"Hamburger SV head into Friday's derby looking for their first league win of the campaign, having shown defensive resilience in their 0-0 draw with Borussia Monchengladbach. After allowing several dangerous first-half chances, Merlin Polzin's men tightened up after the break, restricting their opponents to just two efforts inside the box from open play. The Red Shorts began their season with a 2-1 DFB-Pokal win at Pirmasens, but consistency has been lacking: just two clean sheets in their past eight competitive outings highlight ongoing defensive concerns."
"Hamburg have struggled at home recently, losing two of their last four matches at the Volksparkstadion and winning just once, while conceding seven goals. Hamburger have not faced St Pauli in the Bundesliga since 2011, but in nine encounters this decade they hold the upper hand in recent clashes, with two wins and a draw in the last three meetings. Now, they aim to build momentum in front of their home fans against their city rivals."
Both Hamburger SV and St. Pauli enter the weekend still seeking their first Bundesliga victory. Hamburg recorded a 0-0 draw with Borussia Monchengladbach after showing defensive resilience by tightening up after the break and limiting chances. The team began with a 2-1 DFB-Pokal win at Pirmasens but has shown inconsistency, with just two clean sheets in eight competitive matches and patchy recent form. Home results have been mixed, with two losses in the last four at the Volksparkstadion and seven goals conceded. Key defenders look set to start, while Immanuel Pherai remains unavailable and Bakery Jatta faces a thigh issue.
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