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May 11 2024, 02:49 · Alex Sarwar

Darmstadt vs Hoffenheim Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 German Bundesliga

Darmstadt vs Hoffenheim Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 German Bundesliga

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THE FACTS

When is Darmstadt vs Hoffenheim on and what time does it start? Darmstadt vs Hoffenheim will take place on Sunday 12th May, 2024 – 14:30 (UK)

Where can I get tickets for Darmstadt vs Hoffenheim? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information

What channel is Darmstadt vs Hoffenheim on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to German Bundesliga matches in the UK so it is worth checking their schedule for Darmstadt vs Hoffenheim

Where can I stream Darmstadt vs Hoffenheim in the UK? If televised on Sky Sports, Darmstadt vs Hoffenheim can be streamed live on the Sky Go app

THE LOWDOWN

DOOMED DARMSTADT HOPE TO REWARD FANS

It’s been a Bundesliga campaign to forget for Darmstadt with them having been relegated long ago and this represents their last chance to give their home support something to cheer about. Losing has been an uncomfortable habit for Darmstadt with 21 in the league so far.

Since that rare victory over FC Cologne, Darmstadt have since reverted to type with two defeats, first against Heidenheim, before being comprehensively dispatched by three goals to nil away at Wolfsburg last time out.

HOFFENHEIM STILL IN EUROPEAN FIGHT

Hoffenheim still have six points up for grabs as they aim to finish the season with a place in Europe locked in for 2024-25. They’ll need to get themselves back to winning ways though after having taken just a point from their last two Bundesliga fixtures.

The visitors did at least respond very well from going down 3-2 against Bochum, drawing 1-1 vs RB Leipzig after denying Marco Rose’s side victory thanks to a 90th minute equaliser from Andrej Kramaric, so often the man of the moment for Hoffenheim.

THE TEAM NEWS

DARMSTADT

PREDICTED XI (3-4-1-2): Schuhen; Reidel, Klarer, J. Muller; Nurnberger, A. Miller, Justvan, Karic; Mehlem; Vilhelmsson, Skarke

UNAVAILABLE: Holland (Injured), Hornby (Injured), Manu (Injured), Riedel (Injured), Zimmerman (Suspended)

QUESTIONABLE: Bader (Injured), Gjasula (Injured), Kempe (Injured), Maglica (Injured)

HOFFENHEIM

PREDICTED XI (3-4-1-2): Baumann; Kabak, Grillitsch, Akpoguma; Kaderabek, Promel, Stach, Skov; Kramaric; Weghorst, Beier

UNAVAILABLE: Berisha (Injured), Geiger (Injured), John (Injured), Nsoki (Injured)

QUESTIONABLE:

THE PREDICTION

It’s non-negotiable from a Hoffenheim point of view that they get the better of Darmstadt as they fight for European positions. Although the hosts have motivation in front of their supporters, their squad just hasn’t been good enough across the season and competing against seasoned Bundesliga outfits has been a huge struggle. With that in mind, back Hoffenheim to inflict another defeat on Darmstadt.

TIP: HOFFENHEIM TO WIN