PREVIEW | TSG Hoffenheim vs Hamburger SV - team news, lineups, predictions

[(TSG 1899 Hoffenheim) Strength]:
1. Asllani has scored five goals for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga this season and is currently the top scorer of the team.
2. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim have achieved a record of 7 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses after 13 rounds of the Bundesliga this season and are currently ranked 5th in the league table.
3. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim have won all of their last three home games in the Bundesliga, demonstrating a strong home fighting power.
4. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim have achieved a record of 5 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last 8 official matches, showing a decent form.
5. The last time the two sides met was on April 14, 2018, when TSG 1899 Hoffenheim won 2-0 at home against Hamburger SV.
6. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim lost only 1 of their last 8 official games in AH.

[(TSG 1899 Hoffenheim) Weakness]:
1. After 13 rounds of the Bundesliga season, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim have committed a total of 190 fouls, making them the team with the most fouls in the entire league.
2. After 13 rounds of the Bundesliga season, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim have lost possession a total of 1866 times, ranking second in the league for most possession losses.

[(Hamburger SV) Strength]:
1. Philippe has scored three goals for Hamburger SV in the Bundesliga this season and is currently the top scorer of the team.
2. Hamburger SV won 2 of their last 3 official games in AH.

[(Hamburger SV) Neutral]:
1. After 13 rounds of the Bundesliga this season, Hamburger SV have achieved a record of 4 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses, currently ranking 13th in the league table, with an average performance.

[(Hamburger SV) Weakness]:
1. Hamburger SV have struggled on away field, managing only two draws and four losses in their six away games in the Bundesliga this season.
2. After 13 rounds of the Bundesliga this season, Hamburger SV have received a total of 5 red cards, making them the team with the most red cards in the entire league.
3. Hamburger SV have been awarded only 49 corner kicks after 13 rounds of the Bundesliga season, making them the team with the fewest corners in the entire league.
4. After 13 rounds of the Bundesliga season, Hamburger SV have made a total of 97 interceptions, ranking second in the league for fewest interceptions.

[Tips]:
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim have been in solid form recently, winning 3, drawing 1 and losing 1 of their last 5 league matches. They have strong home performance, winning all of their last 3 Bundesliga home games. Key players such as Asllani and Kramaric are in excellent form.

On the other hand, Hamburger SV have struggled on away field this season. They have managed only two draws and four defeats in their six league away matches so far, highlighting their poor form on awy field. The team's attack relies heavily on Philippe's individual breakthroughs, lacking creativity in overall organization. Faced with TSG 1899 Hoffenheim's high-pressure pressing and fluid attacking system, Hamburger SV are likely to struggle to cope.

The AH line is -0.75 for the home side, which is in favor of TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.

Considering the home field advantage, superior form, and Hamburger SV's weak away performance, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim are expected to secure all three points.

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