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Hertha BSC vs. TSG Hoffenheim
For Hertha BSC, the international break was anything but quiet. While numerous players were away with their national teams and, among others, centre-back Rogel celebrated his debut for Uruguay, the Alte Dame had to deal with shock news. Jean-Paul Boëtius was diagnosed with a testicular tumour after the last Bundesliga match.
After Marco Richter, this is now the second player of the capital club who has to deal with this diagnosis within a few months. The Dutchman will be out indefinitely. Boëtius was still on the field in the 1-1 draw in Mainz before the international break. This is doubly bitter for Hertha in retrospect. The equaliser for Mainz only came in the 94th minute of the game.
TSG Hoffenheim also played to a draw before the international break. In Sinsheim, coach Andre Breitenreiter’s team drew 0-0 with SC Freiburg. Nevertheless, the new season has been quite successful. Currently, the Baden-Württemberger are in a Champions League position, which they want to maintain in Berlin. What we expect from this pairing, you can read in our Hertha – Hoffenheim betting tip.
Hertha – Hoffenheim info:
– Date & Time: 02.10.2022, 15:30 hrs.
– Venue: Berlin, Olympiastadion
– Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 8
– TV broadcast: DAZN
Hertha Form & Balance Check
At the very last second Hertha BSC had to concede the 1:1 equaliser in Mainz. In the 94th minute of the match, the Berliners were leading away from home and were only seconds away from their second win of the season before Caci’s long ball fell to his feet. Despite this disappointment, the form curve of coach Sandro Schwarz’s team continues to climb. After winning 2-0 in Augsburg, the capital followed up with a strong 2-2 draw at home against Leverkusen. With the draw in Mainz, the Alte Dame are now unbeaten in three games.
Defensive becomes a factor
While Hertha BSC became the Bundesliga’s shooting gallery at times last season, coach Schwarz managed to stabilise the Alte Dame’s defence. Although the Berliners only played to nil once this season, Hertha only conceded three goals once. That came in the 3-1 defeat in the derby in Köpenick on matchday 1. Since then, Hertha have only conceded two goals against Leverkusen. In four other matches, the respective opponent scored only once. With a total of nine goals conceded, BSC concedes 1.3 goals per match. Last season, this average ran to 2.1 at the end of the season.
Hertha facts & analysis
– With 6 points on the 13th place in the table.
– Unbeaten for 3 games.
– Drawn twice last time
Hoffenheim form & balance check
Splitting the points 0-0 against SC Freiburg, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim failed to build on their previous 4-1 home win over Mainz 05. The victory over the Nullfünfer, on the other hand, was a successful reaction to the 0:1 defeat against BVB. This defeat remains the only one in TSG’s last five games. Only Dortmund and Gladbach have managed to beat the Sinsheimers so far. With four wins from seven games, coach Andre Breitenreiter’s team has won more than 50% of all Bundesliga games so far. On top of that, TSG also progressed in the cup.
Still struggling away from home
While TSG Hoffenheim have already picked up ten points at home in the Pre-Zero Arena, coach Breitenreiter’s team have only collected three points away from home. The Sinsheim side lost their most recent away match 0:1 at Borussia Dortmund. Hoffenheim lost 3-1 at Gladbach on Matchday 1 before winning 3-0 at Leverkusen on Matchday 3, their first win on foreign soil. Nevertheless, the away record before Sunday’s clash is negative with two defeats from three appearances as guests.
Hoffenheim facts & analysis
– With 13 points on the 4th place in the table.
– Lost the last away match with 0:1 in Dortmund
– Last played 0-0 against Freiburg
Predicted line-up – last update on 30 September 2022
Coach Sandro Schwarz is going for a 4-3-3 system. Hertha act in the offensive mainly through the wings by the fast wing players Lukebakio and Ejuke. The Berliners are very compact against the ball. Schwarz will have to do without Boëtius, Nsona and Gechter on Sunday. The injured Kempf returned to team training during the week.
Coach Schwarz had the following to say about Boëtius: “I saw Djanga, he didn’t lose his smile and coped well with everything, considering the circumstances. That is very good news. We have hope that it will take a similar course as with Marco. “
Under coach Andre Breitenreiter, TSG from Hoffenheim play a 3-5-2 system with tall wing-backs, who additionally strengthen the wings in the offensive. Angelino in particular stands out with crosses into the opponent’s penalty area. With Kramaric, the Sinsheimers have a full-blooded striker who always knows where the goal is. In Berlin, Hoffenheim will have to do without Bebou, Bičakčić and Hübner due to injury.
Hertha – Hoffenheim direct comparison & Statistics
For Hertha BSC, the last victory in the recent duel with Hoffenheim was a real rarity. Before that, the Berliners lost six games in a row against the Sinsheimers. When the capital club scores against TSG, it is in Berlin. Hertha lost only two of their last five home games against Hoffenheim.
– After leading 1-0, TSG Hoffenheim have never lost to Hertha.
– Kramaric scored against no other Bundesliga team as often as against Hertha (9 goals in 12 games).
– Hertha played only once away this season. In Augsburg, BSC won with 2:0.
– Coach Andre Breitenreiter celebrates his 49th birthday on Sunday.
