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Hoffenheim and Hamburger SV, two struggling teams, meet at the SNP Arena in Sinsheim on Saturday in the Bundesliga.
Die Kraichgauer enter this league fixture looking to end their miserable start to the new league season after losing their last game before the international break.
Meanwhile, the visiting Rothosen will hope to get their second league win of the new campaign after claiming their first victory before the break.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Hoffenheim vs. Hamburger key stats
- Hoffenheim and Hamburger have both managed only one win in their last four league games.
- Hamburger have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last four league games.
- Hoffenheim have only lost one in their last five home league games, with three wins and one draw.
Hoffenheim vs. Hamburger preview: Hosts looking for revival
Hoffenheim vs. Hamburger — Tale of the Tape
| Hoffenheim | vs | Hamburger |
|---|---|---|
| 14th | Position | 16th |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 7 | Goals For | 2 |
| 10 | Goals Against | 13 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 11th | Home / Away Rank | 16th |
Hoffenheim and Hamburger, both sitting on three points near the bottom of the Bundesliga table, will meet with plenty at stake as they look to put some much-needed points on the board.
The hosts have made a disappointing start to the campaign, suffering three defeats in their opening four league matches.
It has been a frustrating start for the home team, having lost 3-1 away to Paderborn before the international break.
However, there is at least some encouragement for Pellegrino Matarazzo's side on home soil.
Hoffenheim defeated Stuttgart 2-1 in their most recent Bundesliga fixture at home, extending an impressive record that has seen them win 11 of their last 16 home league matches.
Hamburger, meanwhile, finally opened their league account with a 2-1 home victory over Cologne on matchday four.
They also built on that performance, securing a 2-0 win over FC Copenhagen in a friendly game during the international break.
Despite the wins, their poor start to the Bundesliga season has been worrisome, leaving them with plenty of work to do.
The main concern has been their away form, with just one win in their last seven Bundesliga road games, losing five and drawing one.
Their defensive record is also troubling, as they have now gone 18 consecutive Bundesliga matches without keeping a clean sheet.
That weakness could prove costly away from home, and they will need to improve on their performance if they are to get anything from this clash.
Hoffenheim vs. Hamburger form guide & betting tips
| Hoffenheim | vs | Hamburger |
|---|---|---|
LLWL |
Form | LLLW |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 14th | Form Table | 16th |
| 7 | Goals For | 2 |
| 10 | Goals Against | 13 |
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Form (All Comps) | LLLWW |
Whispers predicts: Hoffenheim 3-1 Hamburger
Hoffenheim enter as strong favourites to win this Bundesliga clash, and we predict a 3-1 victory for the hosts.
The home team hold a notable advantage in this game based on their previous head-to-head record and also home advantage.
They have remained unbeaten in their last three home encounters against Hamburger and will be looking to extend the record.
The bookmakers have tipped Hoffenheim to win at 2/5 (1.42) at home. A draw is valued at 15/4 (4.75), while an away victory for Hamburger is offered at 21/4 (6.25).
Also, the market for over 2.5 goals is priced at 2/5 (1.40), and both teams to score (yes) is available at 4/7 (1.57).
Other options, like home team (first-half win), are set at 5/6 (1.83), while BTTS (yes) and over 2.5 goals are given at 4/5 (1.80).
> Hoffenheim to win at 2/5 (1.42) | Likelihood: Possible
> Over 2.5 goals at 2/5 (1.40) | Likelihood: Possible
> BTTS (yes) and over 2.5 goals at 4/5 (1.80) | Likelihood: Probable
> Home team (first-half win) at 5/6 (1.83) | Likelihood: Probable