Hamburger SV vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Bundesliga 2025-26

The Werkself emerged victorious when these clubs last met.

Hamburger SV are all set to battle it out against Bayer Leverkusen for their matchweek 17 contest of the 2025-26 Bundesliga. Volksparkstadion will witness this entertaining game between these clubs.

Having won four games in 16 fixtures, Hamburger SV are in 13th place on the league table at the moment. They faced a defeat at the hands of SC Freiburg in their previous matchup.

The upcoming contest is going to be a tough one for them. Despite being at home, they will be low on confidence.

Bayer Leverkusen were thrashed by VfB Stuttgart in their previous league game. They have been very inconsistent with their performances recently.

The Werkself will be away from home, but will be full of confidence due to their last two performances against Hamburger SV. They are placed fourth on the Bundesliga points table.

Kick-off:

• Location: Hamburg Norderstedt, Germany
• Stadium: Volksparkstadion
• Date: Wednesday, January 14
• Kick-off Time: 01:00 a.m. IST (Tuesday, Jan 13; 07:30 p.m. GMT/ 02:30 p.m. ET/ 11:30 a.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Hamburger: D-W-L-D-L

Leverkusen: L-D-W-W-L

Players to Watch

Luka Vuskovic (Hamburger SV)

Luka Vuskovic is going to be one of the main men in the squad for the hosts. He was the sole goal scorer for Hamburger SV in their previous league game. Vuskovic can control the ball well in the defensive back, and a top performance by him can be helpful for the hosts.

Malik Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen)

Malik Tillman will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side secure three points. He can control the midfield well and is also going to play a crucial role in the attacking front. The 23-year-old has scored three goals in 11 Bundesliga appearances this season.

Match Facts

• Bayer Leverkusen have won two of their last five matches.
• Hamburger SV have won only one of their last five games.
• The Werkself are on a two-match winning run against the Red Shorts.

Hamburg vs Bayer Leverkusen: Betting Tips and Odds

• Bayer Leverkusen to win @11/10 Betfred
• Martin Terrier to score @23/10 Star Sports
• Goals under 3.5 @8/15 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Hamburger SV will be without the services of Yussuf Poulsen, Robert Glatzel, Warmed Omari, Anssi Suhonen, Emir Sahiti, Rayan Philippe, Fabio Balde and Aboubaka Somahoro. They are not fit enough.

Patrik Schick, Axel Tape-Kobrissa and Exequiel Palacios are not going to be in action for Bayer Leverkusen due to their injuries. Eliesse Ben Seghir is on national team duty.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 82

Hamburg won: 30

Leverkusen won: 32

Draws: 20

Predicted Lineups

Hamburger SV predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Fernandes (GK); Capaldo, Vuskovic, Ramos; Jatta, Lokonga, Remberg, Muheim; Vieira, Downs, Dompe

Leverkusen predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Flekken (GK); Quansah, Andrich, Belocian; Arthur, Fernández, García, Grimaldo; Tillman, Poku; Terrier

Match Prediction

This is going to be an interesting outing for both clubs. But Bayer Leverkusen are likely to come out on top. They should secure a win against Hamburger SV in their upcoming Bundesliga clash.

Prediction: Hamburg 1-2 Leverkusen

Teleacast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports, BBC, Amazon 

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes, Canal+

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