Match Overview

The Matchday 2 Bundesliga clash between Hoffenheim and Eintracht Frankfurt will take place on August 30 at the PreZero Arena in Sinsheim. Here’s our comprehensive preview covering the prediction, betting tips, odds, and key statistics.

Hoffenheim Team Analysis

Current Form and Standings

Christian Ilzer’s side secured a 2-1 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in their opening match on the road. This win snapped a five-game winless streak in the Bundesliga (2 draws, 3 losses) for Hoffenheim. Furthermore, it marked the first time in their last six league encounters that the team conceded less than two goals. With three points, the club currently sits in sixth place in the league table.

Hoffenheim Statistics

• The team has failed to win 10 of their last 11 home matches in the Bundesliga (5 draws, 5 losses).
• The club scored exactly 1 or 2 goals in 6 of their last 8 home league matches.
• Hoffenheim conceded in 36 of their last 37 home Bundesliga fixtures.

Hoffenheim’s Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)*

Oliver Baumann – Bernardo, Koki Machida, Robin Granach, Vladimir Coufal – Bazoumana Touré, Wouter Burger, Leon Adballahu, Andrej Kramarić – Tim Lemperle, Fisnik Asllani.

Team News: Hoffenheim Injuries

Defender Valentin Gendrey and forward Adam Hložek are injured.

Eintracht Frankfurt Team Analysis

Current Form and Standings

Dino Toppmöller’s charges convincingly defeated Werder Bremen 4-1 at home in the opening round. This result extended Eintracht’s unbeaten run in the league to seven matches (4 wins, 3 draws). Additionally, for the fourth time in this period, the club managed to score at least three goals. However, the team has conceded in their last four Bundesliga outings. Eintracht Frankfurt currently occupies second place in the league table.

Eintracht Frankfurt Statistics

• The club has remained unbeaten in 7 of their last 9 away Bundesliga matches (3 wins, 4 draws).
• The team conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals in 6 of their last 9 previous away league games.
• Eintracht Frankfurt scored no more than one goal in 7 of their last 10 away Bundesliga matches.

Eintracht Frankfurt’s Predicted Lineup (4-5-1)*

Michael Zetterer – Rasmus Kristensen, Nnamdi Collins, Robin Koch, Arthur Theate – Ritsu Doan, Hugo Larsson, Can Uzun, Farès Chaïbi, Jean-Matteo Bahoya – Jonathan Burkardt.

Referee Profile

Timo Gerach (Germany)

Matches officiated – 11 (Bundesliga, 2024/25);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 42;

Average yellow cards per match – 3.8;

Red cards shown – 2;

Average fouls per match – 19;

Penalties awarded – 36%.

Match Prediction: Hoffenheim vs Eintracht Frankfurt

Analysis of Goal Expectancy

Despite both teams demonstrating effective attacking prowess in the opening round, I do not anticipate a high-scoring affair in their head-to-head encounter. Hoffenheim rarely showcases their best creative form at home: in their last 11 Bundesliga home matches, the team scored more than one goal only three times, and never more than two goals during this period. Simultaneously, in their previous six home league fixtures, the club conceded more than one goal only against Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.

Eintracht’s Away Form and Defensive Record

Eintracht Frankfurt does not boast high scoring efficiency away from home: in 7 of their last 10 Bundesliga away matches, the club’s players scored a maximum of one goal. Moreover, in their nine previous away league fixtures, the team allowed opponents to score more than one goal on only three occasions, with one of these instances being against Bayern Munich. Additionally, Eintracht kept two clean sheets during this period.

Final Betting Tip

My prediction:  Total Goals Under 3.5 with odds of 1.67

Lineup Disclaimer

* The starting lineup for each team is based on their previous match in this tournament.