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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
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