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HSV draws 1-1 with Frankfurt – an exciting year is coming to an end!
Hamburg's HSV will play a draw against Eintracht Frankfurt on December 22nd, 2025. Coaches are positive, despite injury concerns.
HSV draws 1-1 with Frankfurt – an exciting year is coming to an end!
A thrilling duel between Hamburger SV and Eintracht Frankfurt ended in a 1-1 draw on December 22, 2025. The last competitive game of 2025 revealed the strengths and weaknesses of both teams. After a hard-fought match, the Rothosen were in 13th place in the Bundesliga table with 16 points, while the Hessians remained in 7th place with 25 points.
The game started with a surprise: Albert Sambi Lokonga gave HSV the lead in the 19th minute after Frankfurt goalkeeper Michael Zetterer made a crucial mistake. Just seven minutes later, Hugo Larsson equalized for Eintracht by successfully completing a precise attack. It became apparent that Frankfurt had more of the game after the break and found their way into the game more actively, while Hamburg relied on the counterattack.
Opportunities and challenges
In the first half, HSV, encouraged by the fans in the Volksparkstadion, were much more active and had some dangerous shots, including a shot off the post by Rayan Philippe. However, despite the committed performance, they were unable to exploit their superiority on the pitch. In the second half, Frankfurt took control of the field, but they missed numerous chances, including in the 77th minute when Jatta stood in the way of what was almost certain to be a lead.
The game was characterized by frequent interruptions, especially fireworks in the stadium and breaks due to injuries. A curious moment took place in the 90th +8 minute when Jatta was unable to convert a shot, possibly due to an offside position. However, the VAR technology had the final word in this exciting game: a goal from Fabio Vieira was disallowed due to offside.
Coach and outlook
After the game, Frankfurt coach Dino Toppmöller expressed satisfaction with the draw, especially given his team's injury problems. On the other hand, HSV coach Merlin Polzin praised the entire year as outstanding and thus demonstrated a good hand in his coaching work.
Both teams will continue after the winter break: Hamburger SV will play against SC Freiburg on January 10, 2026, while Eintracht Frankfurt will host Borussia Dortmund on January 20, 2026. Fans and experts are excited to see how the teams will develop, not least in light of the coaching changes that have taken place in the Bundesliga since the 1963/64 season. So far, HSV has not won a league duel against SGE in 13 games, which illustrates the challenge for the coming second half of the season.
Overall, it can be said that the match captivated the fans until the last minute, even if the big winner failed to materialize. The two teams have shown that there is still a lot of potential for the second half of the season and with the right instinct, next year could bring a turnaround for both clubs.
By the way, more information about the game and details can be found at Sports show and Kicker. Statistics on coaching changes in the Bundesliga can be found below Statista.