Value bet: Both teams to score @ 1.95 – our chance 56% vs 51% implied by the price (edge +9%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
Result1899 Hoffenheim to win ✓77% · @1.11
Double chance1899 Hoffenheim or draw ✓94% · fair 1.06
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗56% · @1.95
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓74% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗8% · fair 12.18
Erzgebirge Aue vs 1899 Hoffenheim: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
1899 Hoffenheim travel to face Erzgebirge Aue on Saturday 22 August in the DFB Pokal, with Erzgebirgsstadion the venue – the ball rolls at 14:30 WAT.
Current form
Erzgebirge Aue, last 5: LWWWD Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Chemnitzer FC, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. 2.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
1899 Hoffenheim, last 5: DLWWW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Tottenham, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 4. 2.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Erzgebirge Aue 0.9 xG, 1899 Hoffenheim 3.0 xG – a total near 3.9. That is an open game on paper: 74% for three or more goals, 56% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Erzgebirge Aue 6%, draw 17%, 1899 Hoffenheim 77%.
GG/NG: GG (56%) at 1.95.
Price worth noting: Both teams to score @1.95 – the bookmaker implies 51%, our ratings say 56%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (74%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Erzgebirge Aue 0–3 1899 Hoffenheim. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Erzgebirge Aue6%fair 17.44 · @17.00
Draw17%fair 5.93 · @7.80
1899 Hoffenheim77%fair 1.29 · @1.11
3.87Expected goals
0.88Erzgebirge Aue xG
2.991899 Hoffenheim xG
56%Both score
74%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–29%
0–39%
1–28%
1–38%
0–47%
0–16%
From our goals model: Erzgebirge Aue 0.9 – 3.0 1899 Hoffenheim expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
1899 Hoffenheim to win✓
77%
1.29
1.11
Double chance
1899 Hoffenheim or draw✓
94%
1.06
–
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
56%
1.79
1.95 ▲
Draw no bet
1899 Hoffenheim (draw no bet)✓
93%
1.07
–
Asian handicap
1899 Hoffenheim -1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
61%
1.65
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
89%
1.12
1.06
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.25
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
55%
1.83
1.70
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
64%
1.55
1.48
First team to score
1899 Hoffenheim to score first✓
76%
1.32
–
Half-time result
1899 Hoffenheim ahead at half-time✓
60%
1.66
–
Half-time / full-time
HT 1899 Hoffenheim / FT 1899 Hoffenheim✓
57%
1.77
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
12.18
–
Recent results
Erzgebirge Aue – last 6
LWWWDL
15 Aug
@ Chemnitzer FC
1–3
L
9 Aug
vs BFC Preussen
2–1
W
6 Aug
vs BFC Dynamo
3–2
W
31 Jul
@ Tasmania Berlin
2–0
W
25 Jul
vs Altglienicke
3–3
D
19 Jul
vs FC Schalke 04
2–4
L
2.2Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
1899 Hoffenheim – last 6
DLWWWD
16 Aug
@ Tottenham
2–2
D
15 Aug
@ Tottenham
0–3
L
1 Aug
vs Karlsruher SC
3–0
W
29 Jul
vs Holstein Kiel
3–1
W
18 Jul
@ SGV Freiberg
3–0
W
10 Apr
@ FC Augsburg
2–2
D
2.2Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Erzgebirge Aue and 1899 Hoffenheim.
What is the prediction for Erzgebirge Aue vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Erzgebirge Aue vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
On our numbers Erzgebirge Aue have a 6% chance of winning, the draw 17% and 1899 Hoffenheim 77%.
How many goals will there be in Erzgebirge Aue vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
We expect about 3.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 74% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Erzgebirge Aue vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
Our predicted score is Erzgebirge Aue 0–3 1899 Hoffenheim, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.9 goals in total.
When is Erzgebirge Aue vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
Erzgebirge Aue vs 1899 Hoffenheim (DFB Pokal) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 14:30 (West Africa Time) at Erzgebirgsstadion.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.