After three average seasons, Hoffenheim played more offensively was rewarded with a spot in the Europa League but they also gave up 66 goals, the club’s highest amount since 2014. Hoffenheim must find more balance this season if they want to challenge for a coveted Champions League spot next season.
Bayern Munich handed Hoffenheim its worst loss of the season, 3-0 in January, behind a brace from Jamal Musiala. On the final match day, Andrej Kramarić scored a second half hat trick to erase an early 2-0 deficit and given Hoffenheim a 4-2 win.
Hoffenheim will have to find a new leading scorer because they just sold Maximilian Beier to Dortmund for a bunch of cash.
Manager: Pellegrino Matarazzo, 3rd year
Total market value: €159M
Starting XI market value: €88M
Formation: 3-5-2
Key Players: Andrej Kramarić, forward; Anton Stach, midfielder; Alexander Prass, midfielder
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Key Additions: Alexander Prass, midfielder (€9.5M transfer, Sturm Graz); Jacob Larsen (return from loan, Burnley)
Key Departures: Maximilian Beier, forward (€28.5M transfer, Dortmund); Wout Weghorst, forward (end of loan, Burnley); John Brooks (end of contract)
2023/24 Bundesliga results: 13W-7D-14L, 46 points, 66 goals, 7th place
2024/25 European competition: Europa League
Bundesliga prediction: 12W-7D-L, 43 points, 60 goals, 8th place
Opening match: Home vs Holstein Kiel