Hoffenheim vs Holstein Kiel Prediction & Betting Tips (24 August)

After being below expectations in 2022-2023, Hoffenheim resumed its march forward last year by settling back into the first part of the ranking and even securing the final 7th place in the Bundesliga which will allow it to compete in the Europa League this season. Still coached by American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo who arrived last February, TSG has on the other hand been rather worrying this summer with 2 defeats suffered at the end of preparation against Ipswich Town 1-0 and Fulhum 0-2. Last weekend, Andrei Kramaric's partners scared themselves by having to go through a penalty shootout to overcome Kickers Würzburger in the Cup. For their part, Holstein Kiel continues its formidable rise across the Rhine. Still stuck in the Regionaliga 12 years ago, this team was able to raise its level to climb the ladder and take 2nd place in the 2.

Bundesliga last year, just a small point behind the champion, Sankt Pauli. The club is therefore returning to the Bundesliga for the first time since the Second World War and above all it will wish to settle there permanently before considering anything else. This summer, the Storks ended their preparation with 2 defeats against AB 1-0 and Borussia Mönchengladbach 1-0 but they were able to get the better of Alemannia Aachen in the Cup last week 2-3.

Loaned by Burnley during the second part of last season, striker Weghorst (7 goals) returned to England. TSG also had to resolve to sell its young German international Beier (16 goals) who took charge of Borussia Dortmund during the transfer window. In addition, American defender Brooks (free) and Danish midfielder Skov (free) have also left the squad. In the opposite direction, Hoffe has attracted the services of Austrian midfielder Prass (Sturm Graz) and Czech striker Hlozek (Bayer Leverkusen) while Danish winger Bruun Larsen makes his return after being loaned to Burnley last season. At 33, Danish striker Kramaric (15 goals, 6 assists) remains a sure bet in this championship.

Loaned last season by Dortmund, young left back Rothe (4 goals, 7 assists) returned to the Borussia this summer. At the same time, midfielder Sander signed up for Borussia Mönchengladbach (3 goals, 4 assists). On the other hand, the defender Becker (7 goals, 3 assists), the precious Skrzybski (10 goals, 4 assists) and the Japanese (Machino (5 goals, 4 assists) are still very present. The promoted ones have even strengthened themselves by attracting the full-back Puchacz (Union Berlin) and midfielders Gigovic (Rostov) and Knudsen (Rostov).