{"id":1423583,"date":"2026-01-12T12:02:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T12:02:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1423583"},"modified":"2026-01-12T12:02:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T12:02:59","slug":"match-preview-hamburg-vs-bayer-leverkusen-13-01-26-bundesliga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-hamburg-vs-bayer-leverkusen-13-01-26-bundesliga\/","title":{"rendered":"Hamburger SV vs Bayer Leverkusen: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hamburger SV welcome Bayer Leverkusen for a crucial Bundesliga clash, with kick-off set for 7:30 PM at Volksparkstadion. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leverkusen arrive with a clear advantage in both recent form and historical meetings, having won the last two encounters between these sides. The home team will be desperate to stop the slide, while Leverkusen aim to keep their push for the top places alive in the 2025\/26 campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On the back of Leverkusen\u2019s attacking efficiency and dominance in this fixture, we\u2019re especially confident in a Bayer Leverkusen win. The away side\u2019s superior form, goal threat, and passing game all stand out, but value can also be found elsewhere in the markets. Based on seasonal trends and recent matchups, here are our top betting recommendations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Bayer Leverkusen to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n21\/20 @ Betfair<\/a>
(48.8%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing Leverkusen because they have won both of the last two meetings with Hamburg, and their 2025\/26 league form is far superior \u2013 nearly double the goals scored, higher possession, and better defensive discipline. The odds look fair given their 56% win rate this season.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Patrik Schick Anytime Goalscorer<\/strong><\/td>\n13\/10 @ Betfair<\/a>
(43.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nSchick is likely to lead the line for Leverkusen and faces a Hamburg defence that has conceded 27 goals and allowed plenty of shots inside the box. His odds look appealing for a player in a team that creates a high volume of chances.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Bayer Leverkusen have established themselves as top-four contenders, while Hamburg are struggling in the lower half. Leverkusen\u2019s output of 2.1 goals per game and a positive goal difference underline their strengths, while Hamburg\u2019s win rate stands at just 25% and their defence has been breached regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here\u2019s how both teams stack up in the current Bundesliga table:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Bayer Leverkusen<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n+10<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Hamburger SV<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n-10<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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