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Nordderby: Werder Bremen triumphs again over HSV!
Immerse yourself in the historic northern derby rivalry between Werder Bremen and HSV, their significant victories and current events.
Nordderby: Werder Bremen triumphs again over HSV!
The Nordderby, the thrilling rivalry between Hamburger SV and Werder Bremen, is one of the oldest and most passionate in German football. On December 7th, 2025, after a long break of eight years, these two traditional clubs finally met again this year. The overall balance of the 158 competitive games speaks volumes: Werder Bremen recorded 60 wins, while HSV has 56 wins. Hamburger SV is also ahead in terms of goals with 279 to 256, but that is just one aspect of the intense and emotional encounters in the past. Bremen T-Online reports that the basis of this rivalry is the city rivalry between Hamburg and Bremen, which is deeply anchored in history.
The first competitive game between the two teams took place on March 13, 1927 and the encounters have been an integral part of football culture in Germany ever since. The fans of both camps particularly remember the memorable games, with Werder Bremen proving time and again that they have the ability to shine even in crucial moments. One such example is January 29, 1983: Werder beat HSV 3-2, even though HSV was unbeaten in 36 league games at that point. And don't forget May 29, 1993, when Bremen scored a brilliant 5-0 win in the derby and celebrated the championship a week later.
The big moments in the northern derby
Werder Bremen's history book is filled with memorable moments against HSV. Another outstanding victory came on May 1, 2004, when Werder caused a sensation 6-0 and secured the championship a week later. The Bremen team also continued their success in the DFB Cup: on April 22, 2009, they prevailed in the semi-finals after a dramatic penalty shootout in which goalkeeper Tim Wiese was the hero of the day and drove the Hamburg players to despair.
From a historical perspective, the northern derby has another facet: the constant clashes in the Bundesliga between 1963 and 2018 testify to a long, uninterrupted rivalry. After HSV's relegation in 2018, the transfer of the duels to the second division until 2021 was no less exciting. During this time, Hamburg won the first leg 2-0, but the rematch ended with a narrow 3-2 win for Werder Bremen.
A look at the balance sheet
The overall balance of the competitive games between the two teams reads as follows:
| Competition | games | Win HSV | Werder Bremen wins | draw |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Germany championship | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DFB Cup | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Oberliga Nord | 32 | 12 | 13 | 7 |
| Bundesliga | 109 | 35 | 39 | 35 |
| 2nd Bundesliga | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| UEFA Cup | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| In total | 154 | 55 | 60 | 42 |
This is what the balance looks like from the first meeting until today. With the resurgence of HSV and the recent clash in the Bundesliga, it is to be expected that the passion for these encounters will not wane in the coming seasons. The rivalry will continue to make the hearts of fans in Hamburg and Bremen beat faster in the future and remains a very important chapter in German football that always tells new stories.