Tottenham Hotspur vs TSG Hoffenheim preview

2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
Hotspur Way Training Centre Sun, 16 Aug - 11:00 AM
Club Friendlies 1
Tottenham HotspurTOT
TSG HoffenheimTSG
KICKOFF : Sun, 16 Aug - 11:00 AM
Regular Season

CONTEXT

Tottenham Hotspur welcomes TSG Hoffenheim to the Hotspur Way Training Centre for a Club Friendlies 1 encounter in the 2026 season. The home side carries a marginal power advantage, rated at 86.78 against the visitors' 85.03, establishing them as the stronger team by 1.8 points. This regular season fixture offers both clubs an opportunity to fine-tune their preparations ahead of more competitive campaigns. With positions in domestic leagues not applicable here, the focus shifts to individual player development and tactical experimentation. The venue at the training centre provides a controlled environment suitable for testing new strategies without the pressures of official league play. Tottenham's higher form score suggests they may dictate the tempo, while Hoffenheim looks to build cohesion on the road.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Tottenham Hotspur holds a power score of 86.78 compared to TSG Hoffenheim's 85.03.
  • Form: Tottenham Hotspur has a form score of 33.33 while TSG Hoffenheim sits at 16.67.
  • Squad: Both squads feature players capable of competing at a high level in this friendly.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data remains unavailable for both teams in this match.
  • Transition: Transition play analysis is limited due to the pre-season nature of the fixture.
  • Set pieces: Set piece metrics show low confidence with proxy data used for both sides.
  • xVariable: Expected goal variables are not available given the current data constraints.
  • Market: Tottenham Hotspur 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | TSG Hoffenheim 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur
VS
TSG Hoffenheim TSG Hoffenheim
TSG Hoffenheim
2
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
TSG Hoffenheim Rank: 85 D
Getafe Rank: 79 D
Auckland Rank: 68 W
Milton Keynes Dons Rank: 71 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Tottenham Hotspur Rank: 87 D
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
86.78
85.03
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Tottenham Hotspur
TSG Hoffenheim
Power Score
86.78
85.03
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
35
45

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Tottenham Hotspur — Opponent-weighted form score
TSG Hoffenheim — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Tottenham Hotspur TSG Hoffenheim

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Tottenham Hotspur TOT Home
1 matches
TSG Hoffenheim TSG Away
Match Record
1
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
1
Goals
3
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
3
+1
Goal Difference
-1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-12T00:27:52+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 16, 2026, 11:00 AM
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season
Stadium
Hotspur Way Training Centre
Capacity
1000
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

39
Martin Dúbravka
Martin Dúbravka Goalkeeper
1
Guglielmo Vicario
Guglielmo Vicario Goalkeeper
40
Brandon Austin
Brandon Austin Goalkeeper
31
Antonín Kinský
Antonín Kinský Goalkeeper
33
Ben Davies
Ben Davies Defender
3
Andrew Robertson
Andrew Robertson Defender
4
Kevin Danso
Kevin Danso Defender
17
Cristian Gabriel Romero
Cristian Gabriel Romero Defender
—
Marcos Senesi
Marcos Senesi Defender
24
Djed Spence
Djed Spence Defender
23
Pedro Antonio Porro Sauceda
Pedro Antonio Porro Sauceda Defender
6
Jan Paul van Hecke
Jan Paul van Hecke Defender
13
Iyenoma Destiny Udogie
Iyenoma Destiny Udogie Defender
37
Mickey van de Ven
Mickey van de Ven Defender
35
Ashley Phillips
Ashley Phillips Defender
25
Kota Takai
Kota Takai Defender
38
João Victor de Souza Menezes
João Victor de Souza Menezes Defender
10
James Maddison
James Maddison Midfielder
30
Rodrigo Bentancur Colmán
Rodrigo Bentancur Colmán Midfielder
8
Conor Gallagher
Conor Gallagher Midfielder
16
Sandro Tonali
Sandro Tonali Midfielder
21
Dejan Kulusevski
Dejan Kulusevski Midfielder
7
Xavi Simons
Xavi Simons Midfielder
29
Pape Matar Sarr
Pape Matar Sarr Midfielder
14
Archie Gray
Archie Gray Midfielder
18
Mateus Gonçalo Espanha Fernandes
Mateus Gonçalo Espanha Fernandes Midfielder
15
Lucas Bergvall
Lucas Bergvall Midfielder
19
Dominic Solanke
Dominic Solanke Attacker
9
Richarlison de Andrade
Richarlison de Andrade Attacker
20
Mohammed Kudus
Mohammed Kudus Attacker
44
Dane Scarlett
Dane Scarlett Attacker
11
Mathys Tel
Mathys Tel Attacker
28
Wilson Odobert
Wilson Odobert Attacker
47
Mikey Moore
Mikey Moore Attacker
—
Minhyeok Yang
Minhyeok Yang Attacker

Squad ▼

1
Oliver Baumann
Oliver Baumann Goalkeeper
37
Luca Philipp
Luca Philipp Goalkeeper
36
Lúkas Jóhannes Petersson
Lúkas Jóhannes Petersson Goalkeeper
13
Bernardo Fernandes da Silva Junior
Bernardo Fernandes da Silva Junior Defender
34
Vladimír Coufal
Vladimír Coufal Defender
28
Koki Machida
Koki Machida Defender
5
Ozan Muhammed Kabak
Ozan Muhammed Kabak Defender
15
Valentin Gendrey
Valentin Gendrey Defender
2
Robin Hranáč
Robin Hranáč Defender
21
Albian Hajdari
Albian Hajdari Defender
35
Arthur Largura Chaves
Arthur Largura Chaves Defender
4
Sean Dulic
Sean Dulic Defender
39
Mats Rots
Mats Rots Defender
29
Natnael Abraha
Natnael Abraha Defender
—
Dennis Geiger
Dennis Geiger Midfielder
18
Wouter Burger
Wouter Burger Midfielder
22
Alexander Prass
Alexander Prass Midfielder
20
Bambasé Conté
Bambasé Conté Midfielder
25
Umut Tohumcu
Umut Tohumcu Midfielder
32
Cajetan Benjamin Lenz
Cajetan Benjamin Lenz Midfielder
7
Leon Avdullahu
Leon Avdullahu Midfielder
16
Luis Engelns
Luis Engelns Midfielder
17
Nathan De Cat
Nathan De Cat Midfielder
27
Andrej Kramarić
Andrej Kramarić Attacker
10
Adam Hložek
Adam Hložek Attacker
19
Tim Lemperle
Tim Lemperle Attacker
11
Fisnik Asllani
Fisnik Asllani Attacker
8
Patrick Wimmer
Patrick Wimmer Attacker
14
Adam Daghim
Adam Daghim Attacker
9
Max Moerstedt
Max Moerstedt Attacker
24
Alessandro Vogt
Alessandro Vogt Attacker

CONCLUSION

As the teams prepare for this encounter at Hotspur Way, Tottenham Hotspur's slight edge in overall power and form positions them to control proceedings. Hoffenheim will aim to exploit any lapses in concentration during what serves as valuable preparation time. The absence of detailed set piece and efficiency data underscores the developmental focus of such friendlies. Both sides benefit from the chance to integrate new elements into their play without league implications. Ultimately, the match promises insights into squad depth and tactical adaptability for the upcoming season.