Hamburger SV
- Hamburger SV’s recent form: W1, D1, L3 (last 5 Bundesliga).
- Hamburger SV’s record at home this Bundesliga 2025/2026 (W5, D6, L5 from 16) shows them conceding an average of 1.25 goals per game.
- Merlin Polzin has overseen a pragmatic, survival-focused approach to soccer at Hamburger SV since taking over in November 2024, however his side still sit 12th in the Bundesliga 2025/2026 table with 34 points after 32 matches.
- Their performances have been inconsistent but they did end a poor run by beating Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 in their last away game, although they lost their most recent home game 1-2 to Hoffenheim.
SC Freiburg
- SC Freiburg’s recent form: W1, D1, L3 (last 5, all competitions).
- Julian Schuster has done a brilliant job at SC Freiburg since July 2024, instilling a disciplined, system-first mentality to the squad.
- The 44 points they have accrued after 32 games puts them in 7th place and in with a chance of grabbing a European berth in the final throes of the Bundesliga 2025/2026 season.
Head-to-Head
SC Freiburg to win at 2.47 looks a decent price for the visitors, who won both of the last 2 Bundesliga 2025/2026 meetings with Hamburger SV , most recently at home 2-1 three months ago.
Players to watch
- Robert Glatzel has scored 2 of Hamburger SV’s last 5 goals in his latest return to form for HSV, who possess a real creative spark in Fabio Vieira, the Bundesliga’s most prolific Hamburger with 6 goals in 27 appearances this season.
- Igor Matanovic has been Freiburg’s best Bundesliga striker this season, scoring 8 goals in 29 games, but Vincenzo Grifo has been their best creative player with 3 assists in their last 5 games.
- He is vital in set-piece situations and will be keen to get at HSV’s fast, aggressive wing-backs.
Betting Insights
- Both attacks should get some joy in this live matchup and both teams to score - yes is the main selection, with over 2.5 goals at 1.76 looking good as well.
- SC Freiburg to win at 2.47 looks a decent price for the visitors, who won both of the last 2 Bundesliga 2025/2026 meetings with Hamburger SV, most recently at home 2-1 three months ago.
