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Hoffenheim and Stuttgart release confirmed lineups for Saturday Bundesliga clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 12:35 PM

Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Hoffenheim and Stuttgart release confirmed lineups for Saturday Bundesliga clash

Summary

Hoffenheim hosts Stuttgart this Saturday at 15:30 CEST in a Bundesliga fixture at Sinsheim. Hoffenheim seeks its first league points of the season following consecutive losses to FC Köln and Borussia Dortmund. Stuttgart enters the match coming off a 3-1 Champions League victory against Viking FK where Ermedin Demirovic recorded a first-half hat-trick. Sebastian Hoeness leads the Stuttgart side, which fields a 3-1-2 formation for the afternoon. The Hoffenheim starting XI features a 4-4-2 setup with Baumann, Coufal, Kabak, Hajdari, Rots, Conte, Avdullahu, Burger, Daghim, Hlozek, and Lemperle. Stuttgart counters with Bredlow, Jeltsch, Chabot, Hendriks, Vagnoman, Prömel, Stiller, Mittelstädt, Führich, Demirovic, and Pejcinovic.

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By the Numbers

•Hoffenheim remains winless in Bundesliga play after defeats to FC Köln and Borussia Dortmund.
•Stuttgart won its Champions League opening match 3-1 earlier this week.
•Ermedin Demirovic scored three goals in the first half of Stuttgart's previous match.
•Kick-off is scheduled for 15:30 CEST in Sinsheim.

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12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Confirmed lineups: Hoffenheim vs. Stuttgart

What they're saying

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VfB Stuttgart make the short trip to Sinsheim on Saturday afternoon, looking to build on their impressive start to the week.Sebastian Hoeness’ side opened their Champions League campaign with a 3-1 ...
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