TSG 1899 Hoffenheim – VfL Wolfsburg
Our Hoffenheim – Wolfsburg betting tip is: Over 3.5 goals – 2.35 odds
- Both teams will be set up offensively
- Both teams conceded at least two goals in their last Bundesliga game
- Both Wolfsburg and Hoffenheim have conceded 28 goals between them
This Saturday, TSG Hoffenheim welcomes VfL Wolfsburg to the PreZero Arena for the highly anticipated Bundesliga match. Hoffenheim currently occupies 15th place with 14 points, while Wolfsburg is in 11th place with 21 points.
TSG Hoffenheim have drawn two, lost two and won one of their last five Bundesliga games, scoring seven goals and conceding nine. By comparison, VfL Wolfsburg have won three, lost two and drawn one of their last five games, scoring 13 and conceding ten.
The game promises to be an exciting duel due to the tight situation in the table and the most recent results of both teams. Hoffenheim will strive to distance themselves from the lower places in the table, while Wolfsburg would like to connect to the upper regions of the table with a victory. You can find out who will come out on top in our Hoffenheim – Wolfsburg betting tip.
Hoffenheim – Wolfsburg info
- Date & time: 11/01/2025, 3:30 pm
- Venue: PreZero-Arena, Sinsheim
- Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 16
- TV broadcast/livestream: SKY
Hoffenheim Form & Bilanz Check
TSG Hoffenheim hosted Borussia Mönchengladbach in the PreZero Arena for the last Bundesliga game of last year. Despite a dominant first half, Hoffenheim had to admit defeat with 1:2.
The game started with an early lead for the guests: in the 23rd minute of play, Philipp Sander scored the 0:1 for Gladbach. Hoffenheim reacted with an offensive game and created several chances. In the 39th minute, Tom Bischof shot from about 20 meters out, but Gladbach’s goalkeeper Moritz Nicolas made a strong save to keep the score level.
Hoffenheim equalized in the 58th minute after the break with a penalty from Andrej Kramaric to make it 1:1. Just three minutes later, Alassane Pléa put the visitors back in the lead. Hoffenheim pushed for an equalizer and had a good opportunity through Adam Hlozek in the 77th minute, but Nicolas made another excellent save. In the 88th minute, Kramaric was denied by Nicolas, who made a reflex save at close range.
The defeat marked the end of a difficult first half of the season for Hoffenheim, who had only won one of their last eight Bundesliga games under coach Christian Ilzer.
Injuries upon injuries
TSG Hoffenheim currently have to deal with several injured players, which further complicates their situation in the Bundesliga basement. Important players like Florian Grillitsch are out, which weakens both offense and defense. These absences pose an additional challenge for the team in the relegation battle, as coach Ilzer is forced to rely on less experienced players. Hoffenheim must now give their all in the upcoming games to escape the lower reaches of the table while they hope for the return of their key players.
Hoffenheim Facts & Analysis
- 15. Platz in der Bundesliga
- Muss mit einigen Ausfällen kämpfen
- Hoffenheim ist seit sieben Spielen wettbewerbsübergreifend sieglos
Wolfsburg Form & Record Check
VfL Wolfsburg hosted Borussia Dortmund at the Volkswagen Arena in the last Bundesliga game of the year. The game ended with a 1-3 defeat for Wolfsburg.
Dortmund started the game offensively and took the lead as early as the 25th minute through Donyell Malen, who scored from close range after a corner from Ramy Bensebaini. Just three minutes later, Maximilian Beier made it 0-2 after Julian Brandt played him a precise pass. In the 30th minute, Brandt himself put the final point on the board in the first half when he scored the 0-3 after a pass from Beier.
After the break, Wolfsburg tried to get back into the game. In the 58th minute, Denis Vavro scored the 1-3 with a header after a corner from Maximilian Arnold. But in the 62nd minute, Dortmund’s Pascal Groß was shown the red card for an emergency brake, which gave Wolfsburg additional hope. Despite numerous efforts and chances, including by Mohamed Amoura, the hosts were unable to score another goal.
Injury luck at the Wolves
VfL Wolfsburg will also be without some key players, which makes the upcoming game against Hoffenheim even more exciting. Injuries and absences weaken the team in various areas, especially in offense and defense. These personnel bottlenecks force coach Ralph Hasenhüttl to find new tactical solutions and to fall back on other players.
Despite these difficulties, Wolfsburg must focus on a strong performance to get important points against Hoffenheim. The game promises to be particularly exciting due to the open outcome and the injury concerns of both teams.
Wolfsburg facts & analysis
- 11th place in the Bundesliga
- Wolfsburg have the better head-to-head (in the last five games, three wins)
- Wolfsburg will be without a few players
Hoffenheim will line up in a 4-4-2 formation in the upcoming game, with a solid back four in defense and two strikers to create offensive pressure.
VfL Wolfsburg, on the other hand, will play in a 3-4-3 formation, similar to their game against Borussia Dortmund, relying on a compact defense and fast counterattacks.
Hoffenheim – Wolfsburg Head to Head & Stats
In the direct comparison of the last five meetings between the two teams, Wolfsburg has recorded three wins, while Hoffenheim has recorded one win and one draw. Wolfsburg clearly leads the direct comparison, but the upcoming game promises to be an exciting duel due to the current form and personnel shortages of both teams.
Direct comparison (H2H)
