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.