The 2015/16 Bundesliga season is now at the halfway stage, providing the ideal time to take stock of each club's progress so far. Here, bundesliga.com puts Hamburger SV under the microscope.

The story so far

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How the spider diagram works

Hamburg appear to be going through a much-needed season of consolidation after finishing in the relegation play-off spot in each of the last two campaigns. The Red Shorts have spent most of 2015/16 in and around mid-table, picking up priceless wins over the likes of Borussia Mönchengladbach and Borussia Dortmund along the way, and go into the new year with a decent shot at the European places.

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Top facts

Hamburg have not conceded from a corner this season.HSV have conceded a league-low five first-half goals.Only FC Bayern München and Borussia Dortmund have picked up more points on the road than Hamburg (14).

Star player

Interactive table

Take a look at our to unlock a whole new world of statistical goodness pertaining to Hamburg's efforts over the course of the first half of 2015/16.

Hinrunde highlight

Victory in the Northern derby over SV Werder Bremen always goes down well with Hamburg fans. The fact Matchday 14's 3-1 triumph came on Bremen soil made the win all the sweeter...