Football is one of the most popular sports in Germany. There is the German Football Association (GFA) which represents 26,000 football clubs. The top leagues are the First and Second Bundesliga, whose winners win the title of German champion.
The achievements of German football players are known around the world. After all, Germany is the only country whose players have won both the men’s and women’s World Cup. A prime example of this is the rivalry between Hoffenheim vs Bayern Munich h2h.
Hoffenheim Football Club
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim was founded in 1899 in Hoffenheim, Baden-Württemberg. Fans call the players “blue and white” because of the colour of their uniforms. For most of their existence, the team played in the lower leagues, and only the 2008/09 season brought their long-awaited participation in the Bundesliga. Then, the debut season was marked by the 7th place with 55 points. The home stadium is the Wirzollern Rhein-Neckar Arena.
Bayern Munich Football Club
German FC Bayern Munich is one of the most decorated clubs in all of Germany and beyond, holding 32 league titles and winning 20 German cups. They have also won 6 Champions League titles. They are rated 3rd best FC of the 20th century by FIFA and IFFHS. In 2020, Bayern became the first club in the world to win the league title in all matches in a single season. Their home stadium is the Allianz Arena, built in the shape of a giant flying saucer.
The history of the derby
Hoffenheim and Bayern Munich began in 2009. In the history of the 20 matches, the Bianconeri have not won a single victory, while 5 matches have been drawn. Both teams qualified for the Bundesliga, the GFA Cup and the Telekom Cup.
As far as Bundesliga matches are concerned, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim can boast 5 wins. The team also has 3 draws and 7 losses to its credit. The players have scored 22 goals and conceded the same number of goals.
Bayern Munich have a better record. It has earned 10 wins and only 1 defeat. Four matches have been drawn. The opponents conceded 49 goals, while Bayern itself conceded 13.
The teams’ match statistics show that no team has ever scored more than 5 goals. The exception is the game for 29.02.2020 (season 2020/2021), when Bayern Munich proved to be a one hundred percent winner, scoring 6 goals, while TSG 1899 Hoffenheim players failed to reach the enemy goal.
The long awaited match between the experienced contenders took place on 22.10.2022 (season 2022/23) in the Bundesliga. The visiting team was the Munich side. The game took place at the home stadium of the Blues and Whites, the Rhein-Neckar Arena. Coach Julian Nagelsmann’s wisdom and excellent work brought victory for Bayern. The match ended 0-2.
The players presented an active and entertaining game, with almost equal possession of the ball. The first shot on target came from midfielder Jamal Musiala on 17 minutes. The second goal came in the 38th minute courtesy of striker Erik Schupo-Moting. After the break, no one managed to change the scoreline. An unbelievable number of accurate passes, offsides and corners kept the spectators entertained even for a moment.
And what is next?
The next game is scheduled for 15 April 2023. The venue chosen is Munich’s Allianz Arena. The fans are looking forward to seeing how things will change in the new year. Whether TSG 1899 Hoffenheim coach Andre Breitenreiter will be able to come up with a new winning strategy and implement it in the upcoming match. Fans wonder whether the choice of the venue will make a difference and whether it will bring victory to the host side.