Match Preview vs Fortuna Düsseldorf

Our Opponents: 

Under former HSV Head Coach Daniel Thioune, Düsseldorf have been there or there-abouts heading to the luxurious playoff position in the table. Currently sitting in 4th place but seven points adrift in a tight battle with the next few teams below. A spirited side since the Rückrunde with only two defeats since the restart from the World Cup. Last time out before the international break, a thrilling 2-5 victory away in Rostock tells the tale of a side ready to try and join the promotion battle once again. Striker David Kownacki will be one to watch out for, 11 goals and 8 assists for the Polish striker this season as Fortuna seem to have found there answer to a goal scorer outside of Rouwen Hennings.

Match Facts:

Glatzel always scores against Fortuna as an HSVer 

With 22 goals last year and currently 16 this season, top scorer Robert Glatzel is the first Hamburg player since Ivica Olic to score in double figures in two consecutive seasons. Most recently, "Bobby" failed to score in 4 of the last 5 games, but the centre forward always scored against Fortuna Düsseldorf, scoring a total of 4 goals in 6 2. Liga duels with the Rhinelanders.  

More than 15,000 HSVers in Düsseldorf

Dinner is served in two senses: Hamburger SV will play in a special jersey on Friday evening to mark the 30th anniversary of the Supporters Club and will be supported by more than 15,000 HSVers in Düsseldorf. Tremendous support! In doing so, the HSV supporters will ensure a sell-out crowd at the Merkur Spiel-Arena for the first time since 2019.   

Düsseldorf with a run 

Düsseldorf have recently had their best run this season, remaining unbeaten for 4 games in a row for the first time (3 wins, 1 draw). As a result, Fortuna have jumped to 4th place in the table - their best position since Matchday 10. Nevertheless, Thioune's team is still 7 points behind relegation place 3, which is currently occupied by HSV.