The historic rivalry between Hamburger SV (HSV) and Bayer Leverkusen has featured several hard-fought encounters in the Bundesliga and the DFB-Pokal. In 84 meetings to date, the record has been evenly balanced, though slightly in Bayer Leverkusen’s favour, with HSV winning 30 matches and Leverkusen 33; 21 matches ended in a draw.
These clashes are characterised by fierce commitment, strong tackling and emotional moments that captivate fans in both Hamburg and Leverkusen. Time and again, Bayer Leverkusen have managed to produce standout moments through their technical quality and pace, pushing HSV to their limits. These encounters reflect the development of both clubs within German professional football and remain an exciting chapter in their shared history.
The historic rivalry between Hamburger SV (HSV) and Bayer Leverkusen has featured several hard-fought encounters in the Bundesliga and the DFB-Pokal. In 84 meetings to date, the record has been evenly balanced, though slightly in Bayer Leverkusen’s favour, with HSV winning 30 matches and Leverkusen 33; 21 matches ended in a draw.
These clashes are characterised by fierce commitment, strong tackling and emotional moments that captivate fans in both Hamburg and Leverkusen. Time and again, Bayer Leverkusen have managed to produce standout moments through their technical quality and pace, pushing HSV to their limits. These encounters reflect the development of both clubs within German professional football and remain an exciting chapter in their shared history.
The historic rivalry between Hamburger SV (HSV) and Bayer Leverkusen has featured several hard-fought encounters in the Bundesliga and the DFB-Pokal. In 84 meetings to date, the record has been evenly balanced, though slightly in Bayer Leverkusen’s favour, with HSV winning 30 matches and Leverkusen 33; 21 matches ended in a draw.
These clashes are characterised by fierce commitment, strong tackling and emotional moments that captivate fans in both Hamburg and Leverkusen. Time and again, Bayer Leverkusen have managed to produce standout moments through their technical quality and pace, pushing HSV to their limits. These encounters reflect the development of both clubs within German professional football and remain an exciting chapter in their shared history.
The last encounter
The last meeting between Hamburger SV and Bayer 04 Leverkusen took place on 16 May 2026 and ended in a hard-fought 1–1 draw. HSV proved to be a disciplined opponent, holding their own defensively and creating important chances, whilst Leverkusen had more possession and chances overall.
Leverkusen had previously won the first leg at the Volksparkstadion in March 2026 by a score of 1–0, meaning the Werkself held a slight overall advantage over the course of the season.
The match once again showcased the typical nature of this fixture: intense effort from both sides, an open exchange of attacks at times, and a close result overall. For HSV, the draw was an important point gained, whilst Leverkusen were unable to come away as winners despite having the upper hand in terms of play.
