RBL Leipzig RB Leipzig - HSV Hamburg Hamburg

Sun, 13.09.202613:30 PM

Red Bull Arena

Third time lucky for Nkunku?

Ahead of Matchday 3, Leipzig have had the most shots in the division (42) and boast the highest xG (6.2). However, Christopher Nkunku is yet to score on his return after six attempts on goal.

Second-season wobble

After finishing 13th in their first Bundesliga season since 2017/18, Hamburg have now made their worst-ever start to a top-flight campaign, with zero points and a -7 goal difference.

Predicted line-up: Hamburger SV

Predicted Formation:3-4-2-1

The confirmed starting line-up will be published around 60 minutes before kick-off.

Predicted line-up: RB Leipzig

Predicted Formation:4-3-3

The confirmed starting line-up will be published around 60 minutes before kick-off.

2:03

Watch: Hamburg 1-2 RB Leipzig - previous meeting

Rômulo and Yan Diomande found the net as the Saxony club overturned a 1-0 deficit to secure a comeback victory in Hamburg on Matchday 24 of 2025/26.

1:04

Watch: Werder Bremen 3-1 RB Leipzig - last time out

Ridlu Baku's strike in the sixth minute of stoppage time on his 250th Bundesliga appearance proved nothing but a consolation as Martín Demichelis' Leipzig suffered a 3-1 defeat against Werder Bremen.

1:01

Watch: Hamburg 0-5 Mainz - last time out

Merlin Polzin's charges remain winless in the Bundesliga this season after suffering a heavy 5-0 defeat against Mainz on Matchday 2, their second straight loss.

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