The Matchday 23 clash 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
Sinsheim's team secured a 3-1 away win over Werder in the last round, marking their first victory in four Bundesliga matches (1 draw, 2 losses). This success allowed Christian Ilzer's side to pull away from the relegation playoff zone by 7 points. Notably, Hoffenheim has conceded in 12 consecutive Bundesliga games, amassing a total of 45 goals against them, the third-worst record in the league.
- At least 4 goals have been scored in Hoffenheim's last 6 Bundesliga matches.
- The team has failed to win 6 of their last 7 home games in the Bundesliga (2 draws, 4 losses).
- In 5 of their last 7 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 to Wolfsburg in the last round, marking their third loss in four Bundesliga matches (1 win). Overall, the club has 7 losses (10 wins, 5 draws), matching their total from last season. Stuttgart continues to slide down the standings, now sitting in seventh place.
- The number "1" appeared in the final score in 7 of Stuttgart's last 9 Bundesliga matches.
- The team has not lost in 5 of their last 6 away Bundesliga games (3 wins, 2 draws).
- In 8 of their last 10 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.
Referee
Christian Dingert (Germany)
Matches – 9 (Bundesliga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 38;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.2;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 27;
Penalties – 22%.
Hoffenheim vs. Stuttgart: Match Prediction
Both teams are not in their best form. Hoffenheim has been struggling 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 their 22 matches this season and has not managed a shutout at home. Furthermore, Christian Ilzer's side has conceded at least two goals in 8 home Bundesliga matches in the 2024/25 season. However, in their last five matches in this tournament, Hoffenheim has scored 9 goals.
Stuttgart boasts the fifth-best attack in the league, but among the top half of the table, only Wolfsburg has conceded more goals than Sebastian Hoeneß's side. Matches between Hoffenheim and Stuttgart at the PreZero Arena have also been entertaining, with at least three goals scored in their last five Bundesliga encounters.
My prediction: Total over 2.5 goals
