Germany · Bundesliga · kick-off 21 Sept 2026 00:30
Full time · score 3-1
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Paderborn 33 · TSG Hoffenheim 37
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Paderborn 63 · TSG Hoffenheim 46
Shots on target 5-2 · corners 6-5 · possession 34-66
NextGOAL tip: TSG Hoffenheim -0.75 · 3 stars
Paderborn host TSG Hoffenheim in a late league fixture, an intriguing matchup where the visitors have often held the upper hand in head-to-head meetings, with simulations suggesting TSG Hoffenheim could win up to 58 out of 100 matches. In terms of team news, Paderborn are set up in a 3-5-2 system with Stefano Marino leading the line in a forward duo, while TSG Hoffenheim deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation featuring Adam Hlozek orchestrating the attack behind lone striker Tim Lemperle. The match is expected to see TSG Hoffenheim dominate possession and push forward, while the hosts will need to sit deep and look to hit on the counter-attack.