Hoffenheim vs Frankfurt

1. Core Players & Star Quality

Hoffenheim 

• Kramaric (11G, 8A, 2,782 mins) remains the talisman, carrying creativity and goals. 

• Hlozek (8G, 3A, 1,876 mins) was a breakout attacker but is sidelined long-term (ankle, Dec 2025). 

• Bischof (5G, 2A, 2,567 mins) also left, further reducing attacking balance. 

• Defense anchored by Akpoguma (2,216 mins) and Arthur Chaves (2,189 mins), but lacking elite-level reliability. 

• GK Baumann (35 yrs, 2,520 mins) still first choice, though aging. 

Eintracht Frankfurt 

• Attack led by Burkardt (18G, 2A, 2,126 mins) and Ekitiké (15G, 8A, 2,582 mins, now departed) — heavy reliance last season. 

• Omar Marmoush (15G, 9A, 1,454 mins) emerging as key forward alongside Burkardt. 

• Paxten Aaronson (8G, 4A, 2,692 mins) and Larsson (3G, 1A, 2,406 mins) add midfield dynamism. 

• Defense core: Theate (2,709 mins), Koch (2,589 mins), plus young Brown (3G, 6A, 1,954 mins) offering attacking LB threat. 

2. Departures Impact

Hoffenheim 

• Bischof (5G, 2A) and Bülter (7G, 2A) gone → removes creativity and finishing depth. 

• Nsoki (CB) also left, reducing defensive rotations. 

• Squad now feels over-reliant on Kramaric, especially with Hlozek injured. 

Frankfurt 

• Ekitiké (15G, 8A) departure is a major attacking loss. 

• Tuta (CB) and Trapp (GK) also departed → leadership vacuum at the back. 

• Still, Burkardt and Marmoush mitigate the attacking blow with strong production. 

3. New Player Integration

Hoffenheim 

• Added Coufal (RB), Burger (CM), Machida (CB), Avdullahu (DM) — all currently injured or limited. 

• Gift Orban (4G, 690 mins) and Tabakovic (3G, 811 mins) provide forward depth, but not yet consistent starters. 

• Reinforcements feel patchy, with injuries slowing adaptation. 

Frankfurt 

• Burkardt (CF) already central (18 goals). 

• Bahoya (2G, 3A) and Can Uzun (4G, 1A) boosting depth in attack. 

• N. Collins (CB) and Kristensen (RB, 5G, 3A) reinforcing defense. 

• Integration successful, squad rotation looking healthier than Hoffenheim’s. 

4. Assists & Goals Output

Hoffenheim 

• Kramaric (11+8) still delivers double-digit impact. 

• Beyond him: Hlozek (8+3, injured), Bülter (7+2, left), Bischof (5+2, left) → huge output gap. 

• Current active options: Orban (4G), Tabakovic (3G, 1A) and supporting mids with low output. 

Frankfurt 

• Burkardt (18G) + Marmoush (15G, 9A) provide a lethal duo. 

• Aaronson (8G, 4A), Brown (3G, 6A), Knauff (4G, 5A) add significant second-line production. 

• Much broader scoring distribution compared to Hoffenheim. 

5. Substitutes’ Experience & Depth

Hoffenheim 

• Subs: Orban, Tabakovic, Touré (3 assists), Nsoki (gone). 

• Depth limited and many rotational players are either injured (Machida, Burger, Coufal) or inconsistent. 

• Weak bench compared to Frankfurt. 

Frankfurt 

• Bahoya, Uzun, Chaïbi, Knauff, Smolcic provide energy and output. 

• Oscar Højlund (719 mins, 1G) growing as midfield rotation. 

• Frankfurt’s substitutes bring goals, assists, and defensive cover, far stronger bench presence. 

6. Forecast & Expected Dynamics

1. Hoffenheim Weakness: Loss of Bischof & Bülter, plus Hlozek injury → over-dependence on Kramaric for goals/creativity. 

1. Frankfurt Advantage: Burkardt–Marmoush partnership offers consistent scoring threat, supported by Aaronson and Brown. 

1. Likely Flow: Frankfurt to dominate midfield and transitions, Hoffenheim defending deeper and hoping for Kramaric/Orban link-up. 

7. Predicted Strength Balance

• Hoffenheim: ★★☆☆☆ (Fragile) — lack of attacking balance, injuries worsening depth issues. 

• Eintracht Frankfurt: ★★★★☆ (Strong) — strong attacking duo, good squad depth despite Ekitiké/Trapp exits. 

Projected Result: Eintracht Frankfurt win, likely 2–1 or 3–1, with Burkardt/Marmoush decisive against Hoffenheim’s weakened backline.