Hamburger SV 3-2 Werder Bremen: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Hamburger SV 3-2 Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga on Sunday, 07 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Hamburger SV secured a 3-2 victory over Werder Bremen in a tightly contested Bundesliga match. The game remained goalless until Jens Stage put Werder Bremen ahead in the 45th minute, giving them a slender lead at the break despite Hamburger SV’s edge in possession. Coming into this fixture on the back of a mixed run with two wins, a draw and two losses in their last five league games, Hamburger SV showed resilience to turn things around in the second half.

Albert Sambi Lokonga equalised for Hamburger SV in the 63rd minute, before Luka Vuskovic gave them the lead in the 75th. Justin Njinmah quickly pulled Werder Bremen level again in the 78th minute, but Yussuf Poulsen’s 84th-minute strike proved decisive for the hosts. Werder Bremen, who had only one win in their previous five outings, pushed hard late on but could not find another equaliser, leaving Hamburger SV to claim back-to-back home wins.

Hamburger SV held a slight edge in possession at 54% compared to Werder Bremen’s 46%, which allowed them to control more of the game’s rhythm and complete far more successful dribbles with 73 against 36, highlighting their effectiveness in breaking lines. They also earned five corners to Bremen’s three, suggesting better territory in attacking areas, while both sides recorded two assists each, pointing to efficient build-up play for the goals. Werder Bremen accumulated six yellow cards against Hamburger SV’s two, indicating a more fractious approach that may have disrupted their flow, with no red cards issued to either team.

On substitutions, Hamburger SV used all five available, starting with Ransford Königsdörffer replacing Rayan Philippe and Miro Muheim coming on for Aboubaka Soumahoro at 59’, followed by Yussuf Poulsen for Fábio Vieira and Giorgi Gocholeishvili for Bakery Jatta at 83’, and finally Fabio Baldé for Jean-Luc Dompé in the 90+2nd minute. Werder Bremen made three changes, with Justin Njinmah replacing Keke Topp at 69’, Victor Boniface for Cameron Puertas at 79’, and Samuel Mbangula for Marco Grüll at 88’, which brought fresh energy but could not overturn the deficit. No penalties were taken by either side, and there were no injury-time goals beyond the regular tally.

The match’s momentum shifted dramatically in the second half after Jens Stage’s 45th-minute goal had given Werder Bremen a halftime lead, assisted by Romano Schmid. Hamburger SV responded with Albert Sambi Lokonga’s equaliser in the 63rd minute, assisted by substitute Ransford Königsdörffer, following double changes at 59’ where he and Miro Muheim came on for Rayan Philippe and Aboubaka Soumahoro respectively. Luka Vuskovic then put Hamburger SV ahead in the 75th minute with an assist from Fábio Vieira, but Justin Njinmah levelled for Werder Bremen in the 78th, again assisted by Romano Schmid, keeping the contest alive.

Discipline played a role with Werder Bremen picking up multiple yellow cards, including Jens Stage at 32’, Keke Topp at 62’, Marco Grüll at 69’, Marco Friedl at 74’, Karim Coulibaly at 90+4’, and Romano Schmid at 90+5’, while Hamburger SV saw Luka Vuskovic booked at 56’ and Nicolai Remberg at 90+7’. The decisive moment came in the 84th minute when Yussuf Poulsen, who had replaced Fábio Vieira just a minute earlier alongside Giorgi Gocholeishvili for Bakery Jatta, scored with an assist from Miro Muheim to seal the win. Late substitutions like Justin Njinmah for Keke Topp at 69’ and others for Werder Bremen added threat, but Hamburger SV’s final change of Fabio Baldé for Jean-Luc Dompé in stoppage time helped them hold firm.

Hamburger SV lined up in a 3-4-3 formation that emphasised width and defensive solidity, allowing players like Bakery Jatta and Jean-Luc Dompé to push forward effectively. Standout partnerships included Luka Vuskovic in defence, who scored and contributed despite his yellow card, and midfielders such as Albert Sambi Lokonga, whose goal highlighted his central role. Substitutes like Ransford Königsdörffer, Miro Muheim, Yussuf Poulsen, Giorgi Gocholeishvili and Fabio Baldé made key impacts after coming on, with Poulsen’s late goal proving vital.

Werder Bremen deployed a 4-2-3-1 setup that focused on midfield control and quick transitions, with Romano Schmid providing two assists to underline his creative influence. Key figures included Jens Stage, who scored but also received a yellow card, and Justin Njinmah, who came on as a substitute for Keke Topp and netted a crucial equaliser. Other bookings went to players like Marco Friedl, Marco Grüll, Karim Coulibaly and Romano Schmid, while changes such as Victor Boniface for Cameron Puertas and Samuel Mbangula for Marco Grüll aimed to boost their attack.

Albert Sambi Lokonga earned Bwin’s Man of the Match award for his composed performance in midfield, scoring one goal that kickstarted Hamburger SV’s comeback in the 63rd minute. Although he recorded no assists or big chances created, his two key passes demonstrated his ability to unlock defences and maintain control. Starting the game, Lokonga’s contributions stood out in a match where Hamburger SV needed midfield drive to overcome Werder Bremen’s resistance.

Recent Bundesliga matches:

• Win: 3-2 vs Werder Bremen (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs VfB Stuttgart (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs FC Augsburg (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Borussia Dortmund (H)
• Loss: 1-4 vs FC Köln (A)

Recent Bundesliga matches:

• Loss: 2-3 vs Hamburger SV (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs FC Köln (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs RB Leipzig (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs VfL Wolfsburg (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs FSV Mainz 05 (A)

Hamburger SV have just claimed a 3-2 win over Werder Bremen, boosting their position to 13th with 15 points after a recent form that includes two consecutive home victories but also losses on the road. This result sets them up for a challenging away trip to TSG Hoffenheim on 2025-12-13 at 14:30, where the hosts sit fifth with 23 points and could test Hamburger SV’s ability to build momentum. A positive outcome would help them climb the table and distance themselves from the lower reaches, especially given their mixed results in recent away games.

Werder Bremen have just suffered a 3-2 defeat to Hamburger SV, leaving them in 11th place with 16 points following a run of form that features only one win in their last five league matches, including draws and losses. They now face VfB Stuttgart at home on 2025-12-14 at 18:30, with the visitors currently sixth on 22 points, presenting an opportunity to bounce back and solidify their mid-table standing. Securing points here would be crucial to avoid slipping further, building on their ability to earn draws against solid opposition in recent outings.

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