Hoffenheim-Hertha Berlin Statistical Preview

Team News

Hoffenheim

• Fabian Johnson is not fully fit yet and could be replaced by Sejad Salihovic at left-back again.
• Tarik Eljounoussi and Sebastian Rudy compete for a spot in midfield.
• Manager Markus Gisdol could field an unchanged team.

Hertha Berlin

• John Anthony Brooks could return from injury to start at centre-back, with Fabian Lustenberger switching back to his natural position in central midfield.
• Tolga Cigerci, Sami Allagui and Nico Schulz compete for one spot on the flanks.
• Otherwise, manager Jos Luhukay has no reason to make any changes.

Match Facts

• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Hoffenheim’s last 19 games in the Bundesliga.
• Hoffenheim have conceded at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 home matches in the Bundesliga.
• Hertha Berlin have failed to win their last 8 away matches in the Bundesliga.

Prediction

• Hoffenheim narrowly lost to Bayern last weekend, but look well organised and dangerous on the attack.
• Hertha want to bounce back from a disappointing loss against Schalke, after they also impressed against Bayern a fortnight ago. They need to improve their defensive stability again.
• Expect this to be close game from the start.

Hoffenheim 1 - 1 Hertha Berlin