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SC Freiburg vs Hamburger SV combines a modest Freiburg edge with Hamburg’s ability to answer in different settings. Freiburg won 3–1 in the DFB Cup semi-final on 19 April 2022, won 2–1 in the league on 10 January 2026, and Hamburg replied 3–2 at home on 10 May 2026. A new meeting will ask whether Freiburg’s control or Hamburg’s response sets the tone.
Past matches, SC Freiburg vs Hamburger SV
Match center
Starting eleven
Substitutes Hamburger SV
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12G
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25D
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14F
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45F
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37D
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15F
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8M
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27F
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43D
SC Freiburg Substitutes
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G
21
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M
27
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F
26
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D
33
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D
30
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D
5
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D
3
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F
7
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F
22
Match events
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14'⚽B. Jatta Normal Goal (Asst: A. Gronbaek)
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16'⚽I. Matanovic Normal Goal (Asst: L. Kubler)
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20'Lukas Kübler Yellow Card
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21'L. Kubler Yellow Card
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58'N. Hofler J. Manzambi
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59'N. Hofler J. Manzambi
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59'J. Makengo J. Beste
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64'⚽L. Vuskovic Normal Goal
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65'Luka Vušković Yellow Card
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65'R. Philippe O. Stange
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65'F. Balde B. Jatta
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66'F. Balde B. Jatta
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66'R. Philippe O. Stange
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67'⚽F. Balde Normal Goal (Asst: N. Remberg)
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68'P. Lienhart B. Ogbus
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68'D. Scherhant L. Kubler
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70'P. Lienhart B. Ogbus
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70'D. Scherhant L. Kubler
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71'A. Jung M. Ginter
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80'Y. Poulsen A. S. Lokonga
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86'Lucas Höler Yellow Card
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86'Nicolás Capaldo Yellow Card
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87'⚽I. Matanovic Normal Goal (Asst: V. Grifo)
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90' +6L. Lemke F. Vieira
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90' +6S. Nandja L. Vuskovic
Stats for this game
Matchup SC Freiburg VS Hamburger SV
Freiburg hold the clearer balance
Freiburg have generally found more ways to win this fixture, including a 3–1 DFB Cup semi-final victory at Hamburg on 19 April 2022. Their 2–1 league win on 10 January 2026 followed the same pattern of a close contest decided by fine details. These results give Freiburg the stronger base, while still leaving room for Hamburg to make the occasion uncomfortable.
Hamburg can change the answer
The 3–2 Hamburg victory at home on 10 May 2026 shows why the pairing remains more competitive than a simple hierarchy suggests. The clubs have also shared low-scoring draws, so the contest can turn on whether Freiburg protect a narrow lead or Hamburg sustain pressure after falling behind. A future meeting can reopen that question across league and cup settings, where context can alter the weight of each moment. Freiburg’s modest advantage therefore comes with a caveat: Hamburg only need a close contest and a strong finish to change the conversation.