Hoffenheim vs Union Berlin Prediction & Tips
Hoffenheim and Union Berlin face at WIRSOL Rhein‑Neckar‑Arena, in a match for the 2 nd round of the Bundesliga. The history of recent direct clashes is favorable to the home team, which has 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 4 matches. The last head-to-head between these two teams, in 28‑02‑2021, ended in a draw by (1‑1).
Hoffenheim Analysis
The home team comes to this 2 nd round after the (0‑4) win in their league debut, against FC Augsburg. In the last 10 home matches Hoffenheim has a record of 6 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. In their matches there is a tendency towards goals, as in 42 of their last 47 matches at home there were Over 1.5 goals and in 37 of the last 47 there were Over 2.5 goals. In 15 matches, they managed to turn the score around in 3 of the 7 matches in which they conceded the first goal. In the last 20 home matches for all competitions there are 1 periods that stand out: they have scored 15 of their 42 goals between minutes (46’‑60′).
TSG Hoffenheim enters this match after a great triumph, by 0-4, on the trip to Augsburg, adding their first victory in this Bundesliga: the team’s goals were signed by Sebastian Rudy, Jacob Bruun Larsen, Sargis Adamyan and Georginius Rutter. The home team usually plays in a 4-3-3, favoring offensive transitions and channeling their attack through the side aisles. The three men who will adopt a more offensive mission are Jacob Bruun Larsen, Munas Dabbur and Christoph Baumgartner, and the player responsible for leading his team’s attacks is the Croatian Andrej Kramaric. Coach Sebastian Hoeness will be without Florian Grillitsch, Havard Nordtveit, Pavel Kaderabek, Ermin Bicakcic and Benjamin Hubner, all injured.
Union Berlin Analysis
The away team comes to this 2 nd round after a draw in their debut, against Bayer 04 Leverkusen, by (1‑1). In their last match, for the Europa Conference League, they got an away win against KuPS by (0‑4). In the last 10 away matches Union Berlin has won 4, tied 3 and lost 3. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored at least one goal in each of the last 10 matches.
Union Berlin comes motivated for this match after a 0-4 triumph on the trip to KuPS, in a game counting for the Conference League: the team’s goals were signed by Taiwo Awoniyi (2), Andreas Voglsammer and Max Kruse. Note that the visitors drew against Bayern Leverkusen in the first round of the Bundesliga. Contrary to the “enemy” of this round, the visiting team chooses to play in a traditional 3-5-2, where the two most advanced players are Taiwo Awoniyi and Max Kruse. Coach Urs Fischer should be able to count on all players for this round.
Hoffenheim – Union Berlin FREE TIPS
Hoffenheim – Win @ 2.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
