The big picture

TSG Hoffenheim come in 9th on the ladder with 12 points; 1. FC Union Berlin are 16th on 7. TSG Hoffenheim have the higher position to protect.

TSG Hoffenheim are 3–5 in Bundesliga 2026-27, averaging 1.8 goals for and 2 against.

1. FC Union Berlin are 1–3–4 in Bundesliga 2026-27, averaging 0.9 goals for and 2.4 against.

Form

TSG Hoffenheim have won three of their last five and most recently drew with Crystal Palace 1–1.

1. FC Union Berlin have won one of their last five and most recently drew with FC Cologne 1–1.

Head to head

These sides have met 14 times on our records since 2019: TSG Hoffenheim 6, 1. FC Union Berlin 6, 2 drawn.

Last time out (2025-26), TSG Hoffenheim won 3–1 at PreZero Arena.

Biggest margin between these two: TSG Hoffenheim by 4 goals in 2019-20 (4–0).

Players to watch

For TSG Hoffenheim, watch Bambasé Conté (0.3 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Alexander Prass (0.7 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).

For 1. FC Union Berlin, watch Janik Haberer (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27) and Tim Skarke (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).

At PreZero Arena

TSG Hoffenheim have won 13 of their last 20 at PreZero Arena.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, TSG Hoffenheim go in as clear favourites.