Wednesday night’s entertainment in the Bundesliga comes from the Volksparkstadion as Hamburger SV welcome Bayer Leverkusen for what promises to be a tasty encounter.
Can the hosts shake off their recent league defeat, or will the visitors continue their push for the top four? Read our Hamburger SV vs Bayer Leverkusen prediction and preview to find out, but don’t forget to also check out our other Bundesliga predictions here.
Contents
- 1 Hamburger SV vs Bayer Leverkusen prediction: Travel sick visitors face tough test
- 2 Correct score prediction: Hamburger SV 1-1 Bayer Leverkusen
- 3 Pre-game odds and win probability: Bayer backed by the bookies
- 4 Most recent H2Hs: Leverkusen eyeing up hat-trick
- 5 Hamburger SV preview: Red Shorts defending an impressive home record
- 6 Bayer Leverkusen preview: Busy schedule for the visitors
- 7 Player to watch: Patrik Schick
Hamburger SV vs Bayer Leverkusen prediction: Travel sick visitors face tough test
Key Stats
- Eight of the previous 12 Bundesliga matches at the Volksparkstadion have seen both teams score.
- Hamburg have lost one of their last seven Bundesliga games.
- Bayer Leverkusen are yet to bag a clean sheet away from home in the Bundesliga.
- Bayer Leverkusen have only managed two wins from their last six away matches in the league.
Correct score prediction: Hamburger SV 1-1 Bayer Leverkusen
Hamburg’s six-match unbeaten run in the Bundesliga came to an abrupt end when Die Rothosen were beaten 2-1 by RB Leipzig last weekend.
The result leaves HSV just four points above the bottom three, meaning Merlin Polzin’s side still have a lot of work to do before they can officially plan for another season in the Bundesliga.
When it comes to Bayer Leverkusen, Kasper Hjulmand’s side find themselves six points adrift of the top four after enduring a frustrating run of results.
Die Werkself have only managed one win from their previous four Bundesliga games – a run which includes a defeat at Union Berlin and a draw at home to Mainz last weekend.
Leverkusen’s hopes of winning the Champions League this season are slim, meaning the club will need to secure a top-four finish if they are to remain in the European elite for another season.
However, with four defeats from their last eight matches on the road, Leverkusen will have to hit the restart button on their poor away form if they are to grab all three points at the Volksparkstadion.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bayer backed by the bookies
HOME: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
AWAY: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Looking at those Hamburger SV vs Bayer Leverkusen odds, the bookmakers are sticking with the Champions League-chasing visitors to take all three points.
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Most recent H2Hs: Leverkusen eyeing up hat-trick
Hamburg and Bayer Leverkusen have not gone head-to-head in eight years, meaning any head-to-head data is unlikely to make any impact on Wednesday’s encounter.
Nevertheless, it is worth pointing out that Leverkusen have won four of their previous five matches, including their latest two meetings.
Hamburg, meanwhile, have tasted one victory in seven matches, though on a positive note, that one success did come at the Volksparkstadion.
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Hamburger SV preview: Red Shorts defending an impressive home record
Last weekend’s defeat against RB Leipzig was Hamburg’s first home Bundesliga loss since October – a stat which underlines just how strong Die Rothosen can be at the Volksparkstadion.
Head coach Polzin will be looking for a return to winning ways, though that may prove easier said than done considering the number of absentees.
Miro Muheim, for instance, is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season. In terms of injuries, Albert Gronbaek, Bakery Jatta and Alexander Rossing-Lelesiit will be sidelined.
Predicted lineup: Heuer Fernandes (GK), Capaldo, Vuskovic, Torunarigha, Gocholeishvili, Fabio Vieira, Remberg, Mikelbrencis, Konigsdorffer, Downs & Otele
Last five matches
01/03/26: Hamburger SV 1-2 RB Leipzig (Bundesliga)
20/02/26: Mainz 05 1-1 Hamburger SV (Bundesliga)
14/02/26: Hamburger SV 3-2 Union Berlin (Bundesliga)
07/02/26: Heidenheim 0-2 Hamburger SV (Bundesliga)
31/01/26: Hamburger SV 2-2 Bayern Munich (Bundesliga)
Bayer Leverkusen preview: Busy schedule for the visitors
The games are coming thick and fast for Bayer Leverkusen, who have a round-of-16 Champions League clash with Arsenal just around the corner.
The visitors have got a huge run of fixtures over the next few weeks, but they will have to tackle those matches without several injured players.
Loic Bade, Ben Seghir, Mark Flekken, Nathan Tella, Lucas Vazquez and Arthur are all currently out of action.
Alejandro Grimaldo and Edmond Tapsoba are both on four yellow cards each, meaning they will have to be on their best behaviour in order to avoid a suspension.
Predicted lineup: Blaswich (GK), Quansah, Andrich, Tapsoba, Palacios, Aleix Garcia, Tape, Maza, Grimaldo, Poku & Schick
Last five matches
28/02/26: Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Mainz 05 (Bundesliga)
24/02/26: Bayer Leverkusen 0-0 Olympiacos (UEFA Champions League)
21/02/26: Union Berlin 1-0 Bayer Leverkusen (Bundesliga)
18/02/26: Olympiacos 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen (UEFA Champions League)
14/02/26: Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 St. Pauli (Bundesliga)
Player to watch: Patrik Schick
With four goals in seven games across all competitions, Patrik Schick is expected to provide a serious attacking threat on Wednesday night.
The Czech forward has only netted seven Bundesliga goals, which is a big dip when you compare that to his tally of 21 last season. Nevertheless, Hamburg’s leaky defence could give him an opportunity to build his numbers.