Bundesliga 2025-2026: Hoffenheim vs Hamburg Prediction

Hoffenheim

Home Team
70%
VS

Hamburg

Away Team
14%
Draw: 17%
Over 2.5: 53%
Under 2.5: 47%
Goal: 55%
No Goal: 45%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Bayern Munich 13 12 1 0 49 9 40 37
2 RB Leipzig 13 9 2 2 28 13 15 29
3 Dortmund 13 8 4 1 23 11 12 28
4 Leverkusen 13 7 2 4 28 19 9 23
5 Hoffenheim 13 7 2 4 25 19 6 23
6 Stuttgart 13 7 1 5 21 22 -1 22
7 Ein Frankfurt 13 6 3 4 28 29 -1 21
8 FC Koln 13 4 4 5 22 21 1 16
9 Freiburg 13 4 4 5 20 22 -2 16
10 M'gladbach 13 4 4 5 17 19 -2 16
11 Werder Bremen 13 4 4 5 18 24 -6 16
12 Union Berlin 13 4 3 6 16 22 -6 15
13 Hamburg 13 4 3 6 14 20 -6 15
14 Augsburg 13 4 1 8 17 27 -10 13
15 Wolfsburg 13 3 3 7 17 23 -6 12
16 Heidenheim 13 3 2 8 12 28 -16 11
17 St Pauli 13 2 2 9 11 25 -14 8
18 Mainz 13 1 3 9 11 24 -13 6

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Hoffenheim

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.72
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.43
# Clean Sheets: 1

Hamburg

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.14
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 2.25
# Clean Sheets: 0

Key Prediction Insights

Hoffenheim is predicted to emerge victorious in their upcoming clash against Hamburg, with a commanding 70% probability of winning. The match is also expected to be high-scoring, with a 53% probability of featuring over 2.5 goals. Hoffenheim currently sits 5th in the Bundesliga standings, while Hamburg is positioned at 13th, struggling to find consistency this season.

Match Analysis

Hoffenheim's recent performances show a mixed bag, with a win, a draw, and a loss in their last three matches. They secured a solid 3-0 home victory against Augsburg, but stumbled with a 2-0 away loss to Dortmund and managed only a 1-1 draw against Mainz. Key metrics indicate that they have been relatively effective in front of goal, averaging 2.0 goals per game over their last five, despite having some defensive vulnerabilities. Hamburg, on the other hand, has also experienced fluctuating form in their recent fixtures. They managed back-to-back home wins against Werder Bremen and Stuttgart, scoring five goals in total, but suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat away to Augsburg. Their defensive frailties are evident, with an average concession of 2.4 goals per game in their last five outings, and they have yet to keep a clean sheet in that period. Hamburg's offensive output has been underwhelming, averaging just 0.4 goals per game over their last five matches.

Final Prediction

Hoffenheim's superior form and home advantage give them the upper hand against a Hamburg side struggling defensively. The key factor to watch will be Hoffenheim's ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities, as they aim to maintain their position in the top tier of the Bundesliga standings. With both teams' recent defensive records, fans can expect an open and potentially high-scoring encounter.