Bundesliga · 2026

TSG Hoffenheim vs Hamburger SV · Bundesliga

vsPre-match analysis

Season

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Goals scored
20.5
Expected goals
1.840.91
Shots
17.79.5
Possession
54%41.5%

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What the record shows

The retained record does not give either club a clear edge on the metrics that clear the gates. The closest thing to a difference: each team's season fouls average is above the competition baseline. Limitation: At least one team has fewer than the configured season sample.

Both teams have elevated fouls records

weak

Each team's season fouls average is above the competition baseline.

14 fouls/matchFoulsTSG Hoffenheim · Hamburger SV14.5 fouls/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Both team averages are compared with the same competition baseline.

Window: season

MetricTSG HoffenheimHamburger SVBaseline
Fouls14 fouls/match14.5 fouls/match10.9 fouls/match

Caveat: A shared historical pattern is descriptive and may not repeat in one fixture.

Hamburger SV show a distinct attacking-volume record

weak

Hamburger SV's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit below their competition baselines.

17.7 shots/match ▲ShotsTSG Hoffenheim · Hamburger SV9.5 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Team shot volume is paired with the opponent's recorded shot allowance.

Window: season

MetricTSG HoffenheimHamburger SVBaseline
Shots17.7 shots/match9.5 shots/match14.9 shots/match
Shots against15 shots/match18.5 shots/match16.5 shots/match

Caveat: Shot volume describes activity; it does not establish finishing quality or a match outcome.

The teams have contrasting possession records

weak

TSG Hoffenheim have recorded the higher season possession share.

54% ●PossessionTSG Hoffenheim · Hamburger SV41.5%
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: The recorded possession gap is 12.5 percentage points.

Window: season

MetricTSG HoffenheimHamburger SVBaseline
Possession54%41.5%49.6%

Caveat: Possession share does not show where possession occurred or how chances were created.

Metric comparison

Team comparison

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Where the edge is

Season: TSG Hoffenheim favored in 0 of 13 directional metrics · Hamburger SV in 0 · 13 too close

recorded edge higher value (descriptive) too close

Window

Season

TSG Hoffenheim3 matchesHamburger SV4 matches
2 goals/match ▲Goals scored3/40.5 goals/match
2.33 goals/match ▲Goals allowed3/43.25 goals/match
1.84 xG/match ▲Expected goals3/40.91 xG/match
17.7 shots/match ▲Shots3/49.5 shots/match
6 shots/match ▲Shots on target3/43.75 shots/match
54% ●Possession3/441.5%
7.33 corners/match ●Corners3/43.75 corners/match
14 fouls/matchFouls3/414.5 fouls/match

History

Head-to-head

Recent meetings between these teams.

Last 5 meetings

2TSG Hoffenheim
0Draws
0Hamburger SV
Hamburger SV — TSG Hoffenheim · Bundesliga1–2
TSG Hoffenheim — Hamburger SV · Bundesliga4–1

Head-to-Head & Recent Meetings

Evidence quality

How much supports this analysis

Grade C · Limited evidenceLimited evidence — limited
Season samples3 / 4home / away teams
Recent samples3 / 4last-five windows
Freshness28 daysstale at cutoff
  • At least one team has fewer than the configured season sample.
  • At least one team has an incomplete last-five window.
  • At least one team lacks a recent completed match near this fixture cutoff.

Known unknowns

  • Lineups, injuries, suspensions and tactical changes are not available in the retained dataset.
  • Some metrics are unavailable or below their observation minimum: cards.
  • The completed-match sample is too small for broad style conclusions.
  • The nearest completed-match evidence is stale relative to this fixture cutoff.
Analysis cutoff: Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 13:30 UTC · analysis-v4

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