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

14 points separate the two sides on the points table.

Matchday 24 of the Bundesliga 2025-26 will take us to the Volksparkstadion, where Hamburg will host Bayer Leverkusen in an exciting clash. With six wins, eight draws, and nine losses in the opening 23 matches, Hamburger SV have accumulated 26 points so far this season. The home side are coming into this game after suffering a 2-1 loss against RB Leipzig and will be motivated to get back to winning ways.

Bayer Leverkusen, on the other hand, are placed sixth in the points table. They had a difficult start to the season on and off the pitch, but have bounced back in recent weeks. Leverkusen have registered 12 wins, four draws, and seven losses in their opening 23 matches and have clinched 40 points so far. The visitors played a 1-1 draw against Mainz on the previous matchday.

Kick-off:

• Location: Hamburg, Germany
• Stadium: Volksparkstadion
• Date and Kickoff time: March 5, Thursday – 01:00 am IST; March 4, Wednesday – 07:30 pm GMT/02:30 pm ET/11:30 am PT
• Referee: Not decided
• VAR: In Use

Form:

Hamburger SV(in all competitions): L-D-W-W-D

Bayer Leverkusen(in all competitions): D-D-L-W-W

Players to watch out for:

Rayan Philippe (Hamburger SV)

The 25-year-old striker is having an incredible season for Hamburger SV so far. In 10 starts, Philippe has registered five goals, and he is currently the top goalscorer for Hamburger SV in the Bundesliga. His attacking awareness is great, and he reads the game very well, too.

Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen)

The Spanish international is having yet another incredible season. He is very hardworking and brings a lot of intensity to the pitch. Grimaldo is also known for his effectiveness from set-pieces and also has an outstanding passing range. He currently has five goals and five assists in the Bundesliga.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 2-1 win for Bayer Leverkusen.
• Hamburger SV lost 2-1 against RB Leipzig in their last game.
• Bayer Leverkusen played a 1-1 draw against Mainz in their last game.

Hamburger SV vs Bayer Leverkusen: Betting tips & odds

• Tip 1: Bayer Leverkusen to win – 1.66 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.98 by Dafabet
• Tip 3: Goals over 2.75 – 1.67 by 1XBET

Injury and Team News:

Alexander Røssing-Lelesiit, Albert Grønbaek, and Bakery Jatta will be unavailable for the home side as they are still recovering from their respective injuries. Shafiq Nandja will also miss out due to the accumulation of yellow cards.

Leverkusen, on the other hand are going through an injury crisis right now. They will be without the likes of Eliesse Ben Seghir, Nathan Tella, Mark Flekken, Malik Tillman, Loïc Badé, Martin Terrier, and Arthur for their clash against Hamburger SV.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 33

Hamburger SV won: 12

Bayer Leverkusen won: 14

Draws: 7

Predicted Lineups:

Hamburger SV (3-4-3)

Fernandes(GK); Torunarigha, Vušković, Capaldo; Muheim, Remberg, Vieira, Mikelbrencis; Otele, Königsdörffer, Downs

Bayer Leverkusen (3-4-2-1)

Blaswich(GK); Tapsoba, Andrich, Quansah; Vázquez, Palacios, Fernández, Grimaldo; Hofmann, Poku; Schick

Match Prediction:

The visitors are in a race to qualify for European football. Therefore, Leverkusen are expected to register an impressive away win against Hamburger SV.

Prediction: Hamburger SV 1-2 Bayer Leverkusen

Telecast details:

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports, BBC, Amazon

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes, Canal+

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