Hamburg will look to make it three consecutive Bundesliga wins when they take on Stuttgart at the Volksparkstadion on Saturday.
The home side have won their last three matches across all competitions, including friendlies, but have a poor record against the visitors.
Stuttgart have won four games in a row (including friendlies), and are expected to maintain their good form, odds that readers can take advantage of with the help of our Coral welcome offer.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Hamburg vs Stuttgart key stats
- Eight of Hamburg's last 10 matches have produced Over 2.5 goals.
- Stuttgart have scored the opening goals in four of their last five goals.
- The visitors have not conceded in their last four matches (including friendlies).
Hamburg vs Stuttgart preview: Goals expected
Hamburg vs Stuttgart — Tale of the Tape
| Hamburg | vs | Stuttgart |
|---|---|---|
| 12th | Position | 11th |
| 6 | Points | 6 |
| 5 | Goals For | 8 |
| 15 | Goals Against | 9 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 14th (H) | Home / Away Rank | 10th (A) |
Hamburg made a poor start to the season, losing their opening three matches.
However, they have since turned things around by winning their next two games against Koln and Hoffenheim.
The Red Shorts have conceded 15 goals so far this season and are yet to keep a clean sheet at home.
Hamburg could be without as many as seven players, including forward Patson Daka, who is struggling with a hamstring injury, and midfielders Albert Sambi Lokonga (knock) and Nicolai Remberg (knee).
Stuttgart sit 11th in the Bundesliga table with six points, having won two matches and lost three.
They head into this fixture on the back of a 3-0 victory over Slovan in the Champions League, which marked their second win in the competition after a 3-1 triumph over Viking.
Sebastian Hoeness has now guided his side to consecutive victories ahead of Saturday's clash, boosting their confidence.
Both of Die Roten's league victories have come away from home, but they need to tighten up defensively after conceding nine goals in the Bundesliga so far.
Hamburg vs Stuttgart form guide & betting tips
| Hamburg | vs | Stuttgart |
|---|---|---|
LLLWW |
Form | LWLLW |
| 6 | Points | 6 |
| 12th | Form Table | 11th |
| 5 | Goals For | 8 |
| 15 | Goals Against | 9 |
LLLWW |
Form (All Comps) | WLLWW |
Whispers predicts: Hamburg 1-2 Stuttgart
Stuttgart have won five of their last six meetings with Hamburg and are priced at 1.83 to claim all three points.
Both teams have scored in eight of the last 10 encounters between the sides, making BTTS – Yes at 1.40 a tempting option.
Each of the last six meetings has produced at least three goals, making Over 2.5 goals at 1.42 an appealing bet.
Stuttgart have led at half-time in four of their last five matches and are backed to do so again at 2.30.
> Both teams to score at 1.40 | Likelihood: High
> Over 2.5 goals at 1.42 | Likelihood: High
> Stuttgart to score first at 1.65 | Likelihood: Medium
> HT: Stuttgart at 2.30 | Likelihood: Medium