Hamburger SV vs VfB Stuttgart — match summary
Germany · Bundesliga · kick-off 17 Oct 2026 20:30
Full time · score 1-0
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Hamburger SV 32 · VfB Stuttgart 47
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Hamburger SV 43 · VfB Stuttgart 44
Shots on target 3-4 · corners 5-8 · possession 34-66
NextGOAL tip: Hamburger SV +0.75 · 2 stars
Hamburger SV and VfB Stuttgart meet often and the away side usually has the edge, especially in the most recent meeting when VfB Stuttgart romped to a 4-0 win in April. This time, though, the shape of both teams is quite different from before, because Hamburger SV just won 3-2 in their latest league match and are on a winning run of 3. Hamburger SV have already come through a brutal start to the season. Two straight 0-5 defeats pushed their goals conceded to 15 from 5 matches, but after that the defence began to settle and they kept collecting wins. VfB Stuttgart, meanwhile, have been better overall, on a winning run of 4, and they just won 3-0 in Europe. Their attack works consistently, but there are still moments where the defence can be exposed. This game should open up early, because both teams tend to play more on the front foot than sit back. VfB Stuttgart should dominate the ball more and create chances more frequently, but Hamburger SV at home also have counterattacking moments that make good use of their home advantage. If the hosts score first, the game will open up even more and more goals can follow, which is the path that keeps the hosts from being at a disadvantage in this one.