Hamburger SV will be looking to extend their unbeaten run to five games when they take on Union Berlin in the Bundesliga on Saturday at Volksparkstadion.
View our Hamburger SV vs Union Berlin predictions below.
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Hamburger SV vs Union Berlin prediction: Home side to pick up three points
Key stats
- Hamburg are undefeated in their last four matches.
- Union Berlin have not won in their last six matches.
- There were fewer than 11 corners in each of Union Berlin's seven of their last nine matches.
Correct score prediction: Hamburger SV 2-1 Union Berlin
Hamburg are heading into this game on the back of a 0-2 win against Heidenheim, and they are on a four-match unbeaten run.
Merlin Polzin's side have scored two goals in each of their last two matches. Union Berlin have not kept a clean sheet in their last seven matches and have recorded four draws and two defeats in their last six games.
Considering the form of the two sides, we predict the home side to pick up a second straight win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Both sides to score
HOME: 6/4 (2.5) – 40%
DRAW: 11/5 (3.2) – 31.3%
AWAY: 9/5 (2.8) – 35.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see Hamburger SV are slight favourites, priced at 6/4 (2.5), with 40% chance of winning.
Both teams have scored in six of Union Berlin's last seven games, and BTTS – Yes at 17/20 (1.85) with 54.1% chances of landing looks tempting.
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Most recent H2Hs: Union Berlin slight advantage
The two sides have not faced each other a lot in their history. Union Berlin are undefeated in their last three matches in the Bundesliga.
In the reverse fixture, Hamburger SV drew 0-0 away from home.
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Hamburger SV preview: Team news
Albert Gronbaek and Albert Sambi Lokonga are both unavailable for this game, but Fabio Balde is back in training.
Nicolas Capaldo was suspended for the previous game, but he is available for the Union Berlin clash.
Predicted lineups: Heuer Fernandes (GK), Omari, Vuskovic, Elfadli, Jatta, Capaldo, Remberg, Muheim, Fabio Vieira, Otele & Konigsdorffer
Last five matches:
- 07/02/2026: Heidenheim 0-2 Hamburg (Bundesliga)
- 31/01/2026: Hamburger SV 2-2 Bayern Munich (Bundesliga)
- 23/01/2026: St Pauli 0-0 Hamburger SV (Bundesliga)
- 17/01/2026: Hamburger SV 0-0 Borussia Monchengladbach (Bundesliga)
- 10/01/2026: Freiburg 2-1 Hamburger SV (Bundesliga)
Union Berlin preview: Team news
Andrej Ilic is expected to return to the starting XI for the trip to Hamburg.
Diogo Leite and Tom Rothe are confirmed absentees, while Oliver Burke is doubtful for this game after he missed training this week.
Predicted lineups: Ronnow (GK), Doekhi, Querfeld, Nsoki, Trimmel, Khedira, Kemlein, Kohn, Jeong, Ansah & Ilic
Last five matches:
- 06/02/2026: Union Berlin 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt (Bundesliga)
- 31/01/2026: Hoffenheim 3-1 FC Union Berlin (Bundesliga)
- 24/01/2026: Union Berlin 0-3 Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)
- 18/01/2026: VfB Stuttgart 1-1 Union Berlin (Bundesliga)
- 15/01/2026: Augsburg 1-1 Union Berlin (Bundesliga)
Player to watch: Luka Vuskovic
The 18-year-old centre-back is currently on loan at Hamburger SV from Tottenham Hotspur.
The youngster is enjoying a great season, scoring four goals from 18 Bundesliga games, and has been attracting interest from top clubs such as Bayern Munich.
