Key Takeaways
- Both TSG Hoffenheim and VfB Stuttgart are tied on 57 points in the race for fourth place
- Experienced forward Andrej Kramarić starts for the home side at the PreZero Arena
- Deniz Undav leads the attack for the visitors as they chase a Champions League spot
The fight for a place in next season’s Champions League reaches a critical point today. TSG Hoffenheim welcome VfB Stuttgart to the PreZero Arena for a match that could determine which team finishes inside the top four.
The two sides are separated by just one position in the table. Hoffenheim sit fourth with 57 points, while Stuttgart occupy fifth place with the same number of points. The winner of this clash will take a huge step towards securing European football next term.
Only one hour remains until kick-off. Both managers have now confirmed their starting elevens for this crucial encounter.
The home side will rely on Oliver Baumann in goal. The defence features Ozan Kabak, Adrian Hajdari, and Eduardo Bernardo. In midfield, Marco Coufal lines up alongside Ardin Avdullahu, Finn Becker, and Iñaki Touré. Up front, Andrej Kramarić is supported by David Lemperle and Valon Asllani.
For the visitors, Alexander Nübel starts between the posts. The back three consists of Jean-Julien Jaquez, Leonidas Stergiou (Chabot), and Ramon Hendriks. Josha Vagnoman, Atakan Karazor, Angelo Stiller, and Jamie Leweling make up the midfield. Deniz Undav starts as the lone striker, with Bilal El Khannouss and Chris Führich playing just behind him.