A strong Hamburger SV side outclassed 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 in a pre-season friendly on July 25, 2026, securing a 3–1 victory at Heidenheim’s Voith-Arena. The match, part of both clubs' summer preparations, saw HSV demonstrate superior fitness and attacking fluidity against a Heidenheim team still integrating new signings.

Match Overview

Kick-off at 19:30 saw the Bundesliga 2 hosts face a Hamburg side aiming to build momentum ahead of the new season. The friendly allowed coaches to rotate squads, but the intensity was high, with both sides eager to impress. Hamburger SV, relegated from the Bundesliga in recent years, showed their quality with a dominant performance.

Key Moments

• 8th minute – HSV lead: A quick counter-attack ended with striker Robert Glatzel finishing low into the corner after a precise through ball from Jonas Meffert.
• 32nd minute – Heidenheim equaliser: A set-piece goal from defender Tim Siersleben levelled the score, heading in from a corner after a flick-on.
• 44th minute – HSV restore lead: Winger Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer cut inside from the right and curled a shot into the far post.
• 68th minute – HSV seal win: Substitute midfielder Elijah Krause scored with a deflected strike from the edge of the box, making it 3–1.

Tactical Story

Heidenheim started in their typical 3-4-3 system but struggled to contain HSV’s width and movement. Hamburger SV’s 4-2-3-1 allowed them to press high and win the second balls, often turning defence into attack rapidly. Heidenheim’s equaliser came from a set piece, their only real moment of sustained threat.

Standout Players

• Robert Glatzel (Hamburger SV) – Forward: Scored the opener and held up play effectively, linking with midfield.
• Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer (Hamburger SV) – Winger: A constant menace down the flank, scoring a fine solo goal.
• Tim Siersleben (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) – Defender: Scored his team’s only goal and was solid defensively despite the scoreline.

Pre-season Significance

The friendly win gave Hamburger SV confidence ahead of their 2. Bundesliga campaign, while Heidenheim gained valuable playing time for new arrivals. Both coaches used the match to test tactical variations, with HSV’s sharpness suggesting they could challenge for promotion this season.