Hamburg SV vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
13th-placed Hamburg SV (9-11-14) travel to BayArena in Leverkusen to face 6th-placed Bayer Leverkusen (17-8-9) on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Bayer Leverkusen come into this in poor form (LWWLL) while Hamburg SV are in poor form (WWLLL).
When and Where to Watch
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, May 16, 2026 |
| Kickoff (US Eastern) | 9:30 AM ET |
| Kickoff (UK) | 2:30 pm BST |
| Venue | BayArena, Leverkusen |
| Competition | Bundesliga |
| Free Stream | DAMITV |
Form Guide (Last 5)
Bayer Leverkusen — LWWLL
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| L | 3-1 | VfB Stuttgart |
| W | 4-1 | RB Leipzig |
| W | 2-1 | FC Cologne |
| L | 2-0 | Bayern Munich |
| L | 2-1 | FC Augsburg |
Hamburg SV — WWLLL
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| W | 3-2 | SC Freiburg |
| W | 2-1 | Eintracht Frankfurt |
| L | 2-1 | TSG Hoffenheim |
| L | 3-1 | Werder Bremen |
| L | 4-0 | VfB Stuttgart |
Bayer Leverkusen have won 2, drawn 0 and lost 3 of their last 5 matches. Their most recent result was a 3-1 loss to VfB Stuttgart. That is a concerning run that puts real pressure on the squad ahead of this match.
Hamburg SV have picked up 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 outings. They come into this off the back of a 3-2 win against SC Freiburg. They have been struggling to pick up points and will need a significant improvement in this one.
Both sides have been producing comparable results over their recent matches, which suggests this could be a tight and competitive affair with little separating the two teams.
Key Players
Bayer Leverkusen
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Total Shots | Ibrahim Maza | 7 |
| Saves | Mark Flekken | 5 |
Hamburg SV
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Total Shots | Nicolás Capaldo | 3 |
| Saves | Sander Tangvik | 7 |
Bundesliga Standings Context
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 18 | 8 | 8 | +22 | 62 |
| 5 | TSG Hoffenheim | 34 | 18 | 7 | 9 | +13 | 61 |
| 6 | Bayer Leverkusen | 34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | +21 | 59 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | -6 | 47 |
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | -4 | 44 |
| ... | |||||||
| 11 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | -14 | 39 |
| 12 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | -11 | 38 |
| 13 | Hamburg SV | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | -14 | 38 |
| 14 | FC Cologne | 34 | 7 | 11 | 16 | -14 | 32 |
| 15 | Werder Bremen | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | -23 | 32 |
Bayer Leverkusen sit 7 places above Hamburg SV in the table. Hamburg SV will need to punch above their weight to get something from this game.
Season Stats Comparison
| Bayer Leverkusen | Stat | Hamburg SV |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | fouls Committed | 11 |
| 1 | yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | offsides | 0 |
| 8 | won Corners | 3 |
| 5 | saves | 7 |
| 60.1 | possession Pct | 39.9 |
| 26 | total Shots | 19 |
| 9 | Shots on Target | 6 |
| 0.3 | shot Pct | 0.3 |
| 0 | penalty Kick Goals | 0 |
| 1 | penalty Kick Shots | 0 |
| 527 | accurate Passes | 328 |
| 585 | total Passes | 404 |
| 0.9 | pass Pct | 0.8 |
| 6 | accurate Crosses | 6 |
| 38 | total Crosses | 9 |
| 0.2 | cross Pct | 0.7 |
| 26 | total Long Balls | 54 |
| 15 | accurate Long Balls | 23 |
| 0.6 | longball Pct | 0.4 |
| 5 | blocked Shots | 5 |
| 9 | effective Tackles | 7 |
| 14 | total Tackles | 8 |
| 0.6 | tackle Pct | 0.9 |
| 8 | interceptions | 10 |
| 11 | effective Clearance | 39 |
| 11 | total Clearance | 39 |
Betting Odds
| Market | Odds (DraftKings) |
|---|---|
| Bayer Leverkusen (ML) | -390 |
| Hamburg SV (ML) | 700 |
| Spread | B04 -1.5 |
| Over/Under | 3.5 |
The bookmakers have Bayer Leverkusen as the heavy favorite at -390, with Hamburg SV the big underdog at 700. The over/under is set at 3.5 goals.
Prediction
For our full prediction on Hamburg SV vs Bayer Leverkusen including predicted score, win probabilities, and detailed AI analysis, head to the DAMITV Predictions page. Our prediction engine factors in current form, league position, head-to-head record, and home advantage to generate match forecasts with confidence ratings.
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