German Bundesliga
2026-01-31 - TSG Hoffenheim vs Union Berlin
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: Bundesliga
PreZero Arena – Sinsheim
Saturday, 31st January 2026 - kickoff 15:30 CET
TSG Hoffenheim
TSG Hoffenheim are impressive under Christian Ilzer this season, winning four straight Bundesliga matches and extending their unbeaten run to six games.
Last week, they defeated Werder Bremen 0-2 away, impressively dominating despite playing with 10 men for 40 minutes.
TSG Hoffenheim have turned Sinsheim into a fortress, with TSG Hoffenheim winning six straight at home, while scoring 19 and conceding only four goals!
Their UEFA Champions League push is very much alive, sitting just three points behind second-placed Borussia Dortmund.
The team is confident, dynamic, and attacking-minded, although they will be without influential midfielder Wouter Burger (four goals and five goals in 18 games), who is suspended after a red card last week.
Union Berlin
Union Berlin’s unbeaten run of five games ended last week with a 0-3 home defeat against Borussia Dortmund.
Despite that setback, the Union Berlin are safe at Bundesliga mid-table, clear of relegation worries, and in decent shape overall.
Union Berlin have been resilient away from home recently, winning two and drawing two of their last five road games, showing they are not easy to beat.
However, their confidence may take a hit after last week’s heavy loss, and they have struggled to keep pace with the top teams in recent matches.
The Betting Verdict
This looks set to be another dominant home performance from TSG Hoffenheim. They are winners of six at home, scoring freely and defending well, while Union Berlin’s momentum has stalled after the Borussia Dortmund defeat.
TSG Hoffenheim won 2-4 in Berlin earlier this season, and interestingly, none of the last six matches between the sides ended in a draw.
TSG Hoffenheim has their biggest duel of the season next week against Bayern Munich, which makes this game ideal for recording their incredible 7th home win in a row.
I expect TSG Hoffenheim to win, with goals at both ends likely given Union Berlin’s ability to score on the break.
The Statistics :
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The Pick :
TSG Hoffenheim 2-1 Union Berlin
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take TSG Hoffenheim to win at odds of 1.80 with Bet365
