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THE FACTS
When does Hoffenheim vs Darmstadt take place and what time does it start?Hoffenheim vs Darmstadt will take place on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 – 19:30 (United Kingdom)
Where can I get tickets for Hoffenheim vs Darmstadt? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Hoffenheim vs Darmstadt on in the UK?Sky Sports has the rights to German Bundesliga matches in the UK, so it’s worth checking out their schedule for Hoffenheim vs Darmstadt.
Where can I stream Hoffenheim vs Darmstadt in the UK?If televised on Sky Sports, Hoffenheim vs Darmstadt can be streamed on the Sky Go app
THE AUDIT
HOFFENHEIM
Hoffenheim failed to back up their 3-1 triumph over Borussia Monchengladbach as they were beaten by the same scoreline last time out by RB Leipzig away from home. Ultimately, the Hoffenheim backline were unable to contain the class of Leipzig, who opened the scoring after 34 minutes. Although Hoffenheim bounced back to equalise before half-time, the pressure eventually told as the hosts added another two goals between the 70th and 75th minute.
This result leaves Hoffenheim still in the most sensitive part of the table and in a smart position, just outside the European places, which they are very happy to contemplate their struggles last season, which saw them flirt dangerously with relegation at times.
DARMSTADT
Unless Darmstadt can end a run of three consecutive defeats and pick up only their third league win of the Bundesliga campaign, then the newly promoted side will be spending Christmas bottom of the table. Out of their depth defensively, a whopping 38 goals conceding in 15 games tells the story and shows why they have lost 10 out of 15 in the top flight.
Darmstadt can at least take credit for getting an away win this season, beating Augsburg 2-1 last October. Since then, they have lost six and drawn two, adding an 8-0 defeat against Bayern Munich.
TEAM NEWS
HOFFENHEIM
EXPECTED XI (3-4-1-2): Baumann; Kabak, Brooks, Akpoguma; Kaderabek, Promel, Stach, Skov; Kramaric; Beier, Bulter
NOT AVAILABLE: BERISHA (WOUNDED), Conte (injured), Geiger (injured), John (injured), Weghorst (injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
DARMSTADT
EXPECTED XI (3-4-3): Schuhen; Klarer, Gjasula, Isherwood; Bader, Franjic, Kempe, Karic; Skarke, Pfeiffer, Honsak
NOT AVAILABLE: Hornby (injured), Manu (injured), Mehlem (injured), Vilhelmsson (injured), Zimmermann (injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Netherlands (illness), Nuremberg (injured), Seydel (injured)
PROGNOSIS
Darmstadt will be hoping that Hoffenheim’s recent run in the Bundesliga, with just one win from their last six wins, will work in their favour psychologically, as the hosts are obviously out of form. The problem, however, is that, despite their recent record-breaking deficiency, Hoffenheim still pose a significant risk going forward, one that Darmstadt is unlikely to engage with the worst defence in the Bundesliga on paper. Combine that with the house merit in Hoffenheim’s favour and Pellegrino Matarazzo’s men are worth supporting to pick up six numbers from their final three league games before the winter break.
BETTING TIP: HOFFENHEIM TO WIN