FCSB December 13: Predicting winning rate from achievements and head-to-head form

Predict the winning rate of the match Hoffenheim - FCSB on December 13

Hoffenheim - FCSB on 13-12 — Hoffenheim - FCSB December 13: Predicting winning rate from record and head-to-head form

Since the two teams have never faced each other, it is not possible to have the highest probability prediction for the upcoming match. However, readers can refer to the information below to have their own assessment of the upcoming match between Man Hoffenheim vs FCSB.

Hoffenheim come into this game in shaky form. Under coach Christian Ilzer, the German side are on a four-game winless streak in all competitions, including three defeats. Last weekend, they struggled to share points with Freiburg in a 1-1 draw. Although the result temporarily widened the gap between Hoffenheim and the relegation zone to three points, they are still in danger of relegation, sitting 14th in the table.

In the Europa League, Hoffenheim also only had one win after five matches, when they beat Dynamo Kiev in the second round. In the remaining matches, the German team suffered two defeats against Braga and Porto, and could only draw with Lyon and Midtjylland.

Hoffenheim, though, can feel confident playing at home at the PreZero Arena, where they have picked up all four points in the Europa League this season, which could help them approach FCSB with optimism.

FCSB, the visiting team from Romania, is causing a big surprise in this year's Europa League. After five matches, the team has accumulated 10 points and is currently in 10th place in the rankings. Among the teams that FCSB defeated are notable names such as Rigas Futbola Skola, PAOK Saloniki and Midtjylland. Notably, despite being one man down since the 67th minute, FCSB still held Olympiakos to a dramatic draw.

In the domestic league, FCSB is also playing impressively, occupying the second position on the rankings. With their current form, they are certainly a formidable challenge for Hoffenheim.

Although FCSB are not very strong in attack, having scored only seven goals in five matches, their strength lies in their defense. The Romanian team has kept three clean sheets in five matches and has only conceded one goal (in the loss to Rangers). Therefore, Hoffenheim will have a hard time breaking down the visitors' defense in this match.

Head to head record between Hoffenheim - FCSB most recent

The two teams have never faced each other before.

Recent form between Hoffenheim - FCSB

Hoffenheim's recent form

Day	Tournament	Home team	Away team	Score	Result
08.12.24	Bundesliga	Hoffenheim	Freiburg	1-1	D
05.12.24	DFB-Pokal	Wolfsburg	Hoffenheim	3-0	L
01.12.24	Bundesliga	Mainz	Hoffenheim	2-0	L
11/29/24	UEFA Europa League	Braga	Hoffenheim	3-0	L
23.11.24	Bundesliga	Hoffenheim	RB Leipzig	4-3	W

Recent form of FCSB team

Day	Tournament	Home team	Away team	Score	Result
09.12.24	Superliga	FCSB	FC Botosani	2-1	W
06.12.24	Cup	Agricola Borcea	FCSB	1-2	W
03.12.24	Superliga	Otelul	FCSB	1-4	W
11/29/24	Europa League	FCSB	Olympiacos Piraeus	0-0	D
24.11.24	Superliga	FCSB	United States	3-0	W

News surrounding the Hoffenheim - FCSB match

Starting the UEFA Europa League (UEL) group stage outside the top 24, Hoffenheim were on a run of one win in eight games in all competitions (D3, L4), which was not ideal timing. Die Kraichgauer drew 1-1 with Freiburg last weekend, which, while disappointing, at least ended a run of three games without scoring.

They have also failed to score in two of their last three UEL games, with Dinamo Kyiv being their only win in the group stage so far (D2, L2). They really need to win this game against FCSB to boost their hopes of qualifying, with tough games against Tottenham and Anderlecht set to end their group campaign. They can also take some confidence from the fact that German sides are unbeaten in their last 24 meetings with Romanian sides (W12, D12).

FCSB will be the next side to challenge for that streak, and with four wins in their last five (D1) they look to be in good form to do so. However, that could come crashing down here, as they have won just one of their last 18 meetings with German sides, that single win coming back in 1957/58 against Borussia Dortmund!

However, they have had a better run than Hoffenheim in the UEL this season and are currently in tenth place after five games, level on points with sixth. A top eight finish would be a dream for FCSB, who have not made it past the group stage/group stage of a major European competition since 2012/13, but they know that victory here will at least secure them a place in the knockout play-offs.

Notable players of 2 teams Hoffenheim - FCSB

Tom Bischof ended Hoffenheim's goal drought at the weekend, and his two goals this season have both been home equalisers. Watch out for the late impact from FCSB's David Miculescu, who has scored four of his last seven goals between the 70th and 75th minutes, and is unbeaten in his last 19 games scoring for the club (W14, D5).