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Everton continue their preparation for the 2026-27 Premier League season, with the Merseysiders set to take on hosts Hamburger SV at Volksparkstadion on Saturday.
The Toffees will begin their league season on August 22 against Crystal Palace, though they still have a number of friendlies scheduled before that date, whereas Bundesliga opponents Hamburger SV are back in competitive action on August 24.
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.
Hamburger SV vs Everton key stats
- Hamburger have conceded at least two goals in six of their last 10 games.
- Everton have failed to score in three of their past four away matches.
- Hamburger have scored first in three of their last four fixtures.
- Nine of Everton's 12 most recent goals have come in the second half.
Hamburger SV vs Everton preview: A crucial pre-season for David Moyes
Hamburger SV vs Everton — Tale of the Tape
| Hamburger SV | vs | Everton |
|---|---|---|
| 13th (2025-26 Bundesliga) | Position | 13th (2025-26 Premier League) |
| 38 | Points | 49 |
| 40 | Goals For | 47 |
| 54 | Goals Against | 50 |
| 6 | Clean Sheets | 11 |
| 10th | Home / Away Rank | 7th |
Hamburger SV will be delighted by their showings in the Bundesliga last term given they secured survival with their 13th-placed finish, and they will be competing at the top level of German football for a second consecutive season.
Merlin Polzin's will not play their first league game of 2026-27 – they face the daunting task of getting the better of Borussia Dortmund – until August 29, though they are back in DFB-Pokal action on August 24 against SC Verl.
The last time that the hosts faced a British club came in July 2024, when they were beaten 3-0 by Cardiff City, and they were also beaten 2-1 by Rangers in July 2023.
Hamburger come into the clash having played two pre-season matches, losing 3-2 against SK Rapid on July 18 but winning 3-1 against Heidenheim on July 25.
Everton will be disappointed by their 2026-27 campaign, as while they comfortably avoided relegation after finishing in 13th place with 49 points, they failed to qualify for Europe.
Though securing a place in one of UEFA's three competitions is never straightforward, nine teams from the Premier League will be playing continental football, and that could make the Toffees a less attractive destination than many of their rivals.
Boss David Moyes has overseen three pre-season fixtures so far this summer, and his side have won one, drawn one and lost one, with their most recent result a 1-0 loss to Stoke City on Tuesday.
It will concern Moyes that key attacker Iliman Ndiaye has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League, and losing the Senegalese forward so close to the start of the season would represent a significant blow.
Hamburger SV vs Everton form guide & betting tips
| HAM | vs | EVE |
|---|---|---|
LW |
Form | WDL |
| 5 | Goals For | 4 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 1 |
LW |
Friendly form | WDL |
Whispers predicts: Hamburger SV 1-1 Everton
The game is finely balanced, and that is reflected by the bookmakers, who have only narrowly predicted a Hamburger SV win at 27/20 (2.35), slightly better odds than Everton at 6/4 (2.5).
Considering Hamburger have scored first in three of their last four fixtures, it would make sense to back Hamburger SV to Score First at 10/11 (1.91).
Given both teams have not been the most productive, a prediction of Under 2.5 Goals at 1/1 (2) would be sensible.
The Toffees have been more threatening after the interval in clashes recently, and their showings after the break make a prediction of Everton to Win the Second Half at 15/8 (2.88) a value bet.
> Hamburger SV to Score First at 10/11 (1.91) | Likelihood: Possible
> Under 2.5 Goals at 1/1 (2) | Likelihood: Possible
> Everton to Win the Second Half at 15/8 (2.88) | Likelihood: Outsider