- First home game of the season: HSV receives Hertha BSC
Hamburg SV faces off against Hertha BSC in their first home game of the new 2. Bundesliga season. A win in Saturday's evening match against the Berliners would be a perfect start for coach Steffen Baumgart's team. HSV won their first league game of the season 2:1 against relegated 1. FC Köln.
Kick-off at the Volksparkstadion is at 20:30 (Sport1 and Sky). 57,000 spectators are expected at the game against the capital club. For the first time, an HSV home game will take place at the Uwe-Seeler-Allee 9 address.
New signing Silvan Hefti could make his debut for Hamburg. The Swiss player joined HSV from Genoa last weekend. However, Baumgart announced that the right-back will not be in the starting lineup.
The German Bundesliga team Hertha BSC is known for their fierce rivalry with Hamburg SV, making Saturday's Bundesliga 2 match against HSV at the Volksparkstadion highly anticipated. Despite the strong opposition, a win in this game could help secure a positive start for coach Steffen Baumgart's team, as they continue their journey in the 2. Bundesliga.
