TSG 1899 Hoffenheim vs Molde FK, Europe 2020-21 ROUND OF 32
Overview
Match Preview
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim vs Molde FK — Europe at PreZero Arena.
- TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Molde FK 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Aliaksei Kulbakov
- Referee Dmitry Zhuk
- Referee Oleg Maslyanko
- Referee Sergey Ivanov
- Referee Vladimir Moskalev
- Referee Vitaly Meshkov
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olympique Lyonnais | 8 | 21 |
| 2 | Aston Villa FC | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | FC Midtjylland | 8 | 19 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Porto | 8 | 17 |
| 6 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 8 | 17 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 8 | 17 |
| 8 | AS Roma | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | KRC Genk | 8 | 16 |
| 10 | Bologna FC 1909 | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 15 |
| 12 | Ferencvárosi TC | 8 | 15 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 8 | 14 |
| 14 | FC Viktoria Plzeň | 8 | 14 |
| 15 | FK Crvena Zvezda | 8 | 14 |
| 16 | RC Celta de Vigo | 8 | 13 |
| 17 | PAOK Thessaloniki FC | 8 | 12 |
| 18 | Lille OSC | 8 | 12 |
| 19 | Fenerbahçe SK | 8 | 12 |
| 20 | Panathinaikos AO | 8 | 12 |
| 21 | Celtic FC | 8 | 11 |
| 22 | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | GNK Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 10 |
| 24 | SK Brann | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | BSC Young Boys | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | SK Sturm Graz | 8 | 7 |
| 27 | FCSB Bukarest | 8 | 7 |
| 28 | Go Ahead Eagles | 8 | 7 |
| 29 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 8 | 6 |
| 30 | FC Basel 1893 | 8 | 6 |
| 31 | FC Red Bull Salzburg | 8 | 6 |
| 32 | Rangers FC | 8 | 4 |
| 33 | OGC Nice | 8 | 3 |
| 34 | FC Utrecht | 8 | 1 |
| 35 | Malmo FF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | Maccabi Tel Aviv FC | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb | Molde FK | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Feb | SV Werder Bremen | H | 4–0 | W |
| 18 Feb | Molde FK | A | 3–3 | D |
| 13 Feb | Borussia Dortmund | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Feb | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Jan | FC Bayern München | A | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Feb | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 3–3 | D |
| 10 Dec | SK Rapid Wien | A | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Dec | Dundalk FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Nov | Arsenal FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 05 Nov | Arsenal FC | A | 1–4 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim to score. At the same time, Molde FK does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Molde FK backline.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Molde FK that had 83 games and scored 76 goals.
- 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 19' A stunning finish from Eirik Andersen — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 24' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 29' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Birk Risa suffering a number of foals already.
- 34' It’s high time Erling Moe made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 39' Molde FK are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 44' Over 44 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 49' The 24-year-old Marco John has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 54' Molde FK seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 56' The TSG 1899 Hoffenheim manager makes a substitution. Christoph Baumgartner departs to be replaced by Andrej Kramaric.
- 61' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His TSG 1899 Hoffenheim side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 63' Bjorn Sigurdarson makes way for Mathis Bolly at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from Molde FK.
- 68' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 70' Sargis Adamyan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Pavel Kaderabek at the 70 minute mark.
- 73' Molde FK player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 78' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Christoph Baumgartner made 407 appearances and scored 48 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 79' Molde FK make a change. Erling Knudtzon trudges off to be replaced by Eirik Hestad on 79 minutes.
- 83' The referee has no hesitation. Sebastian Rudy is booked for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim — Yellow card on 83.
- 83' Another change for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim made on 83 minute. Diadie Samassekou leaves to be changed by Georginio Rutter.
- 84' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim make a change. Diadie Samassekou trudges off to be replaced by Georginio Rutter on 84 minutes.
- 89' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Eirik Andersen.
- Molde FK celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 22
- 1
- 3
- 11
- 14
- 16
- 10
- 18
- 28
-
30
Marco John ↓ Ryan Sessegnon 70'
Bench
-
17
Ryan Sessegnon ↑ 70'
-
33
Georginio Rutter ↑ 84'
-
27
Andrej Kramaric ↑ 56'
- 15
- 12
-
23
Sargis Adamyan ↑ 70'
- 35
- 32
Coach
Sebastian Hoeneß
Molde FK Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 7
- 28
- 1
- 17
- 11
-
14
Erling Knudtzon ↓ Eirik Hestad 79'
- 23
- 5
- 27
- 3
Bench
-
19
Eirik Hestad ↑ 79'
- 26
- 25
- 34
-
30
Mathis Bolly ↑ 63'
- 15
- 40
- 20
Coach
Erling Moe
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Eirik Andersen | 3 |
| Munas Dabbur | 2 |
| Christoph Baumgartner | 1 |
| Martin Ellingsen | 1 |
Head to Head
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Form
2021-02-25
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
0–2
Molde FK
L
2021-02-21
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
4–0
SV Werder Bremen
W
2021-02-18
Molde FK
3–3
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
D
2021-02-13
Borussia Dortmund
2–2
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
D
2021-02-07
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
1–3
Eintracht Frankfurt
L
2021-01-30
FC Bayern München
4–1
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.46
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.56
Molde FK xG
I would bet for:
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim or Molde FK 72% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Molde FK win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.02
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim or Draw
63%
Draw or Molde FK
65%
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim or Molde FK
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Molde FK win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 1
6.8%
0 – 0
6.7%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6.1%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
| Handicap | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim covers | Push | Molde FK covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 18% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 19% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Molde FK keeps clean sheet
24%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.