{"id":1448648,"date":"2026-05-13T11:20:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T10:20:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1448648"},"modified":"2026-05-13T11:20:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T10:20:26","slug":"match-preview-bayer-leverkusen-vs-hamburg-16-05-26-bundesliga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-bayer-leverkusen-vs-hamburg-16-05-26-bundesliga\/","title":{"rendered":"Bayer Leverkusen vs Hamburg: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bayer Leverkusen<\/a> welcome Hamburg <\/a>to the BayArena in a Bundesliga <\/a>clash that pits attacking flair against clinical efficiency. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Leverkusen unbeaten in their last five meetings against Hamburg and still chasing a strong finish, all eyes will be on whether they can maintain their dominance. Kick-off is at 2:30pm (UK time) on Saturday 16 May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Based on Leverkusen’s superior attacking numbers and head-to-head record, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in Both Teams to Score \u2013 No, given Leverkusen’s defensive record against Hamburg and the visitors’ inconsistent output.<\/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
Both Teams to Score \u2013 No<\/strong><\/td>\n13\/10 @ Betfair<\/a>
(43.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe’re backing “No” in BTTS because Leverkusen have kept Hamburg to just one goal in their last five meetings, with three clean sheets in that span. Hamburg average only 1.18 goals per game and will likely struggle to break down a Leverkusen side with 8 clean sheets this season.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Draw<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/2 @ Betfair<\/a>
(15.4%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere could be value in the draw as Leverkusen have drawn 7 times this season and Hamburg have managed 10 draws of their own. Two of their last five head-to-heads also ended level, suggesting this could be tighter than the table suggests.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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

    Leverkusen sit 6th after 33 matches, boasting 67 goals (2.03 per game) and a +21 goal difference, while Hamburg are 11th with a negative difference and a less potent attack. Hamburg’s 10 draws suggest resilience, but their 14 losses show vulnerability, especially away from home.<\/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>\n6<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n67<\/td>\n46<\/td>\n+21<\/td>\n58<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Hamburg<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n42<\/td>\n53<\/td>\n-11<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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