Hoffenheim vs Lyon Prediction & Betting Tips (7 November)

Author of a very interesting exercise last year in the Bundesliga, Hoffenheim finds itself this year in the Europa League where this team alternates between the good and the less good for the moment. 18th in the standings with 4 points on the clock, the Germans started with a draw at the very end of the match on the Midtjylland field 1-1 before winning quite logically against a fairly weak Dynamo kyiv team 2-0 . Finally, on the last day, Hoffe clearly showed all his shortcomings by losing to FC Porto 2-0 . Shortcomings which are much more visible in the championship ultimately since the TSG is struggling at the moment on the national scene. 15th in the standings across the Rhine before hosting Sankt Pauli next weekend, they were still able to win against bottom-placed Bochum 3-1 before being held to a draw at Heidenheim 0-0.OL, for his part, has delivered rather convincing performances for the moment in this Europa League.

The Rhone club was indeed able to win in a fairly authoritative manner at home against Olympiakos for its entry into contention 2-0 then it largely mastered its subject subsequently on the Rangers' pitch 1-4. On the other hand, Pierre Sage's players were victims of their lack of realism during the last day against Besiktas despite a plethora of opportunities in their favor 0-1 and they therefore fell to 10th place in the ranking. In Ligue 1, Les Gones are still chasing their numerous points lost last summer but they are still in the race for a European ticket. Hanging by AJA 2-2, they will travel to Lille on Friday evening for a match which promises to be complicated.

Several elements of this Hoffenheim team are still forced to miss their turn this week. Indeed, the important midfielders Bebou and Promel, the defenders potentially holders Kabak and Lenz and replacement Ole Becker will not be operational for the Lyon reception, all injured. That said, TSG has several fairly formidable offensive weapons in its ranks, starting with Croatian striker Kramaric who has already scored 5 times in the Bundesliga this season. He is closely followed by center forward Bülter and his 4 achievements. However, the most decisive player in this Europa League is the Czech striker Hlozek who scored a double on the 2nd day. Opposite, Les Gones will travel to Germany without the former starting goalkeeper Lopes who is still sidelined for his last year of contract.

The midfielder replacing Diawara and winger Nuamah (no goals) are injured and unfit to play this match unlike starting defender Mata whose return is expected for the trip to Lille. Sick last week, Georgian striker Mikautadze should be well back for this poster, he who scored a double against Auxerre 10 days ago . In the event of his absence, General Lacazette, author of 3 goals in all competitions, should be able to take his place. This could also be the case for playmaker Cherki (1 goal, 2 assists in C3) and the young Belgian Fofana (2 goals in L1).