Eintracht Frankfurt vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Bundesliga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Eintracht Frankfurt vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim — Bundesliga at Commerzbank-Arena.
- Eintracht Frankfurt 34 games · 44 pts (2025/26)
- TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 34 games · 61 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Guido Kleve
- Referee Patrick Ittrich
- Referee Robert Schroder
- Referee Manuel Grafe
- Referee Markus Sinn
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 34 | 89 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 65 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 62 |
| 5 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 34 | 61 |
| 6 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | 59 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 44 |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 34 | 43 |
| 10 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | 40 |
| 11 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 34 | 38 |
| 13 | Hamburger SV | 34 | 38 |
| 14 | 1. FC Koln | 34 | 32 |
| 15 | SV Werder Bremen | 34 | 32 |
| 16 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 17 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 18 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 3–2 | W |
| 24 Feb | Hannover 96 | A | 3–0 | W |
| 21 Feb | FK Shakhtar Donetsk | H | 4–1 | W |
| 17 Feb | Borussia Monchengladbach | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Feb | FK Shakhtar Donetsk | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Feb | RB Leipzig | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 2–3 | L |
| 25 Feb | RB Leipzig | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Feb | Hannover 96 | H | 3–0 | W |
| 09 Feb | Borussia Dortmund | A | 3–3 | D |
| 02 Feb | TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Jan | SC Freiburg | A | 4–2 | W |
Season Stats
| Eintracht Frankfurt | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #5 |
| 44 | Points | 61 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 11 / 11 / 12 | W / D / L | 18 / 7 / 9 |
| 61 | Scored | 65 |
| 65 | Conceded | 52 |
| -4 | GD | +13 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 1.79 |
| 32% | Win % | 53% |
Key Stats
94%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
94%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
Eintracht Frankfurt this season
Eintracht Frankfurt this season
21%
Clean Sheets
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim this season
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim this season
Eintracht Frankfurt are 8th (44 pts). TSG 1899 Hoffenheim are 5th (61 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Eintracht Frankfurt
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/4
46-60
1/2
61-75
4/3
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
0-15
1/4
16-30
4/2
31-45
4/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/1
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Eintracht Frankfurt and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim is underway.
- 5' Eintracht Frankfurt are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined TSG 1899 Hoffenheim backline.
- 10' Adam Szalai is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Eintracht Frankfurt tonight.
- 14' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kassim Nuhu on 14.
- 19' Sebastian Rode needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 20' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Filip Kostic makes it 1-0.
- 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 30' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim have won 529 goals from 407 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. Julian Nagelsmann might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 37' A tactical swap from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim — Adam Szalai on, Kerem Demirbay off on 37 minutes.
- 42' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 43' The Brazil Joelinton breaks the deadlock on 43 minutes. 1-1!
- 46' Luka Jovic has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ante Rebic on 46 minute.
- 51' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 56' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 60' Brilliant from the ! Ishak Belfodil makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 60.
- 65' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Kassim Nuhu.
- 69' Jetro Willems has so much to prove this time. He replaces Almamy Toure on 69 minute.
- 74' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 74 minutes.
- 78' The crowd applauds Ishak Belfodil as he leaves the pitch. Reiss Nelson steps in for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.
- 80' A tactical swap from Eintracht Frankfurt — Goncalo Paciencia on, Sebastian Rode off on 80 minutes.
- 82' Fresh legs for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim! Alfons Amade comes on to replace Nadiem Amiri.
- 87' Over 87 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 89' Sebastien Haller makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and Eintracht Frankfurt are in front.
- 90' What composure from Goncalo Paciencia! The Portugal international strokes it home. 3-2.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Andrej Kramaric argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- With this win, Eintracht Frankfurt is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Eintracht Frankfurt Lineups
Starting XI
-
18
Almamy Toure ↓ Jetro Willems 69'
- 13
- 17
- 2
- 31
- 20
- 11
- 10
-
4
Ante Rebic ↓ Luka Jovic 46'
- 24
- 9
Bench
- 1
- 23
-
15
Jetro Willems ↑ 69'
- 3
- 6
-
8
Luka Jovic ↑ 46'
-
39
Goncalo Paciencia ↑ 80'
Coach
Adi Hutter
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
-
10
Kerem Demirbay ↓ Adam Szalai 37'
- 1
- 27
-
18
Nadiem Amiri ↓ Alfons Amade 82'
- 38
- 11
- 2
-
19
Ishak Belfodil ↓ Reiss Nelson 78'
- 34
- 15
Bench
-
28
Adam Szalai ↑ 37'
- 33
- 44
- 26
-
9
Reiss Nelson ↑ 78'
-
41
Alfons Amade ↑ 82'
- 45
Coach
Julian Nagelsmann
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andrej Kramaric | 3 |
| Hugo Ekitike | 3 |
| Christoph Baumgartner | 3 |
| Bas Dost | 2 |
| Daichi Kamada | 2 |
| Ihlas Bebou | 2 |
| Filip Kostic | 2 |
| Evan N'Dicka | 2 |
Head to Head
Eintracht Frankfurt Form
2019-03-02
Eintracht Frankfurt
3–2
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
W
2019-02-24
Hannover 96
0–3
Eintracht Frankfurt
W
2019-02-21
Eintracht Frankfurt
4–1
FK Shakhtar Donetsk
W
2019-02-17
Eintracht Frankfurt
1–1
Borussia Monchengladbach
D
2019-02-14
FK Shakhtar Donetsk
2–2
Eintracht Frankfurt
D
2019-02-09
RB Leipzig
0–0
Eintracht Frankfurt
D
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Form
2019-03-02
Eintracht Frankfurt
3–2
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
L
2019-02-25
RB Leipzig
1–1
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
D
2019-02-16
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
3–0
Hannover 96
W
2019-02-09
Borussia Dortmund
3–3
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
D
2019-02-02
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
1–1
TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf
D
2019-01-26
SC Freiburg
2–4
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.28
Eintracht Frankfurt xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.97
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 78% + Both teams to score 77%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Eintracht Frankfurt win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.25
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 3.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 4.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
Double Chance
Eintracht Frankfurt or Draw
70%
Draw or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
51%
Eintracht Frankfurt or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7.2%
2 – 1
7.2%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
6.2%
3 – 1
5.4%
3 – 2
Actual
2 – 3
4.5%
1 – 3
4%
2 – 0
3.8%
3 – 3
3.4%
4 – 1
3.1%
4 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Eintracht Frankfurt
| Handicap | Eintracht Frankfurt covers | Push | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 13% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 18% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 15% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 10% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Eintracht Frankfurt keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

