Hoffenheim welcome Hamburger SV at PreZero Arena, Sinsheim tomorrow at 3:30 PM in a Bundesliga fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 0 points split them in the table.

Hoffenheim come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 4). Hamburger SV are struggling badly (1W 3L in last 4), making this a relatively even contest on current form. Hoffenheim head into this on the back of a defeat, while Hamburger SV arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

In 10 previous meetings, Hoffenheim lead 5–3 with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Hamburger SV won 1–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.2 per game in recent meetings.

Hoffenheim deploy a 4-4-2 while Hamburger SV opt for a 3-4-2-1 — the midfield battle between those shapes could determine where the game is won and lost.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Hoffenheim a slight edge, but Hamburger SV are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.