Hamburger SV vs TSG Hoffenheim Prediction, Preview and Stats
2025/2026 Bundesliga, Germany
Bundesliga
TSG Hoffenheim
TSG
STANDINGS
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CONTEXT
TSG Hoffenheim claimed a 2-1 victory over Hamburger SV in an away win that highlighted their dominance. The match saw Hoffenheim surge ahead early, leading 2-1 at halftime with 59% possession compared to Hamburger SV's 41%. The home side struggled to convert limited chances, while Hoffenheim maintained control without facing significant threats. No red cards disrupted play, and the second half saw no major adjustments from either team. Deemed the stronger side pre-match, Hoffenheim's performance aligned closely with expectations, showing minimal structural deviation of 5.3%. Efficiency stayed in line, and the outcome proved consistent despite unavailable xG data. This result underscores Hoffenheim's tactical edge and ability to secure points on the road against a resilient Hamburger SV defense.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: Structural deviation was minimal at 5.3% favoring TSG Hoffenheim.
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Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with expectations.
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xG alignment: xG alignment unavailable due to missing data.
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Market alignment: Market alignment was fully achieved.
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xG expectations: xG expectations could not be evaluated without data.
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Event impact: No key events or second-half adjustments impacted the result.
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Red card distortion: No red cards occurred, resulting in zero distortion.
Quality vs Volume
Open Play vs Set Play
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
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| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
Match referee
R. Schröder
Other match officials
R. Rohde
1st Assistant
P. Kessel
2nd Assistant
F. Lechner
4th Official
Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Hamburger SV
TSG Hoffenheim
Team Power Ranking
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17.98
26.79
Hamburger SV
TSG Hoffenheim
Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.
Heatmaps Ball coordinates
Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.
Hamburger SV
TSG Hoffenheim
Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted
How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage
Hamburger SV
⚠ Proxy
Attacking Efficiency









Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)








Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
















Counter / Transition Attack & Defence
What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.




























PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- TSG had peak pressure around 19'.
- HSV started the game with stronger pressure.
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 21 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
















Data last updated: 2026-04-26T00:07:06+00:00
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General Information
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League: Bundesliga
Kickoff: Sat, 2 May - 1:30 PM
Venue: Deutsche Bank Park


TSG Hoffenheim
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League: Bundesliga
Kickoff: Sat, 2 May - 1:30 PM
Venue: PreZero Arena
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CONCLUSION
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