1899 Hoffenheim – Union Berlin

A tightly contested clash awaits in the Rhein-Neckar region as 1899 Hoffenheim host Union Berlin. Hoffenheim sit 13th with three points from a solitary win and two defeats, having scored six while conceding seven. Their opponents occupy the 16th spot, languishing on a single point after one draw and two losses, and are struggling defensively, having let in ten goals. Both sides will be desperate for points – Hoffenheim to climb out of the lower mid‑table and Union Berlin to spark a revival and escape the relegation zone. Their head‑to‑head record this season offers no clear advantage, setting the stage for a pivotal encounter.