Hoffenheim go into tonight's live ESPN game as clear favourites against the team with the long name. At puntinplay we can't understand why.
Back in November Hoffenheim beat FC Koln 4-0. In nine subsequent matches they have only won once and that was against an out of form Hanover. Their home record isn't much to write to Germany about and prior to the recent win against the boys of '96 the last time Hoffenheim read the winners menu at fortress beer festival was back in October. They have already lost three games at home this season.
Gladtobebach are a bit of a schizophrenic side. They edged a seven goal thriller against Bremen and have won road trips at Hamburg and Frankfurt but have let themselves down on occasions against some of the struggling sides.
Both sides look like they will finish mid-table and for this reason we don't think this is a big play game. Based on form we make Hoffenheim a lay at odds on and consider a draw the most likely outcome at 13/5.
