Hoffenheim vs Werder Bremen preview: Two teams with very different aspirations

Hoffenheim vs Werder Bremen preview: Two teams with very different aspirations Hoffenheim Last weekend was Hoffenheim’s biggest chance to earn Champions League football for next season. They had a true six-pointer, as they hosted VfB Stuttgart with the two sides level on points in 4th place. What unfolded in front of viewers was a classic affair.

Hoffenheim jumped in front after only seven minutes, and then the teams both grabbed a goal within the span of five minutes later on. Things were looking really good when Andrej Kramaric secured a brace moments into the second half. Although Stuttgart pulled one back via Ermedin Demirovic, they found themselves down a man following the dismissal of Atakan Karazor.

TSG had it all in their hands at that point, ahead in the game while at home and having an extra player. They blew it. Some bad defending led to a mess in the box, and Tiago Tomás was on hand to convert a rebound from close range in stoppage time.

Just like that Hoffenheim’s advantage in the top four race was gone. Now they will need to be perfect down the stretch and get some help. Hoffenheim have two winnable yet tricky contests, this one and then a final day trip to Borussia Mönchengladbach.