Hoffenheim narrowly avoided relegation last season and seek smoother Bundesliga progress this campaign. Christian Ilzer's side opened 2025/26 with a 2-1 away victory at Bayer Leverkusen. Hoffenheim return to the PreZero Arena aiming to build momentum and address defensive instability after only one win from their previous eleven Bundesliga matches. Eintracht Frankfurt finished third last season and prepare for a Champions League return. Dino Toppmoller's side began the season with a convincing 4-1 home win over Werder Bremen and carry high confidence after a 3-1 victory at Freiburg. Eintracht have suffered just one defeat in their last ten Bundesliga outings.
Starting with the hosts, only just clinging to their Bundesliga status last season after enduring what was a public nightmare, Hoffenheim are desperately seeking smoother sailing this time around. However, despite getting the 2025/26 campaign underway with a stern examination on the road last weekend, Christian Ilzer's men came flying out of the traps thanks to a sensational performance. Getting proceedings underway with a 2-1 victory away at former champions Bayer Leverkusen, the ex-Strum Graz boss will be looking to collect another heavyweight scalp here.
As for the visitors, gaining a string of plaudits last season as they clinched a bronze medal finish among Germany's elite, Eintracht Frankfurt also have a famous Champions League return on the horizon. Looking to continue on from where they left off prior to the summer break, Dino Toppmoller's side put in a dominant performance last weekend. Getting the 2025/26 campaign underway with a stellar 4-1 romp at home against Werder Bremen, the Eagles find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high.
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