1899 Hoffenheim vs VfB Stuttgart: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 12 September the Bundesliga brings 1899 Hoffenheim against VfB Stuttgart at SNP Arena. Kick-off: 14:30 WAT. In the table, 1899 Hoffenheim are 9th, upper half, on 12 points after 9 matches; VfB Stuttgart are 8th (upper half) with 12. They are level on points, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
1899 Hoffenheim, last 5: LLWDL Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Borussia Dortmund, at home. The attack is flying at 2.2 goals per game.
VfB Stuttgart, last 5: WWLWL Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Viking, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. 2.5 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Momentum favours VfB Stuttgart, collecting 2.0 points per game to 1.2 for 1899 Hoffenheim.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give 1899 Hoffenheim 2.6 xG, VfB Stuttgart 2.6 xG – a total near 5.3. That is an open game on paper: 89% for three or more goals, 76% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – 1899 Hoffenheim 41%, draw 20%, VfB Stuttgart 40%.
GG/NG: GG (76%) at 1.33.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (76%, odds 1.33). Most likely score in line with that pick: 1899 Hoffenheim 2–2 VfB Stuttgart. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
1899 Hoffenheim41%fair 2.46 · @2.30
Draw20%fair 5.07 · @3.80
VfB Stuttgart40%fair 2.52 · @2.60
5.25Expected goals
2.641899 Hoffenheim xG
2.61VfB Stuttgart xG
76%Both score
89%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–26%
3–25%
2–35%
2–15%
3–35%
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.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
1899 Hoffenheim to win✓
41%
2.46
2.30
Double chance
Either team to win✓
80%
1.25
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
76%
1.31
1.33
Draw no bet
1899 Hoffenheim (draw no bet)✓
51%
1.98
–
Asian handicap
VfB Stuttgart +1 (Asian handicap)
70%
1.43
–
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
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Over 4.5 goals✗
60%
1.66
–
First team to score
1899 Hoffenheim to score first✓
50%
2.00
–
Half-time result
1899 Hoffenheim ahead at half-time✓
36%
2.77
–
Half-time / full-time
HT 1899 Hoffenheim / FT 1899 Hoffenheim✓
26%
3.82
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–2✗
5%
18.25
–
Recent results
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 41% chance of winning, the draw 20% and VfB Stuttgart 40%.
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.
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.
