Stuttgart vs Hamburger SV Prediction, Bet Tips & Match Preview

Stuttgart vs Hamburger SV
German Bundesliga Relegation Playoffs
Date: 1 June 2023, Thursday
Kick-off at 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
Venue: Mercedes-Benz-Arena (Stuttgart).

Hamburger SV will have to go through the playoffs drama once again in an attempt to earn the promotion to the elite tier of German football.

They lost 1-2 on aggregate to Hertha Berlin exactly a year ago despite winning the first leg 0-1 in the capital.

The team currently led by Tim Walter will be hoping to get more success this time around when they face Stuttgart in two most important games of the season.

Hamburger SV have gone through a real final day drama in 2. Bundesliga as their main rivals for the automatic promotion, Heindeheim, were trailing to the already-relegated Jahn Regensburg in the third minute of added time.

However, Heidenheim managed to bag two super-late goals and eventually get the victory that launched them straight to Bundesliga, at the same time pushing Hamburger SV into the playoffs drama.

It will be very interesting to see whether such a shocking turn of events will leave an impact on HSV’s display against the top-flight opposition on Thursday.

Stuttgart missed a chance to secure another top-flight campaign on the final day as they played only a disappointing 1-1 stalemate to Hoffenheim five days ago.

Sebastian Hoeness’ men offered a strong performance on the occasion, creating numerous chances in front of the rivals’ goal. Will they be more efficient in an elimination double-header?

Stuttgart vs Hamburger SV Head-to-head

• Hamburger SV lead the head to head tie by five wins ahead of the 112th meeting with Stuttgart.
• However, the home court advantage has played a huge role in the history of this matchup as Stuttgart won 30 and lost only 15 of the last 56 home outings against HSV.
• Both teams scored in each of the previous nine head to head matches, including a 3-2 victory for Stuttgart in a friendly played in August 2020.

Stuttgart vs Hamburger SV Prediction

Hamburger SV conceded at least two goals in four of the last six away fixtures in 2. Bundesliga. Knowing how dangerous Stuttgart have been attackingly of late, we have reasons to expect a home win in a high-scoring scenario on Thursday.

The main pick is Stuttgart to have the lead at the half time and win the match at the end at the 2.30 odds while you can alternatively back the Over 2.5 goals FT bet at the 1.66 odds.

• HT/FT Stuttgart/Stuttgart @ 2.30 (13/10)

• Over 2.5 goals FT @ 1.66 (4/6) odd.