LiontipsHoffenheim vs FCSB. Europa League match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Before the start of the Europa League, Hoffenheim was considered a clear contender for a playoff spot, but so far it looks very weak and is outside the top 24 teams in the tournament. In five rounds, Christian Ilzer team managed to earn only five points, with which it currently occupies 25th place in the table, lagging behind 24th Union due to additional indicators. Having lost 0:3 to Braga in the last round, Hoffenheim extended its winless streak to three matches.
Disqualifications and injuries
Kabak, Lenz, Becker, Premel, Grillitsch, Tohumcu, Bülter and Bebu are injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Hoffenheim have not won in their last four matches – three defeats and a draw
- Hoffenheim have scored in their last three home games
Tentative line-up: Baumann - Kaderabek, Chaves, Akpoguma, Jurasek - Stach, Samassekou - Bruun Larsen, Bischof, Kramaric - Merstedt.
Current form
Before the start of the league, FCSB was not among the obvious contenders even for a place among the 24 strongest teams in the Europa League, but played five rounds at a very high level. At the moment, Elias Charalambous' team is in 10th place in the table with 10 points and only by additional indicators is behind the eighth "Rangers". In the last round, FCSB had every chance to get a fourth victory, but did not realize the chances, drawing a goalless draw with "Olympiakos".
Disqualifications and injuries
Birlidja is disqualified. Lixandru, O.Popescu, Ejuma, Baluta are injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- FCSB has not lost in its last five matches – four wins and a draw
- In five of the last six away matches, FCSB scored
Estimated line-up: Tarnovanu – Cretu, Dava, M.Popescu, Radunovic – Alhassan, Shut, Tanase – Baten, Miculescu, Stefanescu.
Trends
Bet Exact score 2:1
The last two matches of the FCSB ended with this score
7.60Bet Hoffenheim to score in the second half
In Hoffenheim last three home games, this bet has been successful
1.35Bet FCSB will score in the first half
In the last three matches of FCSB this bet was successful
2.75Tip and bets
Hoffenheim are failing the tournament so far, but have a chance to fix everything - a victory over FCSB can help them get into the playoff zone. The "village guys" are quite capable of setting themselves maximum goals today - despite their not-so-best form, the hosts have a serious advantage in class, they will play with the support of the stands, the motivation of Hoffenheim skill should be enough to win.
We think that the guests have no chance. Forecast - Asian handicap (-1) on Hoffenheim . This bet is offered with odds of 1.71
Bet on total
Hoffenheim will clearly be set on winning today – one more mistake could seriously complicate the situation and ruin their chances for the playoffs. Despite the unsuccessful series, the “village boys” are capable of playing aggressively at home in such an important match and it is unlikely that FCSB has a chance to play to zero. At the same time, the “red-blues” are in excellent shape, they score a lot, and they are quite capable of responding to them.
Bet - both teams to score. This bet is offered for 1.75
Bet on corners
Hoffenheim are the favourites and will probably spend the entire 90 minutes attacking – the home team should win confidently on corners.
Bet - Asian handicap (-2) on corners for Hoffenheim. This bet is offered for 1.61
