The Matchday 8 Bundesliga clash between Hamburg and Wolfsburg will take place on October 25 at the Volksparkstadion. Hamburg vs. Wolfsburg: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Hamburg
Merlin Polzin's team was outplayed by Leipzig on their turf in the last round (1-2). As a result, Hamburg's unbeaten run in the Bundesliga was halted after three matches (2 wins, 1 draw). Additionally, the club managed to score in only the third match of the current championship. The team has eight points and is in 11th place in the standings.
- Hamburg has won 5 of their last 6 home matches in the Bundesliga.
- The club conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals in 9 of their last 12 home games in this tournament.
- At least three goals have been scored in 5 of Hamburg's last 7 home matches in the Bundesliga.
Predicted lineup for Hamburg (3-4-3)
Daniel Heuer – William Mikelbrancis, Miro Muheim, Luka Vuskovic – Daniel Elfadli, Nikolai Remberg, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Nicolas Capaldo – Jean-Luc Dompe, Ransford Koenigsdoerffer, Ryan Philipp.
Defender Warmed Omari will miss the game due to injury.
Wolfsburg
In the last round, Paul Simonis' side lost at home to Stuttgart with a score of 0-3. Consequently, Wolfsburg extended their winless streak in the Bundesliga to six matches (2 draws, 4 losses). This was the first major defeat for the team in the current championship. In the standings, the club has five points and is in 15th place.
- The team has failed to win in 6 of their last 8 away matches in the Bundesliga (1 draw, 5 losses).
- The players scored a maximum of one goal in 6 of their last 8 away games in the championship.
- Wolfsburg conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals in 8 of their last 11 away matches in the Bundesliga.
Predicted lineup for Wolfsburg (4-5-1)
Kamil Grabara – Kilian Fischer, Moritz Jenz, Konstantinos Koulierakis, Joakim Maehle – Adam Dagim, Vinicius, Mattias Svanberg, Christian Eriksen, Aaron Center – Jonas Wind.
Defender Denis Vavro and midfielders Jesper Lindstrom, Patrick Wimmer, and Kevin Paredes will miss the game due to injuries.
Referee
Martin Petersen (Germany)
Matches – 13 (Bundesliga, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 59;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.5;
Red cards shown – 5;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 23%.
Match Prediction: Hamburg vs. Wolfsburg
On their home turf, Hamburg is capable of putting up significant resistance regardless of the opponent's level. Considering the club's previous stint in the Bundesliga, Hamburg has secured five wins in their last six matches in the top German division. Additionally, during this period, the team has scored a total of 12 goals against their opponents.
Wolfsburg rarely manages to please their fans with results on the road. In their last eight away matches in the championship, the team has secured only two victories, which came against Heidenheim and Borussia Monchengladbach – clubs currently occupying the bottom two spots in the Bundesliga standings. Moreover, Wolfsburg has suffered five defeats in this stretch, four of which were without scoring.
I believe the hosts can fight for the maximum result in this game. My prediction: Hamburg with a handicap (0)
* The starting lineup listed for each team is based on their previous match in this tournament.
