Hamburger SV vs Red Bull Leipzig prediction, odds & betting tips – 01/03/2026

Hamburger SV will take on Red Bull Leipzig in the Bundesliga on Sunday, 1 March, in a big match in the race for European football.

The visitors come into the match in fifth position, but a win could see them leapfrog Stuttgart into fourth if other results go their way.

For the hosts, the threat of relegation is still half a concern, but another couple of victories from now until the end of the season should guarantee survival.

As part of this week's round of Bundesliga betting tips, check out our Hamburger SV vs Red Bull Leipzig prediction below.

Hamburger SV vs Red Bull Leipzig prediction: Visitors to fail to win

Key Stats

• Hamburger SV have lost just one of their last eight matches in all competitions.
• Red Bull Leipzig have won just two of their last six Bundesliga matches.
• Both teams have scored in five of Red Bull Leipzig's last six matches.

Correct score prediction: Hamburger SV 1-1 Red Bull Leipzig

Hamburger SV are in better form than their opponents and have been strong at home all season (just two league defeats). RB Leipzig, on the other hand, have won less than half of their Bundesliga away matches this term.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Visitors start as favourites

• HOME: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
• DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
• AWAY: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

The Hamburger SV vs Red Bull Leipzig odds indicate that we are in for a close match on Sunday evening. Ladbrokes have given Hamburger a 32.3% chance of winning the match, while RB Leipzig have been given a 47.6% chance of picking up all three points.

You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.

Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Leipzig

RB Leipzig have a strong recent record in matches against Hamburger SV, which should give the visitors plenty of confidence ahead of kick-off. Die Roten Bullen have won four of their last five matches against Die Rothosen, including a 2-1 victory in the reverse fixture earlier this season.

Hamburger SV preview: Issues on the wing

Hamburger SV are in decent shape ahead of this one, but there are a couple of injury concerns in wide areas. Albert Gronbaek has been ruled out with a thigh injury, while Alexander Rossing-Lelesiit is out with an ankle problem.

Predicted lineup: Fernandes (GK), Capaldo, Vuskovic, Torunarigha, Jatta, Vieira, Remberg, Muheim, Konigsdorffer, Glatzel, Otele

Last five results

• 20/02/26: Mainz 1-1 Hamburger SV (Bundesliga)
• 14/02/26: Hamburger SV 3-2 FC Union Berlin (Bundesliga)
• 07/02/26: FC Heidenheim 0-2 Hamburger SV (Bundesliga)
• 31/01/26: Hamburger SV 2-2 Bayern Munich (Bundesliga)
• 23/01/26: St. Pauli 0-0 Hamburger SV (Bundesliga)

Red Bull Leipzig preview: Injuries are piling up

RB Leipzig's poor run of form can be partly put down to an injury crisis that has ravaged the squad. On Sunday, they are missing six first-team players, including first-choice goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi and midfielder Xaver Schlager.

Predicted lineup: Vandevoordt (GK), Baku, Orban, Lukeba, Raum, Gruda, Seiwald, Baumgartner, Diomande, Romulo, Nusa

Last five results

• 21/02/26: RB Leipzig 2-2 Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)
• 15/02/26: RB Leipzig 2-2 VfL Wolfsburg (Bundesliga)
• 11/02/26: Bayern Munich 2-0 RB Leipzig (DFB Pokal)
• 08/02/26: 1. FC Koln 1-2 RB Leipzig (Bundesliga)
• 31/01/26: RB Leipzig 1-2 Mainz 05 (Bundesliga)

Player to watch: Yan Diomande

Yan Diomande is expected to be hot property this summer so RB Leipzig fans may now be in the final few months of watching him in their colours. The talented teenager is a match winner in his own right and could easily be the difference maker on Sunday.