1899 Hoffenheim vs VfB Stuttgart preview and prediction
The match
VfB Stuttgart travel to SNP Arena in the Bundesliga on Saturday 12 September (14:30 WAT) to face 1899 Hoffenheim. 1899 Hoffenheim are 9th with 12 points from 9 games (in the top half), while VfB Stuttgart sit 8th on 12 points (in the top half). Only goal difference separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
1899 Hoffenheim's last 5: LLWDL Most recently they lost to Borussia Dortmund 2–3 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game.
VfB Stuttgart's last 5: WWLWL Most recently they beat Viking 3–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.5 goals a game.
VfB Stuttgart arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 5.3 goals: 2.6 for 1899 Hoffenheim and 2.6 for VfB Stuttgart. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 89% likely and both teams score in 76% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 76% chance at odds of 1.33. Predicted score: 1899 Hoffenheim 2–2 VfB Stuttgart. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
1899 Hoffenheim40%fair 2.52 · @2.30
Draw21%fair 4.73 · @3.80
VfB Stuttgart39%fair 2.55 · @2.60
5.25Expected goals
2.631899 Hoffenheim xG
2.62VfB Stuttgart xG
76%Both score
89%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–26%
3–25%
2–35%
3–35%
2–15%
1–25%
From our goals model: 1899 Hoffenheim 2.6 – 2.6 VfB Stuttgart expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
1899 Hoffenheim to win✓
40%
2.52
2.30
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
76%
1.31
1.33
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
97%
1.03
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
89%
1.12
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
77%
1.30
–
Half-time result
1899 Hoffenheim ahead at half-time✓
36%
2.78
–
Half-time / full-time
HT 1899 Hoffenheim / FT 1899 Hoffenheim✓
26%
3.84
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–2✗
5%
18.29
–
Form
1899 Hoffenheim – last 6
LLWDLW
5 Sep
vs Borussia Dortmund
2–3
L
29 Aug
@ 1. FC Köln
2–3
L
22 Aug
@ Erzgebirge Aue
4–0
W
16 Aug
@ Tottenham
2–2
D
15 Aug
@ Tottenham
0–3
L
1 Aug
vs Karlsruher SC
3–0
W
2.2Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
VfB Stuttgart – last 6
WWLWLW
9 Sep
vs Viking
3–1
W
4 Sep
vs 1. FC Köln
4–1
W
28 Aug
@ Bayern München
1–5
L
21 Aug
@ Hansa Rostock
4–0
W
15 Aug
@ Fulham
0–1
L
8 Aug
vs Everton
3–1
W
2.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between 1899 Hoffenheim and VfB Stuttgart.
What is the prediction for 1899 Hoffenheim vs VfB Stuttgart?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win 1899 Hoffenheim vs VfB Stuttgart?
On our numbers 1899 Hoffenheim have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 21% and VfB Stuttgart 39%.
How many goals will there be in 1899 Hoffenheim vs VfB Stuttgart?
We expect about 5.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 89% likely and both teams score 76% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for 1899 Hoffenheim vs VfB Stuttgart?
Our predicted score is 1899 Hoffenheim 2–2 VfB Stuttgart, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 5.3 goals in total.
When is 1899 Hoffenheim vs VfB Stuttgart?
1899 Hoffenheim vs VfB Stuttgart (Bundesliga) kicks off on Saturday 12 September 2026 at 14:30 (West Africa Time) at SNP Arena.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
