The Matchday 7 clash in the 2024/25 Europa League between Hoffenheim (Germany) and Tottenham (England) will take place on January 23 at the PreZero Arena in Sinsheim. Hoffenheim vs. Tottenham: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Morten Krogh (Denmark)
Matches – 7 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 35;
Average yellow cards per match – 5;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 43%.
Predicted lineups for Hoffenheim vs. Tottenham
Hoffenheim (4-2-3-1): Oliver Baumann – David Jurásek, Stanley Nsoki, Arthur Chaves, Pavel Kadeřábek – Anton Stach, Diadié Samassékou – Tom Bischof, Jacob Bruun Larsen, Andrej Kramarić – Adam Hložek.
Tottenham (4-3-3): Fraser Forster – Archie Gray, Destiny Udogie, Pedro Porro, Radu Drăgușin – Yves Bissouma, Rodrigo Bentancur, James Maddison – Son Heung-min, Timo Werner, Brennan Johnson.
The starting lineup for each team in their previous match in this tournament is listed.
Hoffenheim
The Germans have managed just one victory in the current Europa League, which came in the second round against Dynamo Kyiv (2-0). Since then, the club has not won: drawing at home with Lyon (2-2) and FCSB (0-0), and losing away to Porto (0-2) and Sporting (0-3). Christian Ilzer's side sits in 26th place in the standings. If Hoffenheim drops points in the upcoming match, it will significantly diminish their chances of advancing to the playoffs.
Injured players include midfielders Anton Stach, Ihlas Bebou, Diadié Samassékou, Umut Tohumcu, and Grischa Prömel, defender Ozan Kabak, and forward Marius Bülter.
- In their last eight Europa League matches, the club has secured just one win (4 draws and 3 losses).
- At least one team has failed to score in 4 of Hoffenheim's last 5 games in this tournament.
- No more than three goals have been scored in 6 of the Germans' last 7 matches in this European competition.
Tottenham
The English side started the group stage excellently, winning three consecutive matches. However, the next three Europa League games were less successful: the Londoners lost to Galatasaray (2-3) and drew with Roma (2-2) and Rangers (1-1). Nevertheless, the team is in a strong ninth position. If the club wins this round, they will secure their place in the playoffs.
Due to injuries, defenders Destiny Udogie, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, forwards Timo Werner, Dominic Solanke, and Wilson Odobert, goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, and midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur are out. The participation of midfielders Yves Bissouma and Brennan Johnson is in doubt.
- No more than three goals have been scored in regular time in 6 of Tottenham's last 8 Europa League matches.
- The club has not lost in 90 minutes in 12 of their last 14 matches in this tournament (9 wins and 3 draws).
- Both teams have scored in regular time in 6 of the Londoners' last 7 away games in this European competition.
Hoffenheim vs. Tottenham: Match Prediction
The hosts of the upcoming match have been frankly weak this season. In the Europa League, the team has only managed to beat the underdog, Dynamo Kyiv, and in the Bundesliga, the club is near the bottom of the table. Notably, in their last 10 official matches, the Germans have secured just one victory, defeating Holstein Kiel in the league.
Tottenham is also not impressive in the English Premier League, but they still have a chance to fight for a European spot. The team is also notable for its scoring ability. I am confident that the attacking potential of the visitors will show itself in Germany. Tottenham is motivated: if they win the next two matches, they are likely to finish in the top eight and advance directly to the Europa League Round of 16. The Germans, who have not won in their last four official home matches (2 draws and 2 losses), will find it difficult to compete with such an opponent.
My prediction: Tottenham with a handicap (0)
