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Hoffenheim Host Heidenheim on Saturday as Home-Win Drought Tests Ilzer

Heidenheim travel buoyed by recent progress despite Mikkel Kaufmann’s injury, with Christian Ilzer urging intensity in every phase.

Overview

  • Kickoff is set for Saturday at 15:30, with coverage available on Sky and Sportschau’s live center.
  • Hoffenheim have not won at home since April 12 and have three home defeats this season.
  • Coach Christian Ilzer says a first home win requires an extremely strong collective performance and a willingness to invest a lot.
  • Heidenheim drew 2:2 at Werder Bremen last weekend, and Frank Schmidt tells his team to avoid doubt and keep believing.
  • Mikkel Kaufmann misses out for Heidenheim with adductor problems, while Hoffenheim are without defender Arthur Chaves after a training cut over his eye.