Did you know that…
…TSG will be playing their 500th Bundesliga game?
Since gaining promotion in 2008, TSG Hoffenheim have played 499 matches in the Bundesliga. That means they will reach a special landmark in Freiburg. Hoffenheim are the 25th team to reach this milestone.
…Freiburg have recently shone in home games?
SC Freiburg are currently on a 10-match unbeaten streak at home (seven wins and three draws). That run saw Freiburg equal the club record which they set back in 2012.
…Christoph Baumgartner will be unavailable for the first time this season?
TSG Hoffenheim will be without the midfielder, whose suspension means that he will be missing from the TSG starting XI for the first time in this Bundesliga season.
…Kevin Vogt is on the verge of a landmark appearance?
Kevin Vogt could make his 300th Bundesliga appearance. It would be the 19th time he has played against SC Freiburg – more times than any other Bundesliga opponent.
…TSG will travel to the new Freiburg stadium with fans for the first time?
TSG travelled away to SC Freiburg’s new Europa-Park Stadion for the first time last season – but back then away fans were not permitted. Nonetheless, Hoffenheim came out on top and won 2-1. TSG fans will be able to support their team for the first time at the Europa-Park Stadion in Sunday’s match.