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Hamburger SV vs VfB Stuttgart Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 17-10-2026
Oct 1713:30
Match Prediction
Expected score: Hamburger SV 1-2 VfB Stuttgart
Hamburger SVDrawVfB Stuttgart
Over 2.5 goalsYes (70%)
Both teams to scoreYes (68%)
Hamburger SV host VfB Stuttgart in Bundesliga Regular Season matchday 6 at the Volksparkstadion. Both sides sit level on 6 points in mid-table, separated only by goal difference. Stuttgart arrive as the favourites in this encounter, backed by superior recent form and a more resilient defensive record.
Team form
Hamburger SV
Hamburg have won their last two league games, beating Hoffenheim 3-2 away and Köln 2-1 at home. However, those victories mask a fragile underlying picture: they conceded 5 goals to both Leipzig and Mainz earlier in the campaign. Over their last five matches, they have scored just 5 goals while shipping 15 — an average of 1.0 scored and 3.0 conceded per game. Their possession and shot count in the most recent outing (36% and 4 shots on goal) suggest they are relying on counter-attacking opportunities rather than controlling play.
VfB Stuttgart
Stuttgart won 2-0 at Paderborn in their last fixture, extending their record to two victories in five matches. They have been more consistent in defence, conceding 9 goals across the same span compared to Hamburg's 15. Their attacking output of 1.6 goals per game is also superior. In their last match, they dominated possession at 49% and generated 8 shots on goal, with an expected goals figure of 2.45 — evidence of a side creating clear-cut chances.
Head-to-head
The teams have not met since 2018, when they drew 1-1. Stuttgart won three of the four meetings before that, all at home, though Hamburg did secure an away victory in 2013. The historical balance favours Stuttgart, though the gap between the sides is narrow.
Key factors
Stuttgart's defensive solidity — conceding 1.8 goals per game versus Hamburg's 3.0 — is the decisive factor. Hamburg's attack has shown spark in recent weeks but remains inconsistent; they will struggle to break down a Stuttgart side that has kept shape and limited clear chances. Stuttgart's midfield, led by playmakers in their last lineup, should control tempo and dictate terms. Hamburg's counter-attacking threat, evident in their win over Hoffenheim, cannot be ignored, but Stuttgart's superior possession and chance creation suggest they will limit those opportunities. The bookmakers price both teams to score at 1.37, reflecting the likelihood of an open contest, though Stuttgart should edge the balance of play.
Prediction
Stuttgart enter as the favourite on the basis of recent form, defensive discipline, and attacking efficiency. They have won more convincingly, conceded fewer goals, and generated more chances in comparable fixtures. Hamburg's defensive vulnerabilities — averaging 3.0 goals conceded per game — leave them exposed to Stuttgart's creative players. While Hamburg's recent wins show they can score, their overall season output of 1.0 goal per game suggests they will find it difficult to trouble Stuttgart consistently. The expected goals balance favours the visitors, and their superior control of possession in their last outing indicates they should dictate the match.
Stuttgart are favoured to take the points. Their defensive organisation and attacking threat should prove too much for a Hamburg side still seeking consistency. Expect a fairly open game with both sides likely to score, but Stuttgart should emerge with the victory.
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Recent Form
Hamburger SV
W
W
W
L
L
VfB Stuttgart
W
W
W
L
L
Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  SC Freiburg | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| 2 |  Borussia Dortmund | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| 3 |  Bayern München | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| 4 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 5 |  RB Leipzig | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| 6 |  FC Augsburg | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 7 |  Werder Bremen | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 8 |  FSV Mainz 05 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 9 |  SV Elversberg | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 10 |  1. FC Köln | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 11 |  VfB Stuttgart | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 12 |  Hamburger SV | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 13 |  FC Schalke 04 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 14 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 15 |  SC Paderborn 07 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 16 |  Union Berlin | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 17 |  1899 Hoffenheim | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 18 |  Borussia Mönchengladbach | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
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