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TSG Hoffenheim Hoffenheim - VFB Stuttgart VfB Stuttgart

Sat, 12.09.202613:30 PM

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Christian Ilzer on facing Stuttgart

"The defeat against Dortmund was frustrating, particularly as we played well for large parts. We've been focusing on where we need to improve and been working hard in training ahead of another tough game against Champions League opposition. We want to take another step in the right direction."

Demirović leads the charge

Ermedin Demirović struck one of the quickest hat-tricks in Champions League history as Stuttgart began the league phase on Wednesday with a 3-1 victory at home to Norway's Viking.

Predicted line-up: VfB Stuttgart

Predicted Formation:3-4-2-1

The confirmed starting line-up will be published around 60 minutes before kick-off.

Predicted line-up: TSG Hoffenheim

Predicted Formation:4-4-2

The confirmed starting line-up will be published around 60 minutes before kick-off.

False starts

Hoffenheim have scored first in both games this season, but are pointless at this stage for the first time in 11 years.

Solid if unspectacular

Stuttgart are unbeaten in five games against Hoffenheim (W1, D4), but have only one win in their last eight Bundesliga away fixtures all told.

2:03

Watch: Hoffenheim 3-3 VfB Stuttgart - previous meeting

Tiago Tomás' dramatic stoppage-time strike secured 10-man Stuttgart a valuable point to stay ahead of Hoffenheim on goal difference in the battle for a top-four berth last term, which proved vital in the final standings.

1:00

Watch: Hoffenheim 2-3 Borussia Dortmund - last time out

Leon Avdullahu and Tim Lemperle fired Christian Ilzer's Hoffenheim into a two-goal lead, but fell to successive defeats after conceding three unanswered goals against Borussia Dortmund, meaning the Sinsheim club have conceded six goals from their opening two games.

0:56

Watch: VfB Stuttgart 4-1 Cologne - last time out

El Bilal Khannouss was on target as VfB Stuttgart bounced back from a heavy defeat to Bayern Munich by putting four past Cologne.

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