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>TSG Hoffenheim vs VfB Stuttgart Predictions, Picks & Odds – 12/09/2026
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Hoffenheim sit thirteenth after closing last season with a solid run that included three wins and a draw from their final five outings. The new campaign, however, began with a disappointing 3-2 defeat at Köln. Tim Lemperle returns from suspension to bolster the attack, though doubts linger over Alexander Prass and Andrej Kramaric, while Fisnik Asllani remains sidelined. The PreZero Arena faithful will demand a response on home soil.
Stuttgart, seventh last term, endured a bruising 5-1 opening-day loss at Bayern Munich but swiftly restored confidence with a commanding 4-0 DFB-Pokal victory over Hansa Rostock. A tactical shift to a 4-2-3-1 formation is anticipated. Goalkeeper Dennis Seimen misses out with a thigh injury, handing Fabian Bredlow the gloves, and Tiago Tomás is also unavailable. Jamie Leweling, having committed his future to the club, should start.
Both sides enter this fixture without a point from their opening league matches, Hoffenheim falling to a 3-2 reverse at Köln while Stuttgart were dismantled 5-1 by Bayern Munich. That shared desperation should produce an open, committed contest at the PreZero Arena. The home or away market at 2.38 and 2.62 respectively captures the likeliest outcome given the circumstances.
The head-to-head record is striking: four consecutive draws, including a 3-3 thriller and a goalless stalemate. Yet the pressure on both managers to deliver a first win makes a fifth successive stalemate less probable. Stuttgart's cup thrashing of Hansa Rostock suggests their Bayern humiliation was an outlier, while Tim Lemperle's return from suspension bolsters Hoffenheim's forward line considerably.
Key absences could prove decisive. Hoffenheim are sweating on Alexander Prass and Andrej Kramaric, and Fisnik Asllani remains sidelined. Stuttgart lose goalkeeper Dennis Seimen and forward Tiago Tomás to muscle injuries, though Jamie Leweling's commitment to the club is a boost. With both teams depleted, goals feel inevitable; 1.33 and 1.35 warrant close attention alongside the home or away selection.
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Trends to Know about TSG Hoffenheim vs VfB Stuttgart
- Last four head-to-head meetings all drawn
- Both sides lost their opening fixtures
- Hoffenheim won three of final five matches
Form & Statistics: TSG Hoffenheim vs VfB Stuttgart
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TSG Hoffenheim vs VfB Stuttgart: Head-to-Head
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How to Watch TSG Hoffenheim vs VfB Stuttgart Match?
What time is TSG Hoffenheim vs VfB Stuttgart?
Hoffenheim welcome Stuttgart to the PreZero Arena on Saturday 12 September 2026, with kickoff at 14:30 BST.
Where is TSG Hoffenheim vs VfB Stuttgart being played?
This fixture takes place at the PreZero Arena, Hoffenheim's home ground in Sinsheim.
How Can I Watch TSG Hoffenheim vs VfB Stuttgart on TV and Live Stream?
Fans can watch Hoffenheim vs Stuttgart live on Sky Sport in Germany and via international Bundesliga broadcast partners.