Watch as 1899 Hoffenheim squares off against VfB Stuttgart in the German Bundesliga on 02.05.2026. This match is expected to be a close and thrilling encounter, with both teams equally poised to take the win. We’ve explored the strengths and potential pitfalls of 1899 Hoffenheim and VfB Stuttgart, providing a detailed prediction that could guide your betting choices. Check our analysis to make the most informed decisions on this evenly matched contest.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 31 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 62/38 | 62 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 31 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 63/43 | 57 |
| 5 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 31 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 61/45 | 57 |
| 6 | Bayer Leverkusen | 31 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 62/42 | 55 |
Key Player Statistics: 1899 Hoffenheim vs VfB Stuttgart
1899 Hoffenheim vs VfB Stuttgart Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | VfB Stuttgart | 1899 Hoffenheim | 20.12.2025 | 0-0 |
| Bundesliga | 1899 Hoffenheim | VfB Stuttgart | 23.02.2025 | 1-1 |
| Bundesliga | VfB Stuttgart | 1899 Hoffenheim | 06.10.2024 | 1-1 |
| Bundesliga | 1899 Hoffenheim | VfB Stuttgart | 16.03.2024 | 0-3 |
| Bundesliga | VfB Stuttgart | 1899 Hoffenheim | 28.10.2023 | 2-3 |
| Bundesliga | VfB Stuttgart | 1899 Hoffenheim | 27.05.2023 | 1-1 |
| Bundesliga | 1899 Hoffenheim | VfB Stuttgart | 24.01.2023 | 2-2 |
| Bundesliga | 1899 Hoffenheim | VfB Stuttgart | 25.02.2022 | 2-1 |
| Bundesliga | VfB Stuttgart | 1899 Hoffenheim | 02.10.2021 | 3-1 |
| Bundesliga | VfB Stuttgart | 1899 Hoffenheim | 14.03.2021 | 2-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | 1899 Hoffenheim | SV Elversberg | 26.03.2026 | 3-5 |
| Bundesliga | Hamburger SV | 1899 Hoffenheim | 25.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Bundesliga | 1899 Hoffenheim | Borussia Dortmund | 18.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Bundesliga | FC Augsburg | 1899 Hoffenheim | 10.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| Bundesliga | 1899 Hoffenheim | FSV Mainz 05 | 04.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Bundesliga | RB Leipzig | 1899 Hoffenheim | 20.03.2026 | 5-0 |
| Bundesliga | 1899 Hoffenheim | VfL Wolfsburg | 14.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Bundesliga | 1. FC Heidenheim | 1899 Hoffenheim | 07.03.2026 | 2-4 |
| Bundesliga | 1899 Hoffenheim | FC St. Pauli | 28.02.2026 | 0-1 |
| Bundesliga | 1. FC Köln | 1899 Hoffenheim | 21.02.2026 | 2-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | VfB Stuttgart | FC Luzern | 05.01.2026 | 3-2 |
| Bundesliga | VfB Stuttgart | Werder Bremen | 26.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| DFB Pokal | VfB Stuttgart | SC Freiburg | 23.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Bundesliga | Bayern München | VfB Stuttgart | 19.04.2026 | 4-2 |
| Bundesliga | VfB Stuttgart | Hamburger SV | 12.04.2026 | 4-0 |
| Bundesliga | VfB Stuttgart | Borussia Dortmund | 04.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| Bundesliga | FC Augsburg | VfB Stuttgart | 22.03.2026 | 2-5 |
| UEFA Europa League | FC Porto | VfB Stuttgart | 19.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Bundesliga | VfB Stuttgart | RB Leipzig | 15.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| UEFA Europa League | VfB Stuttgart | FC Porto | 12.03.2026 | 1-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: 1899 Hoffenheim VS VfB Stuttgart
Last 20 Matches Statistics: 1899 Hoffenheim vs VfB Stuttgart
Bookies' predictions
1899 Hoffenheim
Betting Intelligence: 1899 Hoffenheim vs VfB Stuttgart
Two points. That's all that separates fourth-placed VfB Stuttgart from fifth-placed 1899 Hoffenheim heading into this southwestern German derby. With the Bundesliga season entering its final stretch, this isn't just a local rivalry — it's a fight for European positioning that could define both clubs' summers.
Here's what you need to watch for: the head-to-head record between these sides is absolutely fascinating. Of the last six meetings, four have ended in draws. Goals have been shared, points have been shared, and neither side has found a way to truly dominate the other in recent times. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Hoffenheim, as home side, hold a significant advantage here.
The bookmakers have Hoffenheim as slight favourites at 2.32, with Stuttgart available at 2.60 and the draw at 3.95. Given the draw rate in recent H2H fixtures, that draw price genuinely stands out as a value option worth serious consideration.
Stuttgart arrive carrying a heavy injury burden. Zagadou, Stergiou, Silas, Diehl, Jovanovic — the list of questionable and missing players is alarmingly long. That kind of squad disruption before a crucial away fixture is hard to ignore. And yet, Deniz Undav is their trump card. Eighteen Bundesliga goals this season. Eighteen. He is the difference-maker, and if Stuttgart can keep him fit and firing, they remain dangerous regardless of who surrounds him.
For Hoffenheim, Andrej Kramarić has been quietly excellent with 12 goals, while Fisnik Asllani adds creativity with nine goals and six assists. Here's a surprising detail — Hoffenheim have scored 59 league goals this season, remarkably close to Stuttgart's 62. These are two genuinely attack-minded teams. The "over 2.5 goals" market looks compelling given both sides' appetite for attacking football and the historical tendency for this fixture to produce action.
Tactically, the key battle is Stuttgart's depleted defence against Hoffenheim's fluid attacking movement at home. With Bürak Touré and Vladimir Coufal both delivering from wide positions, Stuttgart's makeshift backline could be exposed early.
I'm predicting a Hoffenheim win, 2-1. Kramarić to score first is my bold call — he's a big-game player who thrives in exactly this kind of pressure fixture.
Two teams, two points apart, everything still to play for. Saturday night Bundesliga football doesn't get much better than this.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Nsoki | France | 27 | Defender | 184 | 77 |
| O. Baumann | Germany | 35 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 82 |
| D. Geiger | Germany | 27 | Midfielder | 173 | 67 |
| A. Kramarić | Croatia | 34 | Attacker | 177 | 73 |
| V. Coufal | Czechia | 33 | Midfielder | 174 | 76 |
| A. Prass | Austria | 24 | Defender | 180 | 72 |
| Bernardo | Brazil | 30 | Defender | 186 | 76 |
| K. Machida | Japan | 28 | Defender | 190 | 84 |
| W. Burger | Netherlands | 25 | Midfielder | 191 | 83 |
| E. Yardımcı | Türkiye | 24 | Attacker | 188 | 80 |
| R. Hranáč | Czechia | 26 | Defender | 190 | 85 |
| F. Asllani | Germany | 23 | Attacker | 191 | 81 |
| T. Lemperle | Germany | 24 | Attacker | 187 | 78 |
| L. Petersson | Iceland | 22 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 91 |
| T. Drexler | Germany | 21 | Defender | 183 | 78 |
| Hennes Behrens | Germany | 21 | Midfielder | 175 | 70 |
| G. Orban | Nigeria | 23 | Attacker | 178 | 73 |
| B. Touré | Côte d'Ivoire | 20 | Midfielder | 173 | 74 |
| Max Moerstedt | Germany | 20 | Attacker | 194 | 77 |
| L. Avdullahu | Switzerland | 22 | Midfielder | 185 | 79 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Führich | Germany | 28 | Midfielder | 181 | 73 |
| N. Nartey | Denmark | 26 | Midfielder | 187 | 82 |
| J. Vagnoman | Germany | 25 | Defender | 190 | 90 |
| A. Karazor | Germany | 29 | Midfielder | 191 | 76 |
| M. Mittelstädt | Germany | 29 | Defender | 180 | 71 |
| F. Bredlow | Germany | 31 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 87 |
| D. Undav | Germany | 29 | Midfielder | 179 | 86 |
| J. Chabot | Germany | 28 | Defender | 195 | 95 |
| E. Demirović | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 28 | Attacker | 185 | 84 |
| J. Leweling | Germany | 25 | Midfielder | 185 | 86 |
| R. Hendriks | Netherlands | 24 | Defender | 189 | 83 |
| A. Stiller | Germany | 25 | Midfielder | 183 | 77 |
| N. Woltemade | Germany | 24 | Attacker | 198 | 90 |
| Y. Keitel | Germany | 26 | Midfielder | 186 | 84 |
| L. Assignon | France | 25 | Defender | 181 | 77 |
| J. Diehl | Germany | 21 | Attacker | 174 | 67 |
| L. Jaquez | Switzerland | 22 | Defender | 187 | 80 |
| José María Andrés Baixauli | Spain | 21 | Midfielder | 190 | 82 |
| Florian Hellstern | Germany | 18 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| M. Catovic | Serbia | 19 | Midfielder | 190 | 88 |
1899 Hoffenheim vs VfB Stuttgart match odds
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