Bayer Leverkusen vs Hamburger SV Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 May 2026

Bundesliga Betting Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs Hamburger SV

Bayer Leverkusen welcome Hamburger SV to BayArena, with kick-off set for 09:30 on Saturday 16 May.

We expect Hamburger SV to put up plenty of resistance as the outsiders and they’re available at +1.75 on the Asian Handicap at odds of -114. Our money is divided between +1.5 and 2.0, meaning a safety net for this wager.

Bayer Leverkusen were beaten last game and this was on their travels at MHPArena. Stuttgart claimed a 3-1 win. The North Rhine-Westphalia team had 51% possession and recorded six shots on target, while Aleix Garcia bagged the goal.

Hamburger SV have won their previous two Bundesliga matches. The latest was a 3-2 home victory at Volksparkstadion against Freiburg. The Dinosaurs enjoyed 47% possession and had six shots on goal, with Bakery Jatta, Luka Vuskovic and Fabio Balde all on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 1-0 in favour of away side Leverkusen when they last played HSV, with the clash taking place at Volksparkstadion.

Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Leverkusen	34	17	8	9	68	47	21	68:47	59
13	Hamburger SV	34	9	11	14	40	54	-14	40:54	38

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5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 2.3 goals from 6.4 shots on goal and 17.8 attempts. Leverkusen have had 56.8% possession, 544.4 passes and 6.5 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 14.6 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 3.3 corners.

Patrik Schick leads the way with 9 goals, Alejandro Grimaldo has 3, with Aleix Garcia and two others on 2. Alejandro Grimaldo is the top assists maker on 3, with goalkeepers Mark Flekken and Janis Blaswich managing 2 clean sheets between them.

HSV have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, with an average of 4.1 shots on goal, 10.4 attempts and 1.3 goals. Merlin Polzin's men average 42.3% possession, 341.4 passes, 3.2 corners taken and 7.2 corners against them, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 15.2 attempts and 5.7 shots on goal.

We’ve seen Luka Vuskovic, Fabio Vieira and Robert Glatzel score 2 goals each. William Mikelbrencis and Albert Groenbaek are the top assist makers, managing 2 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Mark Flekken (GK), Jarell Quansah, Robert Andrich, Edmond Tapsoba, Montrell Culbreath, Aleix Garcia, Exequiel Palacios, Alejandro Grimaldo, Malik Tillman, Ibrahim Maza, Patrik Schick.

Hamburger SV confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Sander Tangvik (GK), Warmed Omari, Luka Vuskovic, Jordan Torunarigha, Nicolas Capaldo, Nicolai Remberg, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Albert Groenbaek, Fabio Vieira, Rayan Philippe, Otto Stange.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Hamburger SV Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve got your Bayer Leverkusen vs Hamburger SV bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score tip, corners outlook, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Match Prediction

Hamburger SV are not without a chance when it comes to this Bundesliga encounter. We’re expecting the underdogs to be competitive which means backing them on the Asian Handicap +1.75 at -114 and hoping they put up a good fight.

The latest Bundesliga injury and suspension news can have a big bearing and we use this data as well as the latest form guide. We’re also keen to study the football stats so that we can get the fullest picture of how the action might happen.

Key Bayer Leverkusen vs Hamburger SV league stats:

• The +1.75 line has been covered by HSV in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The +1.75 line has been covered by HSV in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +1.75 line has been covered by HSV in 3 consecutive games.
• The -1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Leverkusen in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Leverkusen in 4 of their last 5 games.

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 53.2% chance of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Leverkusen 2 - 1 Hamburger SV

A 2-1 win in favor of Leverkusen is available at odds of +750. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Luka Vuskovic Over 0.5 Shots -143

Luka Vuskovic (HSV) has chalked up at least one shot in five of his past seven Bundesliga away matches. Our opinion is that there’s value for him to cover the Player Shots line, with betting odds of -143 currently on offer.

Latest Luka Vuskovic Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+700

First

+2200

Shots

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

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Patrik Schick to Score -147

Patrik Schick (Leverkusen) has scored in three straight Bundesliga matches on home soil. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the -147 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Patrik Schick Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-152

First

+280

Shots

Over 4.5

-130

Under 4.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Leverkusen Over 6.5 Corners -147

Bayer Leverkusen have covered the 6.5 corners line in three consecutive home games, with HSV conceding over 6.5 corners in their past seven away matches. There’s everything to like about the Leverkusen Team Corners line which looks low and we’d expect them to go over at -147.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Leverkusen

Total

9.80 6.50 3.30

Home

10.60 7.70 2.90

Away

8.50 4.50 4.00

Hamburger SV

Total

10.40 3.20 7.20

Home

9.80 3.70 6.10

Away

10.20 3.50 6.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-114

Under 10.5

-123

Leverkusen Corners

Over 7.5

+106

Under 7.5

-152

Hamburger SV Corners

Over 2.5

-175

Under 2.5

+120

Most Corners

1

-588

X

+900

2

+475

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Bayer Leverkusen vs Hamburger SV Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Bayer Leverkusen have been priced up as the overwhelming -385 favourites for this Bundesliga clash. This means the bookies give them a 79% chance of claiming victory. If you’re interested in wagering Hamburger SV, you can get +800 for the underdog.

Leverkusen can be backed alternatively on the Half-Time Result market and that means getting -159. However, HSV are +575 and the draw is +210 if you want to take a different option.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -182.

The leading football betting sites have excellent coverage when it comes to all Bundesliga games. That means hundreds of markets from which to choose and something to suit everyone.

Full-Time Result

1

-385

X

+510

2

+800

Half-Time Result

1

-159

X

+210

2

+575

Double Chance

1X

-1667

12

-909

X2

+270

Draw No Bet

1

-1429

2

+525

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.75

-116

2 Hcp +1.75

-106

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+260

Over 2.5

-370

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-182

No

+132

The First Goalscorer favourite is Patrik Schick at +280. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.

Patrik Schick (Leverkusen)

First

-152

Anytime

+280

Christian Michel Kofane (Leverkusen)

First

-105

Anytime

+360

Ibrahim Maza (Leverkusen)

First

+190

Anytime

+650

Ernest Poku (Leverkusen)

First

+190

Anytime

+650

Álex Grimaldo (Leverkusen)

First

+190

Anytime

+700

Aleix Garcia (Leverkusen)

First

+290

Anytime

+1000

Robert Glatzel (HSV)

First

+310

Anytime

+1050

Jean-Luc Dompé (HSV)

First

+320

Anytime

+1100

Ransford Königsdörffer (HSV)

First

+340

Anytime

+1150

Yussuf Poulsen (HSV)

First

+350

Anytime

+1200

Robert Andrich (Leverkusen)

First

+380

Anytime

+1400

Rayan Philippe (HSV)

First

+380

Anytime

+1200

Exequiel Palacios (Leverkusen)

First

+390

Anytime

+1300

Fabio Vieira (HSV)

First

+430

Anytime

+1500

Edmond Tapsoba (Leverkusen)

First

+450

Anytime

+1600

Philip Porwei Otele (HSV)

First

+450

Anytime

+1600

Damion Downs (HSV)

First

+450

Anytime

+1700

Albert Gronbaek (HSV)

First

+575

Anytime

+1900

Jarell Quansah (Leverkusen)

First

+575

Anytime

+1900

Fábio Baldé (HSV)

First

+575

Anytime

+2000

Ezequiel Fernández (Leverkusen)

First

+600

Anytime

+1900

Tim Oermann (Leverkusen)

First

+600

Anytime

+2000

Loïc Badé (Leverkusen)

First

+600

Anytime

+2000

Bakery Jatta (HSV)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Luka Vuskovic (HSV)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Patrik Schick (Leverkusen)

Over 4.5

-130

Under 4.5

-

Ransford Königsdörffer (HSV)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

Ibrahim Maza (Leverkusen)

Over 1.5

-222

Under 1.5

-

Rayan Philippe (HSV)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Yussuf Poulsen (HSV)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-

Fabio Vieira (HSV)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-

Jean-Luc Dompé (HSV)

Over 1.5

-132

Under 1.5

-

Aleix Garcia (Leverkusen)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-

Álex Grimaldo (Leverkusen)

Over 1.5

-250

Under 1.5

-

Ernest Poku (Leverkusen)

Over 1.5

-192

Under 1.5

-

Robert Glatzel (HSV)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

Fábio Baldé (HSV)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Bakery Jatta (HSV)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-

Loïc Badé (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Tim Oermann (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-

Ezequiel Fernández (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-

Damion Downs (HSV)

Over 0.5

-313

Under 0.5

-

Jarell Quansah (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-

Albert Gronbaek (HSV)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Philip Porwei Otele (HSV)

Over 0.5

-286

Under 0.5

-

Edmond Tapsoba (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Exequiel Palacios (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Robert Andrich (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Luka Vuskovic (HSV)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Bundesliga matches only
Leverkusen have collected four wins, four draws and two defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.10 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

HSV have finished with five defeats, three wins and two draws in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.90.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Bayer Leverkusen Home Stats		4-4-2	3.20	2.10	1.10	5	5	6	4
Hamburger SV Away Stats		3-2-5	3.10	1.20	1.90	7	3	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Bayer Leverkusen vs Hamburger SV Lineups & Team News

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