Hamburg SV vs VfB Stuttgart preview: October 17, 2026

Hamburg SV (2-0-3 W-D-L, 6 pts, 12th) host VfB Stuttgart (2-0-3 W-D-L, 6 pts, 11th) at Volksparkstadion, Hamburg on October 17, 2026 in the 2026-27 Bundesliga.

Preview · Kickoff October 17, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET · Statistics through October 10, 2026 · Updated October 16, 2026 at 12:29 AM ET · After the match, this page shows the final result and match statistics

How do Hamburg SV and VfB Stuttgart compare heading into their match?

  • Hamburg SV are 12th with 6 points from 5 matches (2-0-3 W-D-L); VfB Stuttgart are 11th with 6 points from 5 matches (2-0-3 W-D-L).
  • Hamburg SV score 1 (3rd fewest of 18) and concede 3 (4th most) per match. VfB Stuttgart score 1.6 (6th fewest of 18) and concede 1.8 (9th most) per match.
  • Expected goals per match: Hamburg SV 0.9 for and 1.9 against; VfB Stuttgart 1.9 for and 2.3 against.
  • Hamburg SV at home: 1-0-1 W-D-L in 2 (1 scored, 3 conceded per match). VfB Stuttgart away: 1-0-2 W-D-L in 3 (1.3 scored, 2.3 conceded).
  • Last 5 Bundesliga matches: Hamburg SV 2-0-3 W-D-L, VfB Stuttgart 2-0-3 W-D-L.
  • Both teams scored in 2 of 5 (40%) Hamburg SV matches and 3 of 5 (60%) VfB Stuttgart matches; 3 or more goals in 4 of 5 (80%) and 3 of 5 (60%).
  • 2 earlier stored meetings: Hamburg SV 1, VfB Stuttgart 1, draws 0.

Bundesliga matches this season only (Hamburg SV 5, VfB Stuttgart 5); ranks are among 18 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.

Records

Hamburg SV and VfB Stuttgart: 2026-27 Bundesliga records
TeamRecord (2026-27)Last 5Away (2026-27)Home (2026-27)
Hamburg SV2-0-32-0-3 (1-3)1-0-2 (1-3)1-0-1 (1-3)
VfB Stuttgart2-0-32-0-3 (1.6-1.8)1-0-2 (1.3-2.3)1-0-1 (2-1)

Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026-27 Bundesliga season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026-27 Bundesliga matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).

What matters in this match

Hamburg SV attack against VfB Stuttgart defense

Hamburg SV attack and VfB Stuttgart defense, 2026-27 Bundesliga per match
Hamburg SV forVfB Stuttgart against
Goals per match1 (15th)1.8 (9th)
Expected goals (xG) per match0.9 (17th)2.3 (3rd)
Shots per match10.4 (16th)19 (3rd)
Shots on target per match3.8 (16th)5.8 (8th)
Big chances per match2 (13th)3.8 (4th)
Shots inside the box per match6 (18th)12.8 (6th)
Corners per match3.6 (15th)6.2 (6th)

VfB Stuttgart attack against Hamburg SV defense

VfB Stuttgart attack and Hamburg SV defense, 2026-27 Bundesliga per match
VfB Stuttgart forHamburg SV against
Goals per match1.6 (11th)3 (4th)
Expected goals (xG) per match1.9 (5th)1.9 (7th)
Shots per match15.8 (8th)17.8 (7th)
Shots on target per match6 (5th)5.6 (10th)
Big chances per match3.6 (4th)2.2 (13th)
Shots inside the box per match11.8 (6th)11.8 (7th)
Corners per match6.2 (6th)5.4 (10th)

Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.

Home and away

Hamburg SV and VfB Stuttgart: the splits for this venue, 2026-27 Bundesliga
Hamburg SV, home matchesVfB Stuttgart, away matches
Matches23
Record1-0-1 W-D-L1-0-2 W-D-L
Goals scored per match11.3
Goals conceded per match32.3
Clean sheets0 of 2 (0%)1 of 3 (33%)
Failed to score1 of 2 (50%)0 of 3 (0%)
Both teams scored1 of 2 (50%)2 of 3 (67%)
2 or more match goals2 of 2 (100%)3 of 3 (100%)
3 or more match goals2 of 2 (100%)2 of 3 (67%)

Scoring patterns

Hamburg SV and VfB Stuttgart: how their Bundesliga matches went
Hamburg SVVfB Stuttgart
Clean sheets0 of 5 (0%)1 of 5 (20%)
Failed to score3 of 5 (60%)1 of 5 (20%)
Both teams scored2 of 5 (40%)3 of 5 (60%)
2 or more match goals5 of 5 (100%)4 of 5 (80%)
3 or more match goals4 of 5 (80%)3 of 5 (60%)
4 or more match goals3 of 5 (60%)2 of 5 (40%)
Goals per match, 1st half0.4 for, 1.4 against0.4 for, 0.4 against
Goals per match, 2nd half0.6 for, 1.6 against1.2 for, 1.4 against

Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.

Full team comparison

Hamburg SV and VfB Stuttgart, 2026-27 Bundesliga
Per matchHamburg SVVfB Stuttgart
Expected goals (xG)0.9 (17th)1.9 (5th)
Expected goals (xG), opponents1.9 (7th)2.3 (3rd)
Shots10.4 (16th)15.8 (8th)
Shots, opponents17.8 (7th)19 (3rd)
Shots on target3.8 (16th)6 (5th)
Shots on target, opponents5.6 (10th)5.8 (8th)
Big chances2 (13th)3.6 (4th)
Big chances, opponents2.2 (13th)3.8 (4th)
Possession %40.5 (16th)52.1 (7th)
Passes350 (17th)479 (6th)
Passes, opponents520.4 (4th)443.6 (9th)
Corners3.6 (15th)6.2 (6th)
Corners, opponents5.4 (10th)6.2 (6th)
Fouls14.6 (2nd)10 (13th)
Fouls, opponents13.6 (2nd)11 (8th)
Yellow cards1 (16th)1.2 (13th)
Yellow cards, opponents1.8 (5th)2.2 (4th)
Shots inside the box6 (18th)11.8 (6th)
Shots inside the box, opponents11.8 (7th)12.8 (6th)
Big chances missed1.2 (14th)3 (2nd)
Big chances missed, opponents0.6 (17th)2.4 (6th)
Offsides2 (9th)1.6 (10th)
Offsides, opponents1.2 (13th)1.4 (10th)
Pass accuracy %75.7 (16th)80.8 (10th)
Pass accuracy %, opponents86.4 (2nd)77.2 (14th)
Long balls46.4 (14th)49.2 (9th)
Long balls, opponents43 (15th)62 (1st)
Long balls completed18.2 (18th)21 (10th)
Long balls completed, opponents20.8 (11th)24 (6th)
Crosses12.4 (17th)20 (7th)
Crosses, opponents17.6 (10th)16 (14th)
Crosses completed3.4 (16th)6 (4th)
Crosses completed, opponents5 (9th)4 (12th)
Dribbles completed4.8 (17th)6.4 (9th)
Dribbles completed, opponents10.2 (2nd)8 (4th)
Tackles14.4 (11th)14.8 (10th)
Tackles, opponents11.8 (17th)13.6 (13th)
Interceptions11.6 (5th)8.2 (15th)
Interceptions, opponents9.2 (12th)13.6 (1st)
Clearances28.2 (11th)30.6 (7th)
Clearances, opponents21 (15th)27 (12th)
Ground duels won32.2 (10th)31.8 (12th)
Ground duels won, opponents35.4 (6th)31.4 (13th)
Aerial duels won11.6 (15th)18.6 (4th)
Aerial duels won, opponents18.2 (4th)18.8 (3rd)

"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 18 clubs.

Recent results, all stored competitions

Hamburg SV

VfB Stuttgart

Head-to-head

Most recent earlier meetings
DateSeasonScore
Apr 12, 20262025-26Hamburg SV 0-4 VfB Stuttgart (at VfB Stuttgart)
Nov 30, 20252025-26Hamburg SV 2-1 VfB Stuttgart (at Hamburg SV)

Full Hamburg SV vs VfB Stuttgart head-to-head.

Players to research

Hamburg SV: players with a StatsNext page
PlayerPosApps2026-27 totalsLast 5Prop research
Yussuf Poulsenforward42 G, 0 A, 6 SH2 G, 6 SHNo prop page
Patson Dakaforward40 G, 0 A, 8 SH0 G, 8 SHShots
Otto Stangeforward40 G, 0 A, 2 SH0 G, 3 SHNo prop page
Albert Grønbaekmidfielder40 G, 2 A, 3 SH0 G, 5 SHShots on target, assists
Nicolás Capaldomidfielder51 G, 0 A, 4 SH1 G, 4 SHNo prop page
David Møller Wolfedefender40 G, 0 A, 5 SH0 G, 5 SHShots
VfB Stuttgart: players with a StatsNext page
PlayerPosApps2026-27 totalsLast 5Prop research
Ermedin Demirovicforward51 G, 0 A, 13 SH1 G, 13 SHShots, shots on target, goals
Dzenan Pejcinovicforward50 G, 0 A, 10 SH0 G, 10 SHShots, shots on target
Deniz Undavforward50 G, 0 A, 5 SH0 G, 5 SHShots, shots on target, goals, assists
Angelo Stillermidfielder50 G, 2 A, 1 SH0 G, 1 SHAssists
Grischa Prömelmidfielder51 G, 0 A, 9 SH1 G, 9 SHShots, shots on target
Josha Vagnomandefender52 G, 1 A, 6 SH2 G, 6 SHAssists

Players with a StatsNext page, the leading goal contributors by position. Appearances and totals are this Bundesliga season; last 5 is the player's last five stored appearances. Prop research links open the player's StatsNext prop pages: how often statistical thresholds were reached, never sportsbook lines or prices. No prop page means too few appearances with the statistic at a typical market level so far; the player page still has every stored statistic.

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