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The race for Champions League qualification continues for Stuttgart this Sunday when they welcome Hamburger SV to the MHPArena for a big Bundesliga clash.
The Swabians entered this latest matchday in fourth spot, but in order to remain in the hunt for elite European football, Sebastian Hoeness and his men will need to return to winning ways.
Hamburg, on the other hand, entered the weekend with a six-point lead over the drop zone, meaning they only need one or two big results to secure top-flight football next season.
Check out our prediction, preview and betting tips, including the latest odds. If you want more, make sure to visit our ‘Today’s Betting Tips’ page for more expert predictions.
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Stuttgart vs Hamburger SV key stats
- Stuttgart have won 11 of their 14 home Bundesliga games this season.
- Stuttgart have lost just one of their 13 Sunday-held fixtures this term.
- Hamburg have only won two of 13 away Bundesliga games so far.
- Seven of Hamburg’s previous eight matches saw both teams find the net.
Stuttgart vs Hamburger SV: Hosts chasing European return
| Stuttgart | vs | Hamburger SV |
|---|---|---|
| 4th | Position | 12th |
| 53 | Points | 31 |
| 56 | Goals For | 32 |
| 38 | Goals Against | 41 |
| 10 | Clean Sheets | 6 |
| 3rd | Home Rank | 10th |
| 6th | Away Rank | 16th |
There are just a couple of months remaining before the end of the season, and Stuttgart appear to be heading for yet another stellar finale.
Under the stewardship of Hoeness, the Swabians have enjoyed a tremendously successful period, including a second-placed Bundesliga finish a couple of years ago and a DFB Pokal triumph last season.
This time around, things are also looking positive, with Stuttgart well in the fight for a top-four finish and awaiting a massive DFB Pokal semi-final against Freiburg.
Goals have come naturally for Hoeness and his men this season, with the team only behind four other clubs when it comes to the goal tally.
Deniz Undav has enjoyed a particularly strong campaign, bagging 18 goals in the Bundesliga - a tally he will be looking to improve this Sunday.
When it comes to Hamburger SV, their main goal of avoiding relegation has almost been achieved.
Merlin Polzin’s side earned a 1-1 draw against Augsburg last weekend to maintain their six-point advantage over the bottom three.
Realistically speaking, HSV still need a couple of victories between now and the end of the season to avoid last-minute dramas, though things are certainly looking up.
While Hamburg will be determined to pick up one of those wins on Sunday against Stuttgart, their poor away record suggests that could be a stiff task.
HSV managed to beat the Swabians at home earlier this season, though playing on the road is a completely different story - especially when you remember that Die Rothosen have the third-worst away record, with just two wins to their name.
Stuttgart vs Hamburger SV form guide & betting tips
| Stuttgart | vs | Hamburger SV |
|---|---|---|
| L-W-W-D-W | Form | D-L-D-W-L |
| 10 | Points | 5 |
| 5th | Form Table | 10th |
| 12 | Goals For | 6 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 7 |
| L-W-W-D-W | Form (Bundesliga) | D-L-D-W-L |
Whispers predicts: Stuttgart 2-0 Hamburger SV
Stuttgart are heavy favourites ahead of Sunday’s game, and that should not come as a major surprise.
Only two teams in the Bundesliga have picked up more points at home than Stuttgart, and with that in mind, we are backing the hosts to win at around the 2/5 mark.
If you are looking for better odds, you could back Hoeness and his men in the -1 handicap market, which is available at around even money.
Another way to boost your odds is to try your luck in the correct score market. Backing Stuttgart to win the match 2-0 comes with tasty 7/1 odds.
> Match result - Stuttgart at 2/5 | Likelihood: Probable
> Stuttgart -1 Handicap at Evs | Likelihood: Probable
> Correct Score: Stuttgart 2-0 Hamburger SV at 7/1 | Likelihood: Outsider