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

RB Leipzig has been pleasantly surprising in the initial stages of the new season. The squad underwent a significant overhaul in their attack, parting ways with key players like Šeško, Simons, and Openda. Following their failure to qualify for European competitions for the first time in several years, they also brought in a new coach. Their campaign began with a harsh 0-6 defeat against Bayern in the opening round of the . However, six matchdays have passed since then, and “Die Roten Bullen” (The Red Bulls) have remained undefeated. A string of four consecutive victories was recently followed by a 1-1 draw in Dortmund against Borussia. Nevertheless, Ole Werner’s team continues to impress, and as the third-placed team in the German championship, they are expected to comfortably handle newly-promoted Hamburg at home. For the match against Hamburg, the home side will be without Finkgräfe, Henrichs, and Nedeljković, but a significant portion of the squad has recovered from injuries, which further strengthens the team’s potential.

Hamburg has made its long-awaited return to the after a seven-year absence. However, judging by their initial performances in Germany’s top football flight, it appears the “Dinos” (the Dark Blues) will face a challenging battle to retain their top-tier status. Prior to the international break, Hamburg managed an impressive three-match unbeaten run. However, this streak comes with a caveat, considering the calibre of opponents they faced. While home victories against Heidenheim (2-1) and a resounding 4-0 thrashing of Mainz were positive, the match against Heidenheim was evenly contested, and the win against Mainz (the 05ers) likely benefited from their opponents’ fatigue after a Europa Conference League fixture.On the road, Hamburg has already suffered a heavy 0-5 defeat at the hands of Bayern, and they also experienced a home derby loss against “the Pirates” (St. Pauli). The current international break might not be beneficial for Polzin’s squad, as they prepare to face Leipzig. For their trip to Leipzig, they will be without the injured Omari and Fábio Vieira, who is suspended due to a red card.