1899 Hoffenheim vs Lyon
Hoffenheim cruise to a commanding win
A dominant 3-0 victory over Lyon sees Hoffenheim assert their Europa League credentials.
Hoffenheim delivered a strong performance against Lyon, securing a 3-0 win with goals from A. Kramarić just before half-time, A. Daghim shortly after the break, and A. Hložek late on. The home side controlled the match and comfortably outscored their visitors. Fipster's prediction of a Hoffenheim win was on the money, though the actual scoreline was even more convincing than expected.
Outcome probability
As the group stage unfolds, Hoffenheim and Lyon prepare to face off in what promises to be a competitive fixture. Both teams enter with full squads, setting the stage for a tactical battle.
Match factors
No confirmed absences for either team
Both Hoffenheim and Lyon have no confirmed injured players, ensuring full squad availability.
Limited player-level data restricts individual impact predictions
Absence of topScorers and topAssisters data for both teams limits ability to identify key individual contributors.
Uncertain form due to lack of recent fixture data
No recent home or away fixture data available for either team, making form-based predictions unreliable.
The context
This group stage match sees Hoffenheim and Lyon looking to gain early momentum. Neither side has recent fixture data available, making form assessments tricky, but both squads are at full strength with no confirmed absences.
Key facts
- 1.Hoffenheim have the highest probability for a home win at 50.3%.
- 2.The most likely fulltime score is 2-1 in favour of Hoffenheim.
- 3.Halftime score prediction is 1-0, consistent with the fulltime outcome.
- 4.A total of three cards is the modal prediction for this match.
- 5.Both teams have no confirmed injured players, ensuring full squad availability.
- 6.No recent fixture data is available for either team, making form assessments uncertain.
Analysis
The prediction leans towards a Hoffenheim home win, with a 2-1 scoreline the most probable outcome. The halftime score of 1-0 suggests Hoffenheim will start strongly, aiming to maintain their lead despite Lyon's efforts. The match is expected to be competitive, with a modest total of three cards anticipated.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — 1899 Hoffenheim
Away — Lyon
Prediction
Expect Hoffenheim to take the lead by halftime and hold on for a 2-1 victory. The home side's slight edge in probabilities and the consistency between halftime and fulltime scores support this outcome.
The verdict
While the match could swing either way, Hoffenheim's predicted narrow win reflects their ability to capitalize early and manage the game effectively. Lyon will no doubt push for an equalizer, but the home side should just have enough to claim the points.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Rots
Yellow Card
Steeve Kango
Kramarić
Tessmann
Bacher
Daghim
Assist: Kramarić
Bidstrup
Coufal
Daghim
Conté
Burger
Yellow Card
Boudache
Rots
Lemperle
Kabak
Yellow Card
Yellow Card
Hložek
Assist: Kramarić
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sparta Praha | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 5 |  Lyon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 6 |  Olympiakos Piraeus | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 33 |  Celje | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 34 |  1899 Hoffenheim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 35 |  AC Milan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Match Statistics
1899 Hoffenheim
4-4-2Starting XI
- 1O. BaumannG
- 2R. HranáčD
- 5O. KabakD
- 7L. AvdullahuM
- 14A. DaghimM
- 19T. LemperleF
- 20B. ContéM
- 22A. PrassM
- 27A. KramarićF
- 34V. CoufalD
- 39M. RotsD
Substitutes
- 9Max MoerstedtF
- 10A. HložekF
- 11F. AsllaniF
- 13BernardoD
- 15V. GendreyD
- 18W. BurgerM
- 28K. MachidaD
- 29Natnael AbrahaD
- 32Cajetan Benjamin LenzM
- 36L. PeterssonG
- 37L. PhilippG
- 47V. LässigD
Lyon
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1D. GreifG
- 2M. BidstrupM
- 6T. TessmannM
- 11Keito NakamuraF
- 20F. BacherD
- 21R. KluivertD
- 22Clinton MataD
- 26K. BoudacheF
- 37Steeve KangoD
- 45R. HimbertF
- 99N. NarteyM
Substitutes
- 7E. NuamahF
- 8C. TolissoM
- 13Z. AthekameD
- 16AbnerD
- 18K. MerahM
- 19M. NiakhatéD
- 23T. MortonM
- 24J. DuranvilleF
- 25J. Bengui JoãoG
- 40R. DescampsG
- 85N. KamaraD
1899 Hoffenheim
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Kramarić | F | 90 | 9.8 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3/4 |
| A. Daghim | M | 61 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/5 |
| V. Coufal | D | 61 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| M. Rots | D | 77 | 7.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| A. Hložek | F | 25 | 7.4 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| O. Baumann | G | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| R. Hranáč | D | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| A. Prass | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2/3 |
| L. Avdullahu | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| V. Gendrey | D | 29 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| K. Machida | D | 13 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Kabak | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| B. Conté | M | 65 | 6.8 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 2/2 |
| W. Burger | M | 29 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| F. Asllani | F | 12 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| T. Lemperle | F | 78 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1/3 |
| Natnael Abraha | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bernardo | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Philipp | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| V. Lässig | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Petersson | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Moerstedt | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cajetan Benjamin Lenz | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Lyon
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Tolisso | M | 30 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| T. Morton | M | 44 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| D. Greif | G | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Bacher | D | 46 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Kamara | D | 59 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Clinton Mata | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Keito Nakamura | F | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2/4 |
| K. Boudache | F | 75 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| R. Himbert | F | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| Steeve Kango | D | 31 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Tessmann | M | 46 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| E. Nuamah | F | 15 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Niakhaté | D | 44 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Bidstrup | M | 60 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| N. Nartey | M | 90 | 5.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| R. Kluivert | D | 90 | 5.4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| K. Merah | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Duranville | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Bengui João | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Descamps | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abner | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Z. Athekame | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win 1899 Hoffenheim vs Lyon?
- Fipster's AI model predicted 1899 Hoffenheim to win against Lyon.
- What score did Fipster predict for 1899 Hoffenheim vs Lyon?
- Fipster predicted a final score of 1899 Hoffenheim 2–1 Lyon.
- What were the win probabilities for 1899 Hoffenheim vs Lyon?
- Fipster's model gave 1899 Hoffenheim a 53% chance of winning, Lyon a 23% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 53% confidence — a medium-confidence call.