Can Bielefeld continue to convince?
Both Bielefeld and Hoffenheim have already shown very decent approaches in the new season in the Bundesliga. They both don’t really know where the journey is going yet. Perhaps the direct duel between the two teams will help to shed light on the situation.
In the run-up to the match between Bielefeld and Hoffenheim, the odds indicate a slight favourite role for the visitors from Kraichgau. Individually, Hoffenheim should also have advantages, but the game at the Schüco Arena will definitely not be an easy one, as Bielefeld are an unpleasant opponent
In general, Bielefeld have been difficult to beat since Frank Kramer took over. This season, too, they are aiming to stay in the relegation zone. Kick-off for the game against Hoffenheim is on Saturday at 15:30.
Germany Bielefeld – Statistics & current form
Bielefeld is a team for whom the first priority in the Bundesliga is always to stay in the league. The East Westphalians achieved this goal in the pre-season, partly because they acted at the right time and installed Frank Kramer as head coach. With him, Arminia lost only four of 16 games, which is a more than respectable record for a relegation candidate.
What is still missing this season is a win. Bielefeld played to a draw in the first three games and then lost unhappily 1:3 in Mönchengladbach. There were only a few phases in which Bielefeld were really worse in this game. However, they lacked the final coolness in front of goal. This is one of the reasons why the odds before the match between Bielefeld and Hoffenheim show the visitors as favourites.
So Bielefeld are not yet playing at their best. In any case, it is encouraging that the hosts regularly create scoring chances and that coach Kramer’s system works very well. Bielefeld are also unbeaten in five home games. Their last defeat came in the pre-season against RB Leipzig.
Bielefeld: With more efficiency to success
The defence has also become something of a showpiece. Bielefeld have only conceded more than one goal in one of their last seven games this season, and that was last week against Gladbach. Otherwise, the East Westphalians often play to nil or concede only one goal. The odds on a bet on less than 2.5 goals are therefore tempting.
Efficiency in particular should improve. In return, coach Kramer is likely to make one or two adjustments in the offensive area and send even more goal threat onto the field. Hoffenheim will most likely offer one or the other space, so that especially the outside players around Lasme could get free spaces.
Overall, due to the stability of the hosts under Kramer, our tip before the game Bielefeld vs Hoffengeim is that the hosts do not lose Whether it is enough for the first win of the season, however, depends on nuances
Predicted line-up of Bielefeld:
Ortega – Brunner, de Medina, Nilsson, Czyborra – Priel, Schöpf, Okugawa, Lasme, Wimmer – Klos
Last matches played by Bielefeld:
Germany Hoffenheim – Statistics & current form
The season got off to a downright brilliant start for Hoffenheim in their 4-0 win in Augsburg. But in the meantime, there are one or two question marks, especially with regard to consistency. The 2-0 home defeat against Mainz 05 on the last matchday revealed some weaknesses in the Kraichgau side. With discipline, a good order and pinpricks, the visitors can certainly be confronted with problems.
These are elements that Bielefeld are also capable of. Nevertheless, the bookmakers see the guests as slight favourites, probably also due to their individual advantages. Hoffenheim, who have only won one of their last ten away games in the Bundesliga, will be looking to bring this individual class onto the pitch, while at the same time improving their overall team play and, above all, being more compact.
Hoffenheim want to consolidate good approaches
So far, some good approaches were recognisable in the first games of the season. However, TSG Hoffenheim still lacks consistency. The game in Bielefeld will therefore also provide information on whether the Mainz game was simply a slip-up or whether such performances are simply part of the game.
After all, Hoffenheim is still unbeaten in the Bundesliga against Bielefeld after four games. In the 50th game for Sebastian Hoeneß as coach of the Kraichgau club, this is not expected to change. During the training week, the guests had time to make the necessary adjustments. Now they have to act with more momentum on the pitch than they did against Mainz.
Before the match between Bielefeld and Hoffenheim, our tip is that the hosts will not lose the match Hoffenheim are better individually, but Arminia know how to get an opponent to their level and tend to ask themselves fewer questions than TSG when it comes to their form so far
Predicted Hoffenheim line-up:
Baumann – Kaderabek, Richards, Akpoguma, Raum – Grillitsch, Rudy, Geiger, Kramaric, Baumgartner – Bebou.
Last matches of Hoffenheim:
Bielefeld – Hoffenheim Direct Comparison / H2H-Balance
As mentioned above, these two teams have met four times. In the 2008/09 season, Hoffenheim won both matches in commanding fashion (3:0, 2:0). In 2020/21, on the other hand, there were two draws. In Sinsheim, the two sides played out a goalless draw, while in Bielefeld the score was 1-1. Now the East Westphalians are hoping for their first win.
United Kingdom Bielefeld – Hoffenheim United Kingdom Tip
Bielefeld lost only a few games under Frank Kramer, are in decent form, but are still waiting for their first win of the season. Hoffenheim got their first win right at the start of the season, but this was followed by a draw and two defeats. So it’s not yet clear where the journey will take them.
