RB Leipzig — Hamburg : Match Preview and Prediction for October 18,2025

RB Leipzig’s Season Start and Current Form

RB Leipzig has been a pleasant surprise early in the new season. The club underwent a significant overhaul in its attacking lineup, selling key players like Sesko, Simons, and Openda. Following their failure to qualify for European competitions for the first time in several years, a new coach was appointed. Their campaign began with a devastating 0-6 defeat to Bayern Munich in the opening round. However, six matchdays have passed since then, and the ‘Bulls’ remain unbeaten. A run of four consecutive victories was recently followed by a 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund. Nevertheless, Ole Werner’s side continues to impress, and the third-placed team in the German championship is expected to comfortably handle newly promoted Hamburg at home. While Finkgräfe, Henrichs, and Nedeljković will be unavailable for the hosts against Hamburg, a significant portion of the squad has recovered from injuries, further boosting the team’s potential.

Hamburg’s Return to and Challenges

After a seven-year absence, Hamburg has returned to the . However, based on their initial performances in Germany’s top football flight, it appears the ‘Dark Blues’ will face an intense struggle to maintain their status. Heading into the international break, Hamburg managed an impressive three-match unbeaten streak. Nevertheless, this run is somewhat deceptive, considering the calibre of their opponents. Home victories against Heidenheim (2-1) and a resounding 4-0 win over Mainz were welcome, but the Heidenheim game was evenly contested, and the win against Mainz ’05 arguably capitalized on their opponent’s fatigue after a Conference League fixture.On the road, Hamburg suffered a 0-5 thrashing by Bayern, and they also experienced a home derby defeat against the ‘Pirates’. The current international break may not be beneficial for Polzin’s squad. In Leipzig, they will be without the injured Omari and Fábio Vieira, who is suspended following a red card.