Hoffenheim vs Freiburg Prediction & Betting Tips (8 December)

Be careful not to play with fire for this Hoffenheim team which has stood out for its inconsistency for many years. Qualified for the Europa League where it is only in 25th position out of 36 thanks to its 7th place last year, this team is encountering much more difficulty this year as evidenced by its 14th place in the ranking with a small lead of 2 lengths only on the first relegation. Unable to achieve more than 3 successes during the first 12 days, Hoffe's players were able to emerge victorious from their duel against Leipzig 4-3 before sinking to Braga in C3 3-0 and against Mainz 2-0 last week . On Wednesday, TSG will face Wolfsburg in the German Cup. For its part, SC Friborg is in the mood to try to return to Europe next season after having been deprived of it this year.

The Black Forest club is actually in 6th place in the ranking with a single point out of 4th qualifying place for the Champions League. However, Julian Schuster's players had experienced a bit of a slump in recent days, going 4 games without a win, including 2 draws conceded against Mainz 0-0 and Union Berlin 0-0 and a heavy setback suffered against Dortmund 4- 0 . That said, the Brazilians from Brigsau returned to the path of success by dominating Borussia Mönchengladbach last week 3-1. But this week they were knocked out of the German Cup by Arminia Bielefeld 3-1 with a fairly overhauled squad.

Hoffenheim must deal with the absences of starting midfielder Prömel and long-term absentees Kabak (defender) and Bebou who have not played a single minute this season anyway. They are not the only ones to have to forfeit since defender Lenz and midfielder Grillitsch must also give up this week while the rather formidable striker Bülter (4 goals) could also stay in the stands. As for the forces present, we could on the other hand find the Croatian international Kramaric (5 goals in the Bundesliga) and the young Czech striker Hlozek (3 goals) who are candidates for a place in the 11. Opposite, Friborg must always take takes into account the defections of the very long-term injured Kyereh and Schmidt who are still on the floor.

Sent off against Dortmund 15 days ago, striker Adamu (2 goals) still has to serve a 3-match suspension. Established on Tuesday in the cup, replacement goalkeeper Müller came off during the break and he should be missing this weekend. Double scorer last weekend against Gladbach, striker Höler could have the confidence of his coach just like the Japanese Doan who is at the top of the scorers' ranking with 5 goals and the Italian Grifo (3 goals, 6 assists) .