The Matchday 14 Bundesliga fixture between Hoffenheim and Hamburg will take place on December 13 at the PreZero Arena in Sinsheim. Hoffenheim – Hamburg: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Hoffenheim
Christian Ilzer's side were beaten 2-0 away at Borussia Dortmund in the last round. As a result, Hoffenheim's unbeaten run in the Bundesliga came to an end (previously five wins and one draw), with the club having scored exactly three goals in each of their victories during that streak. Additionally, they failed to keep a clean sheet in 11 of their 13 matches so far this season. With 23 points, Hoffenheim sit fifth in the table.
- The team has failed to win in 13 of their last 17 home Bundesliga matches (5 draws, 8 losses).
- The club conceded in 7 of their last 8 home league games.
- At least three goals were scored in 7 of Hoffenheim's last 8 home Bundesliga matches.
Predicted lineup Hoffenheim (4-4-2)
Oliver Baumann – Bernardo, Albian Ajeti, Robin Gränac, Vladimír Coufal – Fisnik Asllani, Wouter Burger, Leon Avdullahu, Grisha Promel – Bazumana Ture, Tim Lemperle.
Defender Koki Matida is injured. Defender Bernardo will miss the game due to suspension.
Hamburg
Merlin Polzin's men beat Werder 3-2 at home in the last round, securing their second consecutive league victory. It was only the fourth occasion this Bundesliga campaign that Hamburg scored more than one goal in a match. However, the club extended their run of conceding in the league to seven games. Hamburg sit 13th in the table with 15 points.
- The club has failed to win in their last seven Bundesliga away matches (2 draws, 5 losses).
- In 5 of the last 7 away league games, at least one of the opponents failed to score.
- Hamburg have not scored more than one goal in their last seven Bundesliga away matches.
Predicted lineup Hamburg (3-4-3)
Daniel Heuer – Jordan Torunarigha, Nicolás Capaldo, Luka Vuskovic – Bakery Jatta, Nikolai Remberg, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Abubakar Sumaaro – Ryan Phillipp, Jean-Luc Dompé, Fabio Vieira.
Defenders Alexander Rössing-Lelesiit and Varmed Omari, and forward Robert Glatzel will miss out through injury. Midfielder Nikolai Remberg is suspended.
Referee
Martin Petersen (Germany)
Matches – 15 (Bundesliga, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 68;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.5;
Red cards shown – 5;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 27%.
Match prediction Hoffenheim – Hamburg
Christian Ilzer's side had built good momentum, and only the defeat at Dortmund in the last round slightly halted their progress. Nevertheless, you should account for the difference in class between Dortmund and Hamburg, as well as Hoffenheim's home advantage. Hoffenheim have won their last three home league matches convincingly, including a win over second-placed Leipzig.
Hamburg have struggled on the road in the Bundesliga for some time, enduring a seven-match winless run away from home (2 draws, 5 defeats). Over that run the visitors have scored only two goals, and opponents have recorded several comprehensive victories. I do not believe the visitors will get a result here, so my prediction: Hoffenheim to win
* For each team, the starting lineup shown is from their most recent match in this competition.
