The Matchday 15 Bundesliga fixture between Stuttgart and Hoffenheim will take place on December 20 at the MHP Arena. Stuttgart vs Hoffenheim: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Stuttgart
Sebastian Hoeness's side ran riot at Werder Bremen in the last round, winning 4-0. The victory was Stuttgart's first in four Bundesliga matches (1 draw, 2 defeats) and marked their biggest win of the current campaign. The Swabians also ended a six-match run of conceding in the league. With 25 points, the club sits sixth in the table.
- The team has won 6 of their last 7 home Bundesliga matches.
- Stuttgart has conceded no more than one goal in 6 of their last 7 home league games.
- At least three goals were scored in 11 of Stuttgart's last 15 home Bundesliga matches.
Probable Stuttgart lineup (4-3-3)
Alexander Nübel – Finn Jeltz, Ramon Hendriks, Julian Schabo, Josha Vagnoman – Angelo Stiller, Atakan Karazor, Nicolas Nartey – Bilal El Khannouss, Deniz Undav, Jamie Leweling.
Defenders Luca Haak (Luca Hackes) and Dan-Axel Zagadou, as well as forward Ermedin Demirović, will miss the match due to injury. Midfielder Bilal El Khannouss is on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Hoffenheim
Christian Ilzer's side comfortably beat Hamburg 4-1 in the previous round. Hoffenheim have now won six of their last eight Bundesliga matches (1 draw, 1 defeat), scoring at least three goals in each of those victories. The team have failed to keep a clean sheet in 17 of their last 19 league games. Hoffenheim sit fifth with 26 points.
- The club is unbeaten in 8 of their last 9 away Bundesliga matches (4 wins, 4 draws).
- Both teams scored in 9 of Hoffenheim's last 11 away league games.
- Hoffenheim scored at least two goals in 7 of their last 10 away Bundesliga matches.
Probable Hoffenheim lineup (4-4-2)
Oliver Baumann – Ozan Kabak, Albian Hajdari, Robin Granać, Vladimir Coufal – Bassamane Touré, Wouter Burger, Leon Avdullahu, Grisha Premel – Andrej Kramarić, Tim Lemperle.
Defender Koki Matida is injured. Midfielder Bassamane Touré has left for international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Referee
Daniel Siebert (Germany)
Matches – 7 (Bundesliga, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 21;
Average yellow cards per match – 3;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 43%.
Match prediction Stuttgart – Hoffenheim
Both sides are enjoying a strong season and occupy European places in the table, largely thanks to productive attacking play. Stuttgart rarely fail to score at home: in their last 15 Bundesliga home matches they failed to find the net only twice, one of those exceptions coming against Bayern. However, they have been inconsistent defensively and conceded 22 goals in their last 13 home league games.
Hoffenheim are comfortable on the road and often get positive results playing an aggressive style that creates many chances. Their scoring record away from home is high: in 16 recent Bundesliga away matches Hoffenheim failed to score only twice, and they have netted 14 goals in seven away games this season. That said, they have conceded in 11 of their last 12 away league fixtures.
I expect an open, high-scoring encounter between two attack-minded sides. My prediction: Over 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score – Yes
* The probable starting XIs for each team reflect the lineups used in their most recent match in this competition.
