Confirmed lineups: Hamburger SV vs. Mainz 05

Hamburger SV and 1. FSV Mainz 05 are set to face off in the penultimate Bundesliga matchday 2 game, both teams seeking their first goal and win of the season. Hamburg's recent transfers have added new faces to their lineup, with Fábio Vieira on a permanent deal and Zakaria El Ouahdi and David Møller Wolfe bolstering the fullback positions.

Louis Lemke is expected to make his full debut at Volksparkstadion, marking a significant milestone as he becomes the club's youngest 16-year-old scorer. Mainz, meanwhile, made headway in the transfer market early, allowing key players to depart but showing no interest in securing replacements. Their coach, Andreas Hanche-Olsen, started the campaign with a goalless draw against recently-promoted Paderborn, signaling a cautious approach in the league.

Fischer's side, however, has not been as vulnerable in terms of squad depth as they were in the previous season. Dominik Kohr's injury forces Mainz to adjust, but Stefan Posch is now ready to start. Historically, Hamburger SV has enjoyed a stronger record in this fixture, with Rayan Philippe scoring twice in a 4-0 victory during last year's campaign.

As the teams prepare for their home debut, fans can anticipate an exciting clash between the two teams, with the predicted lineups available for preview.