won 39 of 118 settled GS picks · +70.4u profit · this pick: Serhou Guirassy to score @ 2.90 · 2 units
⚡ Why this pick
Dortmund lost 1-2 to Bayern Munich
Guirassy is expected to lead the line
Beier is likely to support the attack
Karetsas is expected to start behind t
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Borussia Dortmund
3-4-3
● Confirmed
45
⚽↓54′
Konstantelias
9
⚽
Guirassy
19
↓74′
Karetsas
24
Svensson
8
↓74′
Nmecha
7
Bellingham
14
↓84′
Beier
22
Gadou
3
Anton
26
↓74′
Ryerson
1
Kobel
Bench (13)
Marcel Sabitzer ↑54′ · Joey Veerman ↑74′ · Filippo Mane ↑74′ · Samuele Inacio ↑74′ · Kaua Prates ↑84′ · Fabio Silva · Alexander Meyer · Mathis Albert · Luca Reggiani · Carney Chukwuemeka · Ramy Bensebaini · Nico Schlotterbeck · Emre Can
Coach · Niko Kovac
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Borussia Dortmund vs Hamburger SV Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-08-27 20:02 UTC
Serhou Guirassy leads Dortmund into Bundesliga opener against Hamburg
Serhou Guirassy enters the new Bundesliga season as the focal point of the Borussia Dortmund attack, tasked with spearheading a side eager to shake off the disappointment of their recent Super Cup exit. With the Signal Iduna Park ready for the opening matchday, the forward’s ability to find space and clinical finishing will be the primary concern for the visitors.
Leading the line under pressure
Head coach Niko Kovac has been clear about his expectations, framing this match as an essential statement game for Dortmund. The club’s messaging throughout the week has emphasized that the team must deliver an immediate performance to set the tone for the campaign. Guirassy, supported by Maximilian Beier and Konstantinos Karetsas, will be expected to translate this intensity into early goals against a disciplined Hamburg defensive unit.
Expected lineups and defensive challenges
Borussia Dortmund face a significant hurdle in their backline, with both Nico Schlotterbeck and Ramy Bensebaini sidelined for the opener. The expected defensive quartet of Daniel Svensson, Waldemar Anton, Joane Gadou, and Julian Ryerson will need to coordinate quickly to protect Gregor Kobel. For Hamburg, the expected XI features the dynamic Albert Groenbaek, who arrives in Dortmund carrying significant momentum after a prolific run in recent matches.
Hamburg’s momentum and the threat of Groenbaek
Hamburger SV arrive at the Signal Iduna Park buoyed by a strong showing in the DFB Pokal, where they secured a comfortable victory over SC Verl. Albert Groenbaek has been a standout performer, netting five goals in his last five appearances, and he will likely be the primary creative force alongside Patson Daka. With Warmed Omari missing due to injury, the visitors will look to their midfield trio of Albert Sambi Lokonga, Nicolai Remberg, and Martin Adeline to disrupt Dortmund’s rhythm and feed their attacking threats.
Historical context and tactical expectations
Recent history between these two sides suggests a competitive encounter, with Dortmund narrowly edging their last meeting 3-2 in the Bundesliga back in March 2026. While Dortmund often enjoy the backing of a fervent home crowd, the tactical battle in the middle of the park will be crucial. With Kovac demanding a high-intensity start, the match is set to be an early test of both sides' defensive resilience and attacking cohesion under the pressure of the opening weekend.
Hamburger SV
3-4-2-1
● Confirmed
27
↓67′
Daka
11
Groenbaek
5
↓67′
Adeline
37
↓89′
Lemke
6
Sambi Lokonga
21
Remberg
18
↓82′
Jatta
23
↓82′
Torunarigha
33
Bornauw
24
Capaldo
1
Heuer Fernandes
Bench (13)
Terem Moffi ↑67′ · Otto Stange ↑67′ · Bilal Nadir ↑82′ · Yussuf Poulsen ↑82′ · Rayan Philippe ↑89′ · Daniel Elfadli · Sander Tangvik · Kofi Amoako · Shafiq Nandja · Emir Sahiti · Miro Muheim · Warmed Omari · Alexander Roessing
Coach · Merlin Polzin
Confirmed by FIFA officials.
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