Hosts Hamburger SV could dent Stuttgart's hopes of finishing in the Bundesliga‘s Champions League spots should they win when they clash at Volksparkstadion on Sunday.
Newly-promoted Hamburger are in 14th place with nine points having lost 1-0 against Augsburg on November 22, whereas Stuttgart drew 3-3 with Borussia Dortmund last Saturday and come into the clash in fifth place with 22 points.
Contents
- 1 Hamburger SV vs Stuttgart prediction: A tale of two attacks
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: Stuttgart predicted to win by the bookmakers
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: Stuttgart's excellent record
- 4 Hamburger SV preview: Poor form heading into Sunday
- 5 Stuttgart preview: Strong performances fuel European hopes
- 6 Player to watch: Deniz Undav
Hamburger SV vs Stuttgart prediction: A tale of two attacks
Key stats
- Hamburger have scored just three times in their past five games in all competitions.
- Stuttgart have found the back of the net on 12 occasions in their four most recent games.
- In 11 Bundesliga games, Hamburger have failed to score in five matches.
Correct score prediction: Hamburger SV 1-3 Stuttgart
Stuttgart's form in the final third has been outstanding, and they should be confident that they can produce enough chances to win on Sunday.
While the visitors have not been flawless at the back, it would not be surprising if Hamburger SV were ultimately beaten due to Die Roten's superior firepower.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Stuttgart predicted to win by the bookmakers
- HOME: 2/1 (3) – 33.3%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.7) – 27%
- AWAY: 6/5 (2.2) – 45.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Stuttgart are the expected winner of this clash, with a probability of 45.5%, but the bookmakers do believe that the hosts are capable of taking something from the weekend's match.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Stuttgart's excellent record
Stuttgart have claimed victory in each of their last four encounters with Hamburger SV, scoring three goals in their three most recent clashes.
Hamburger's last win against the visitors came in October 29, when they won 6-2 at home in the second tier of German football.
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Hamburger SV preview: Poor form heading into Sunday
Hamburger SV head into the 12th matchweek of the Bundesliga winless in three games, a period in which they lost twice, and they were also beaten in two of their prior three matches.
Considering striker Yussuf Poulsen is a doubt due to a hip issue, fans will almost certainly see Ransford Konigsdorffer start as the team's number nine.
Predicted lineup: Fernandes (GK), Capaldo, Vuskovic, Torunarigha, Gocholeishvili, Lokonga, Remberg, Muheim, Vieira, Dompe & Konigsdorffer
Last five results:
- Augsburg 1-0 Hamburger SV
- Hamburger SV 1-1 Borussia Dortmund
- FC Koln 4-1 Hamburger SV
- Heidenheim 0-1 Hamburger SV
- Hamburger SV 0-1 Wolfsburg
Stuttgart preview: Strong performances fuel European hopes
With Stuttgart winning three and drawing one of their last four games in all competitions, there are hopes that they can qualify for the Champions League this season, especially as just four points separate them from second-placed RB Leipzig.
Midfielder Angelo Stiller has arguably been Die Roten's most crucial player this season, and his inclusion in the middle of the pitch can be assumed given his importance.
Predicted lineup: Nubel (GK), Vagnoman, Jeltsch, Chabot, Mittelstadt, Andres, Stiller, Bouanani, El Khannouss, Leweling & Undav
Last five results:
- Go Ahead Eagles 0-4 Stuttgart
- Borussia Dortmund 3-3 Stuttgart
- Stuttgart 3-2 Augsburg
- Stuttgart 2-0 Feyenoord
- RB Leipzig 3-1 Stuttgart
Player to watch: Deniz Undav
Stuttgart's Deniz Undav failed to score against Go Ahead Eagles on Thursday, but he did provide two assists, registering his eighth goal involvement in his last four games for the club.

In fact, the striker scored six goals in the three matches prior to Stuttgart's win against Go Ahead Eagles, and he will be key on Sunday.