Hamburger SV vs VfB Stuttgart Prediction: Difference in Form

Match context

VfB Stuttgart will travel to Volksparkstadion aiming to consolidate their position in the Bundesliga top group, while Hamburger SV are facing a tough relegation battle. The significant difference in form and league position promises an uneven match.

Currently, VfB Stuttgart is in 6th place with 22 points, demonstrating an efficient and consistent style of play. In contrast, Hamburger SV only has 9 points and is ranked 14th, a narrow distance from the relegation zone. A favorable result would help Stuttgart continue to chase the top teams, while Hamburger SV needs points to escape their crisis.

Performance analysis

VfB Stuttgart: Maintaining stability

The visiting team is in impressive form, having won 3, drawn 1, and lost only 1 of their last 5 Bundesliga matches. Stuttgart's attack has been effective, scoring 20 goals in 11 games, averaging 1.8 goals per match. Despite playing away from home, they remain a formidable opponent with 2 wins and 1 draw in their last 6 away games.

Hamburger SV: Plunged into crisis

Conversely, the home team is going through a difficult period, having failed to win in their last five matches, including four defeats. Hamburger SV's attack has been ineffective, scoring only 9 goals in 11 matches (an average of 0.8 goals per game), while their defense has conceded 17 goals. Their home form is also not very promising, with only 2 wins in their last 5 home games.

History of confrontations

Recent head-to-head history heavily favors VfB Stuttgart. The visitors have won all five of their most recent encounters with Hamburger SV, demonstrating absolute dominance. Recent match results:

• June 6, 2023: Hamburger SV 1 - 3 VfB Stuttgart
• June 2, 2023: VfB Stuttgart 3 - 0 Hamburger SV
• August 26, 2020: VfB Stuttgart 3 - 2 Hamburger SV
• May 29, 2020: VfB Stuttgart 3 - 2 Hamburger SV
• October 30, 2019: Hamburger SV 1 - 2 VfB Stuttgart

Force situation

Both teams faced personnel losses due to injuries ahead of this crucial match.

Hamburger SV

The home team will be without the following players:

• D. Elfadli: absent due to groin injury.
• W. Omari: absent due to knee injury.
• Y. Poulsen: not competing

VfB Stuttgart

The visiting team also has a significant injury list:

• E. Demirovic: absent due to foot injury.
• J. Diehl: Absent due to ankle injury
• Y. Keitel: absent due to thigh injury.
• Silas: absent due to ankle injury.

Predict the result

Based on the clear disparity in every aspect, from form and head-to-head history to squad quality, VfB Stuttgart is considered the clear favorite. Despite playing away and facing several injuries, Stuttgart's strength still surpasses that of a struggling Hamburger SV. A draw or a win for the away team is the most likely outcome.

Team lineup updated at 20:53 on 30/11/2025

Official lineup

Hamburger SV

Diagram: 3-4-3

CoachMerlin Polzin

Starting lineup:

• 1. Daniel Heuer Fernandes (G)
• 24. Nicolás Capaldo (D)
• 44. Luka Vušković (D)
• 25. Jordan Torunarigha (D)
• 2. William Mikelbrencis (M)
• 6. Albert Sambi Lokonga (M)
• 21. Nicolai Remberg (M)
• 28. Miro Muheim (M)
• 14. Rayan Philippe (F)
• 9. Robert Glatzel (F)
• 38. Alexander Røssing-Lelesiit (F)

Substitutes:

• 26. Daniel Peretz
• 16. Giorgi Gocholeishvili
• 13. Guilherme Ramos
• 22. Aboubaka Soumahoro
• 20. Fábio Vieira
• 11. Ransford Yeboah Königsdörffer
• 7. Jean-Luc Dompé
• 29. Emir Sahiti
• 45. Fabio Baldé

VfB Stuttgart

Diagram: 3-4-2-1

CoachSebastian Hoeneß

Starting lineup:

• 33. Alexander Nubel (G)
• 3. Ramon Hendriks (D)
• 24. Jeff Chabot (D)
• 2. Ameen Al-Dakhil (D)
• 15. Pascal Stenzel (M)
• 30. Chema Andrés (M)
• 28. Nikolas Nartey (M)
• 4. Josha Vagnoman (M)
• 10. Chris Führich (F)
• 11. Bilal El Khannouss (F)
• 27. Badredine Bouanani (F)

Substitutes:

• 1. Fabian Bredlow
• 29. Finn Jeltsch
• 7. Maximilian Mittelstädt
• 16. Atakan Karazor
• 22. Lorenz Assignment
• 45. Lazar Jovanović
• 6. Angelo Stiller
• 18. Jamie Leweling
• 26. Deniz Undav