Hoffenheim vs Union Berlin
Bundesliga
Saturday
17th February 2024
WIRSOL Rhein-Neckar-Arena
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of the Bundesliga fixture between Hoffenheim and Union Berlin.
Hoffenheim vs Union Berlin: Preview
Hoffenheim form analysis
Die Kraichgauer had a difficult start to their 2024 Bundesliga campaign, losing 3-0 away to Bayern Munich on January 13th despite Bayern being reduced to 10 men. On January 20th, Hoffenheim faced another tough away match against Freiburg and lost a high-scoring game 3-2, with goals from W. Weghorst and M. Beier not enough. Things improved on January 27th as Hoffenheim drew 1-1 at home with Heidenheim, responding to an early deficit through an A.
Kramarić penalty. However, Hoffenheim were held to another draw on February 4th at home against Wolfsburg, twice going ahead through M. Beier and G. Prömel but ultimately finishing 2-2. Most recently on February 11th, Hoffenheim drew a third straight game, conceding late at home to FC Cologne’s M. Finkgräfe before A. Kramarić equalized to finish 1-1. Overall, Hoffenheim have struggled for wins but shown solid goalscoring, tallying in every match. Converting leads to 3 points and tightening defensively will be critical if they hope to secure a top table finish.
Union Berlin form analysis
Union Berlin’s 2024 Bundesliga campaign started with a 1-0 away loss to defending champions Bayern Munich on January 25th, conceding to Raphaël Guerreiro. Looking to bounce back, on January 28th Union earned a 1-0 home win over Darmstadt thanks to B. Hollerbach’s 62nd minute goal. However, on February 4th Union faced another tough away match against RB Leipzig and were beaten 2-0 courtesy of goals from L. Openda and B. Šeško.
In better form on February 7th, Union drew 1-1 away to Mainz, conceding first to J. Burkardt before equalizing via R. Gosens. Most recently on February 10th, Union returned to winning ways with a 1-0 home victory over Wolfsburg secured by D. Doekhi’s goal. Overall, Union have earned respectable results against strong opposition like Bayern and Leipzig. But they’ve struggled to create chances, scoring just 3 goals in 5 matches. Boosting offensive production through midfield creativity and clinical finishing will be key if Union are to advance up the table.
Hoffenheim vs Union Berlin: Prediction
Just a couple goals were scored in three of the last five Bundesliga fixtures at this venue. The average scoreline observed in the last four fixtures of the visitors is just 1.25. Anything but a goalfest should be expected from this fixture.
The visitors have seemed to turn their seasons around having claimed 15 points in their last ten matches. They should at the very least hold themselves against a club with just one win in the league since October.
