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Everton vs Hamburg preview: Opposition lowdown, team news, how to watch

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30 Jul 2026, 8:40 am

Everton go in search of just their second pre-season win when they face Hamburg on Saturday.

The Toffees haven't enjoyed a great summer campaign of friendlies so far, with Dundee being the only win they've collected.

David Moyes' side drew 0-0 to Bolton last weekend, before losing 1-0 to Stoke City on Tuesday night.

Everton have just four more friendlies to play before their Premier League campaign gets under way, with Hamburg being their toughest opponents yet on paper.

A win over the German side would be a nice confidence boost for the Toffees, as they prepare for what many hope will be the season a place in European football is finally won once again.

So, ahead of Saturday's 4pm kick-off at the Volksparkstadion, Goodison News has you covered with all you need to know.

Hamburg: How has their pre-season gone and what can Everton expect?

Formed as SC Germania all the way back in 1887, they've been playing under their current name Hamburger Sport-Verein e.V since 1919.

They play in the Bundesliga, and enjoyed a good 2025-26 debut campaign back in the German top division, finishing 13th of 18 and comfortably avoiding relegation danger.

Die Rothosen (The Red Shorts) are led by 35-year-old manager Merlin Polzin, and will be expecting to kick-on in 2026-27 to get amongst the top half of the Bundesliga.

Hamburg have lost two of their best players from last season though, with on-loan pair Luka Vuskovic signing for Brighton and Fabio Vieira now back at Arsenal.

They've played two pre-season friendlies so far this summer, losing 3-2 to Austrian side Rapid Wien and beating 2.Bundesliga outfit FC Heidenheim 3-1 most recently.

Everton can expect a competitive game with Hamburg then, but what's the latest regarding the Toffees' team news heading into the match?

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Everton team news vs Hamburg

Goodison News has covered Everton midfielder James Garner undergoing groin surgery, and it's hoped he'll be ready for the start of the Premier League season.

Naturally then, Garner won't be playing any part against Hamburg this weekend.

Jarrad Branthwaite missed the game against Stoke, but Everton have confirmed that this was a planned strategy, and he is expected to play against Hamburg.

Meanwhile, Hayden Hackney made his Toffees debut against the Potters and looks set to keep his place in the team, whilst Tyler Dibling also shook of a knock for that match and is again expected to play this weekend.

So, how can Everton fans who aren't heading over to Germany tune into Saturday's match?

How to watch Everton vs Hamburg

It's set to be a fascinating encounter with the Bundesliga boys this weekend.

Evertonians can watch the game live via evertontv, with every away fixture this pre-season available to watch on there.

Fans can purchase one-time match passes priced at £5.99 per game.

Supporters also had the option to purchase a six-match bundle for £25, but with just three more games to play, that's not a cost-effective approach any longer.

Alternatively, fans should also be able to follow live updates from the game via Everton's social media channels.

Luka Vuskovic