Hamburg vs Vfb Stuttgart Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Hamburg vs Vfb Stuttgart prediction, lineups and odds: explore Saturday's Bundesliga picks, Same Game Parlay ideas and key team news before kick-off.
Cody Moore - October 17, 2026, 5:38 AM EDT
6 minutesHamburg vs Vfb Stuttgart Game Preview
Competition | German Bundesliga |
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Game Date | Saturday, October 17, 2026 |
Game Time | 9:30 AM ET / 6:30 AM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Volksparkstadion |
Stuttgart arrive as the favorites at -150 (Polymarket) for this German Bundesliga matchup, with Hamburg out at +325 (Polymarket) to win it outright on home soil.
Hamburg have shaken off a miserable start with back-to-back Bundesliga wins, and the Volksparkstadion crowd will want a stubborn, direct afternoon from their side.
Stuttgart's season has roared into life since the international break, and Sebastian Hoeneß's side arrive with Champions League momentum after cruising past Slovan Bratislava in midweek.
History is firmly on the visitors' side. Stuttgart have won 5 of their last 6 games against Hamburg in all competitions, and HSV need to flip that script.
Hamburg vs Vfb Stuttgart Recent Results
HSV have finally found a pulse. Bernardo's red card opened the door last weekend, and Hamburg scored twice late to complete a 3-2 comeback against Hoffenheim. Their games rarely stay quiet, with over 2.5 goals in 9 of Hamburg's last 11 games in the Bundesliga. Yussuf Poulsen leads the line and sets the tone up top.
Stuttgart are rolling. Sebastian Hoeneß's side handled newly promoted Paderborn 2-0 in the Bundesliga, then cruised to a 3-0 away win over Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League on Wednesday. Deniz Undav is the hub in attacking midfield, with Jamie Leweling stretching defenses out wide, which is exactly where this group does its best work.
Hamburg vs Vfb Stuttgart Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Hamburg: N. Remberg (Injured/out), B. Nadir (Injured/doubtful), B. Jatta (Injured/doubtful), Z. E. Ouahdi (Injured/doubtful), M. Vuskovic (Suspended), P. Daka (Injured/out), A. Grønbæk (Injured/out)
Vfb Stuttgart: J. Malanga (Injured/out), A. Al-Dakhil (Injured/out), M. Mittelstädt (Injured/doubtful), T. Tomás (Injured/out), D. Zagadou (Injured/out), N. Nartey (Injured/out), J. Arévalo (Injured/out)
Hamburg
Zakaria El Ouahdi returned to training in midweek and could come straight into the starting XI. The real blow is Nicolai Remberg, who has suffered an ACL tear and is out for the rest of the season, while M. Vuskovic sits out through suspension.
Vfb Stuttgart
The biggest movement in the Hamburg vs Vfb Stuttgart lineups is on the visitors' side. Stuttgart will check on left back Maximilian Mittelstädt after he missed the Champions League game against Slovan Bratislava. Atakan Karazor and Jamie Leweling are set to start after being named on the bench in midweek, and Dennis Seimen will reclaim his spot in goal.
Hamburg vs Vfb Stuttgart Predicted Lineup
Hamburg
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: D. H. Fernandes; J. Torunarigha, S. Bornauw, W. Omari; D. M. Wolfe, A. S. Lokonga, N. Capaldo, Z. E. Ouahdi; M. Adeline, F. Vieira; Y. Poulsen
Vfb Stuttgart
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: D. Seimen; R. Hendriks, F. Jeltsch, J. Chabot, J. Vagnoman; A. Karazor, A. Stiller; C. Führich, D. Undav, J. Leweling; D. Pejcinovic
Hamburg vs Vfb Stuttgart Key Stats & Game Facts
- There have been 12+ shots on target in 3 of the last 5 meetings between Hamburger SV and VfB Stuttgart (Bundesliga).
- There have been 29+ shots taken in 3 of Hamburger SV's last 3 games (Bundesliga).
- Yussuf Poulsen has scored in 2 of his last 3 appearances (Bundesliga).
- Nicolás Capaldo has made 4+ tackles in 3 of his last 4 appearances (Bundesliga).
- There have been 5+ goals scored in 3 of Hamburger SV's last 4 games (Bundesliga).
Hamburg vs Vfb Stuttgart Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our Hamburg vs Vfb Stuttgart prediction is a 2-1 Stuttgart win. Hamburg have life again, but they struggle defending attacks down the wings, and that is precisely where Stuttgart hurt people, with Undav pulling the strings through the middle. Stuttgart carry a 55% win probability on our numbers, and HSV's late-game fight should still be good for a goal at home.
Best Picks
Deniz Undav to commit over 1.5 fouls in the Player Fouls market. Leading our Hamburg vs Vfb Stuttgart best picks, this one sits in the Player Fouls market and grades out as the best value on the board. Our numbers put it at 54.7%, well clear of what the bookmakers imply. Undav is Stuttgart's focal point in attacking midfield, so he will be in duels with Capaldo and Lokonga all afternoon.
Terem Moffi to make over 0.5 tackles in the Player Tackles market. This is a low line in the Player Tackles market, and our numbers give it a 68.2% probability. It sits in a different market from the Undav play and fits neatly alongside a Stuttgart win where both teams find the net.
Hamburg vs Vfb Stuttgart Same Game Parlay
Our Hamburg vs Vfb Stuttgart same game parlay picks chase attacking volume: Ermedin Demirovic on target, over 4.5 goals, Yussuf Poulsen to score and over 11.5 corners.
Ermedin Demirovic Over 0.5 in the Player Shots On Target market. He has put at least one shot on target in 4 of his last 4 Bundesliga appearances.
Over 4.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market is the swing leg. There have been 5+ goals in 3 of Hamburg's last 4 Bundesliga games, and their defense leaks against skillful attackers.
Yussuf Poulsen in the Anytime Goalscorer market. He has scored in 2 of his last 3 Bundesliga appearances and leads the line on his own for Hamburg.
Over 11.5 in the Total Corners market. 25+ shots have been taken in 5 of Stuttgart's last 5 Bundesliga games, and a side that lives on the wings piles up corners.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
Hamburg vs Vfb Stuttgart Talking Points
The flank battle is the matchup to watch. Hamburg love attacking down the right, where El Ouahdi could return, while Stuttgart do their best work down the left through Führich and Hendriks. Something has to give on that side of the field. Legs are the other storyline, because Stuttgart traveled back from a midweek Champions League game in Slovakia, with Karazor and Leweling returning after bench duty. Referee Robert Hartmann has the whistle, and with Hamburg prone to individual errors, Stuttgart's individual skill could decide the key moments.
Hamburg vs Vfb Stuttgart Predictions FAQs
When is the Hamburg vs Vfb Stuttgart Bundesliga game?
The game kicks off at 9:30 AM ET / 6:30 AM PT on Saturday.
Where is Hamburg vs Vfb Stuttgart being played?
The game is being played at Volksparkstadion.
Where can I watch Hamburg vs Vfb Stuttgart?
The game is listed on Sky Fußball Bundesliga.
What are the probable lineups for Hamburg vs Vfb Stuttgart?
Hamburg are probably set up in a 3-4-2-1 and Stuttgart in a 4-2-3-1, with D. H. Fernandes and D. Seimen named as probable goalkeepers.
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