on this new classic, which not only stirs up the rivalry but also provides plenty of thrills. Let’s hope that both teams can live up to expectations!