Hoffenheim have announced their starting lineup for Saturday's Bundesliga away match at SC Paderborn 07. Manager Christian Ilzer has opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation with Oliver Baumann in goal and top scorer Adam Hlozek leading the attack.
The team, sitting 13th in the table with three points from three games, aims to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat to OFI. The back four consists of Robin Hranác, Mats Rots, Ozan Kabak, and Albian Hajdari. Wouter Burger and Bambasé Conté form the double pivot in midfield, supporting the attacking trio of Leon Avdullahu, Tim Lemperle, and Adam Daghim behind lone striker Hlozek.
Experienced and young attacking options like Andrej Kramaric, Patrick Wimmer, and Max Moerstedt are available on the bench.
They face 15th-placed Paderborn, who will play in a 3-1-4-2 system under Ralf Kettemann. Hoffenheim midfielder Bernardo remains sidelined with injury. The match on 20 September presents the next opportunity to collect points in the push for a top-half position.
This story first appeared at en.as.com
Hoffenheim lost 3-1 away to Paderborn on September 20. Adam Daghim scored the consolation goal in the 50th minute, assisted by Max Moerstedt. Manager Christian Ilzer switched to a back four at halftime, bringing on Albian Hajdari for Mats Rots. The team has now lost its last two matches and sits 13th with three points. The next fixture is at home against Hamburger SV on October 10.
