HOFFENHEIM VS ST. PAULI - GERMANY: BUNDESLIGA MATCH PREVIEW
GERMANY: BUNDESLIGA MATCH DETAILS: HOFFENHEIM VS ST. PAULI
As Hoffenheim prepare to host St. Pauli on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 15:30, this GERMANY: Bundesliga fixture promises an intriguing contest.
HOFFENHEIM PREVIEW IN GERMANY: BUNDESLIGA
Hoffenheim, currently 3rd in the standings with 46 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 14 points. They've earned 24 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.
ST. PAULI PREVIEW IN GERMANY: BUNDESLIGA
St. Pauli, sitting 16th with 20 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 5 points from 12 games this season.
Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR HOFFENHEIM VS ST. PAULI
Recent meetings between Hoffenheim and St. Pauli have favored St. Pauli, ending in a 2-2 draw.
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against Koln, Hoffenheim recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Their starting XI featured Baumann, Hajdari, Kabak, Hranac, Coufal, Toure, Burger, Avdullahu, Promel, Kramaric, Asllani. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.
St. Pauli's last outing came against Werder, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 3-4-2-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Vasilj, Mets, Wahl, Ando, Pyrka, Irvine, Smith, Saliakas, Sinani, Chima Fujita, Kaars. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.
Looking ahead, Hoffenheim are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Hoffenheim and St. Pauli are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR HOFFENHEIM VS ST. PAULI
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Hoffenheim's fixtures have averaged 3.5 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. St. Pauli's games average 2.6 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.
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