The countdown is on for one of the most anticipated Germany. Bundesliga. Head-to-head in the tournament fixtures of the week. Stuttgart and Hoffenheim will lock horns on Friday, August 28, 2026 at 20:30 at Home Arena in Germany. The man with the whistle is Tobias Stieler, a well-known figure in German football. Conditions are forecast to be Overcast, 15°C. On the injury front, Stuttgart are sweating on the fitness of Lange, and Hoffenheim will be monitoring Koch closely. Historical data shows: Hoffenheim 2 - 0 Stuttgart (2022). Hoffenheim 1 - 0 Stuttgart (2023). Hoffenheim 4 - 4 Stuttgart (2021). Hoffenheim 2 - 0 Stuttgart (2023). Hoffenheim 4 - 2 Stuttgart (2025). Score prediction: 2:1.