Hamburg vs Eintracht Frankfurt prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 27, 2026
On October 27, 2026, Hamburg and Eintracht Frankfurt will meet in the round of 32 of the German Cup. For both sides, this is a chance to bounce back from setbacks in the league.
Hamburg vs. Eintracht Frankfurt team news and expert analysis
The club from the Volksparkstadion, having finally returned to the Bundesliga, finished 13th with 38 points. They made a losing start this season, but in the autumn defeated Cologne and Hoffenheim in successive matches, along with Stuttgart. However, they went down to Paderborn in the most recent round.
The team from Frankfurt am Main endured a disappointing campaign last season, finishing eighth and outside the European qualification places. This time, too, under Adi Hütter, they have won just two of their opening matches, against Mainz and Cologne. In the latest round, they suffered a 0-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund.
Polzin's side managed to thrash modest Verl 3-0 away from home in the summer. Their next opponent went even further, only stopping after securing an emphatic 11-0 victory over St. Tennis.
Previous meetings: Hamburg vs. Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht had gone thirteen consecutive head-to-head matches without defeat. However, in May they lost 1-2 at home.
The visitors are given a slight edge. However, it seems the hosts are ready to avoid defeat this time (odds – 1.62).
Hamburg vs. Eintracht Frankfurt: key statistics and trends
- Hamburg have won three of their last four matches
- Hamburg score an average of 0.86 goals and concede 2.29 goals per match
- 29% of Hamburg's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total is 3.14 goals per match
- Eintracht Frankfurt have lost two of their last three matches
- Eintracht Frankfurt score an average of 1.43 goals and concede 2.43 goals per match
- 57% of Eintracht's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total is 3.86 goals per match
Hamburg vs. Eintracht Frankfurt: possible starting lineups
Hamburg play in a 1-3-5-2 formation (possible lineup): Heuer-Fernandez — Capaldo, Bornauw, Omari — Wolfe, Sambi Lokonga, Remberg, Adeline, Lemke — Vieira, Poulsen
Eintracht Frankfurt play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Atubolu — Collins, Koch, Brassier — Doan, Aseko, Onyedika, Kosugi — Knauff, Uzun — Burkardt
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