On October 25, 2025, Hamburg will face Wolfsburg in Matchday 8 of the Bundesliga. The match will start at 15:30 Central European Time. Here’s a look at what to expect from this matchup.
Hamburg
Hamburg comes into this match after losing 1–2 to RB Leipzig, ending their three-game unbeaten streak. They had two wins, 2–1 over Heidenheim and 4–0 against Mainz, and a 0–0 draw with Union Berlin. Currently, they are 11th in the Bundesliga with 8 points.
At home, Hamburg has performed well lately, winning their last two games with a total of six goals scored. However, their overall scoring record is low, with only seven goals in seven matches, one of the lowest in the league.
Historically, Hamburg has been strong against Wolfsburg at home, remaining unbeaten in their last two encounters at this venue, though those matches were played eight years ago.
After the game against Wolfsburg, Hamburg will play Heidenheim away in the DFB-Pokal Round of 32.
Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg is currently struggling. They started the season with a win in the DFB-Pokal and a 3–1 victory against Heidenheim, but have since gone six league games without a win, with two draws and four losses. Alarmingly, they have not scored in three of those defeats.
Wolfsburg is positioned 15th in the Bundesliga with only 5 points. Following the match with Hamburg, they will compete in the DFB-Pokal against Holstein Kiel from the 2. Bundesliga.
In recent head-to-head matchups, Wolfsburg has the upper hand, which might boost their morale heading into this game. In the last ten contests, Wolfsburg has won five and drawn three, losing only twice. Notably, both teams have scored in four of the last five meetings.
Probable Lineups
- Hamburg: Heuer, Capaldo, Muheim, Elfadli, Vušković, Remberg, Lokonga, Mikelbrencis, Dompé, Philippe, Königsdörffer
- Wolfsburg: Grabara, Zehnter, Koulierakis, Jenz, Maehle, Eriksen, Vini Souza, Olsen, Majer, Daghim, Wind
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Hamburg has won or drawn 3 of their last 4 matches.
- 5 of Hamburg’s last 6 matches have had over 2.5 goals.
- Wolfsburg has lost 6 of their last 7 matches.
- Wolfsburg has conceded first in their last 6 matches.
- 4 of Wolfsburg’s last 5 away matches have had over 2.5 goals.
- Wolfsburg has won or drawn 8 of the last 10 head-to-head meetings.
- In 4 of the last 5 head-to-head matches, both teams scored.
Hamburg — Wolfsburg Prediction
This game features two teams that are still searching for their form this season. Hamburg has had some success at home but suffers from a weak attack, earning only eight points so far. Wolfsburg is in a more precarious position, just above the relegation zone and struggling to score, currently on a six-game winless streak. However, Wolfsburg might be motivated by their favorable history against Hamburg. Expect a lively game, likely with goals from both sides. I predict Both Teams to Score with odds of 1.5.