The Matchday 23 encounter in the Bundesliga between Hoffenheim and Stuttgart will take place on February 23 at the PreZero Arena in Sinsheim. Hoffenheim vs. Stuttgart: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Hoffenheim
In their last match, the Sinsheim side secured a 3-1 victory away against Werder Bremen, marking their first win in four league matches (1 draw, 2 losses). This success allowed Christian Ilzer's team to pull seven points clear of the relegation playoff zone. Notably, Hoffenheim has conceded in 12 consecutive Bundesliga games, with a total of 45 goals against them, ranking third from the bottom.
- At least four goals have been scored in Hoffenheim's last six Bundesliga matches.
- The team has failed to win in six of their last seven home league games (2 draws, 4 losses).
- In five of their last seven home matches in this tournament, Hoffenheim has not scored more than once.
Predicted lineup for Hoffenheim (4-5-1)
Luca Philipp – Leo Estigor, Arthur Chaves, Stanley Nsoki, Pavel Kaderabek – Marius Bülter, Anton Stach, Finn Ole Becker, Tom Bischof, Andrej Kramaric – Gift Orban.
Stuttgart
Sebastian Hoeneß's side suffered a defeat against Wolfsburg in the last round, their third loss in four Bundesliga matches (1 win). In total, the club has endured seven losses (10 wins, 5 draws), matching their tally from the previous season. Stuttgart continues to slide down the standings, currently sitting in seventh place.
- The number "1" has appeared in the final score in seven of Stuttgart's last nine league matches.
- The team has avoided defeat in five of their last six away Bundesliga games (3 wins, 2 draws).
- In eight of their last ten away matches in this tournament, Stuttgart has conceded at least one goal.
Predicted lineup for Stuttgart (4-5-1)
Alexander Nübel – Josha Vagnoman, Jeff Chabot, Ramon Hendriks, Maximilian Mittelstädt – Jamie Leweling, Angelo Stiller, Enzo Millot, Atakan Karazor, Chris Führich – Deniz Undav.
Hoffenheim vs. Stuttgart: Match Prediction
Both teams are not in their best form. Hoffenheim has struggled for a while, while Stuttgart seems to be entering a crisis now. Another common factor is that matches involving these teams tend to be high-scoring.
Hoffenheim has failed to keep a clean sheet in 20 of 22 matches this season and has not managed to do so at home. Furthermore, Christian Ilzer's team has conceded at least two goals in eight home Bundesliga matches this season. However, they have scored nine goals in their last five league matches.
Stuttgart boasts the fifth-best attack in the league, but among the top half of the table, only Wolfsburg has conceded more than Sebastian Hoeneß's side. Their head-to-head encounters with Hoffenheim at the PreZero Arena have also been entertaining, with at least three goals scored in the last five meetings.
My prediction: Total over 2.5 goals
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