Hoffenheim vs VfB Stuttgart Prediction, 5/2/2026 Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Josh Schonwald - 5/1/2026

Game: Hoffenheim vs VfB Stuttgart

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026

Location: PreZero Arena in Sinsheim, Germany

TV: ESPN+

PreZero Arena in Sinsheim, Germany is the site where VfB Stuttgart (17-6-8) will take on Hoffenheim (17-6-8) on Saturday. The Villains are priced at +172 and the Swambians are at -210. The over/under is set at 3. The expected starting goaltenders will be Oliver Baumann for Hoffenheim and Alexander Nubel for VfB Stuttgart.

soccer picks Andrej Kramaric Hoffenheim predictions best bet odds

Hoffenheim has surrendered 45 goals while giving up 1.45 goals per 90, and the opposition have compiled 132 shots on target against them. They have amassed 6 clean sheets, which has them sitting at a rate of 19.4% on the season. Hoffenheim has compiled 63 yellow cards this year in addition to 2 red cards. The Kraichgauer have a ranking of 12th when talking about expected goals with 19.8, and the team's xGA sit at 18.1. This year, the squad has an average of 1.84 pts/match (57 pts) and they also sit at 6th among European teams with 42 assists. This team's goal differential is currently at 16 by means of 61 goals put in the net and 45 goals conceded. Hoffenheim has accounted for 92 saves and also are the owners of a SV% of 65.9% this season.

Get all of our Soccer Expert Picks

The Swambians average 1.8 pts/match while totaling 50 assists and 1 red card. VfB has a shut out percentage of 35.5% so far this year in addition to 57 yellow card warnings. Stuttgart sits at 5th in relation to goals surrendered with 43, and the goal difference is sitting at 20. On the season, Stuttgart has a save percentage of 66.4% (128 SoT against), and also rank 5th among Big 5 teams with 57 pts. Their goals against per 90 minutes is currently at 1.39 in addition to 92 saves, and they have earned 11 clean sheets. Stuttgart has compiled 63 goals and their expected goals this year is sitting at 20.5.

The man who is expected to defend the goal for Hoffenheim is Oliver Baumann. Baumann has played for a total of 46,800 mins and has earned 1,796 stops during his pro soccer career. His goals allowed per 90 mins is 1.57 (817 total goals conceded) and he has earned a save % of 68.9%. The goalie born in Germany has seen 2,608 shots tried against him in 520 starts. Baumann (190-136-194 mark in his professional soccer career) has earned 114 shutouts, which gives him a 21.9%% clean sheet rate.

Alexander Nubel will be residing in front of the goal for Stuttgart. During his professional soccer career, Nubel has given up 301 goals while earning 630 saves in 216 starting assignments. Nubel has accumulated 59 shutouts and has seen 914 shots attempted against him in 19,429 mins in his career. He holds a save % of 68.9% and his clean sheet rate is currently 27.3%%. He has allowed 1.39 goals per 90 while he holds a record of 102-50-64.

Andrej Kramaric is one man who can be a force on the pitch for Hoffenheim. Kramaric has had a starting assignment in 410 matchups thus far in his career and he tallies 0.56 G/90. The midfielder representing Croatia has tallied 232 goals scored in 37,315 mins. He has 83 assists while accumulating 547 points in his career.

Stuttgart features a game changer in Deniz Undav, who can change the course of a fixture. The forward who is from Germany has earned 17,069 professional minutes and he has scored 123 goals. He sports an average of 0.65 goals per 90 minutes and has been in the starting lineup in 188 matches in his pro soccer career. He has 296 points during his career and has assisted a teammate on a goal 50 times.

Who will win tonight's soccer game against the spread?

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Hoffenheim (-210)

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here

Get all of Today's Free Soccer Picks

Get all of Today's Expert Soccer Picks

Start:	May 1, 2026 @ 10:00 PM
Expert:	Nick Menken
Free $60 Account Sign Up

Hoffenheim vs VfB Stuttgart Prediction, 5/2/2026 Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

Most Recent Soccer Picks