Dynamo Dresden kicked off summer prep with a dominant 4-0 win over KSV Hessen Kassel – their third consecutive pre-season victory. In front of 3,500 fans in Großenhain, head coach Thomas Stamm rotated his entire squad, who responded with four goals. Nico Künzel (38') opened the scoring, while Jonas Oehmichen, new signing Kaan Inanoglu (87') and Niklas Remus (89') sealed the win. Currently, Dynamo Dresden sits 11th in the 2. Bundesliga with 0 points, facing Holstein Kiel (12th) in their first league game on March 13, 2027 – but these test matches offer early clues about their season ambitions.

Who scored for Dynamo Dresden – and who made their debut?

Nico Künzel (19) was the first to score with a header in the 38th minute, but the real surprise came in the second half. Thomas Keller, signed just last Friday, started in goal and earned Stamm’s trust immediately. Even more impressive: three of the four goals came in the last 12 minutes. Kaan Inanoglu (87'), who joined from Fortuna Düsseldorf in January, and Niklas Remus (89') showed why the coach brought them into the squad. Stamm also gave minutes to several youth players – a sign of long-term planning.

Why the Kassel win matters more than the points

The game against Regionalliga Süd side KSV Hessen Kassel wasn’t about league standings but preparation for the upcoming season. Dynamo Dresden remains undefeated and without a goal conceded in their pre-season games – a rarity in the 2. Bundesliga, where even top teams like Holstein Kiel or Fortuna Düsseldorf struggled defensively last season. Notably, the entire starting XI was rotated, suggesting Stamm is managing squad depth ahead of the March 13, 2027 opener against Holstein Kiel.

What’s next after the test match – and where’s the team heading?

Following the win in Großenhain, Dynamo Dresden travels to Austria’s Windischgarsten on Thursday, where they’ll face Bundesliga side Grazer AK on July 18. The match against a top-flight opponent is a rare opportunity for the Saxons to test themselves under pressure. Currently, Dynamo Dresden has scored and conceded zero goals in the 2026/27 season – a record unmatched in the 2. Bundesliga. Whether this trend continues in league play remains to be seen, but these test matches show: the team is actively working on their attack.