Overview
This cup tie features 1899 Hoffenheim hosting Beşiktaş on October 15, 2026. Hoffenheim currently sit 29th in this competition with 0 points, while Beşiktaş are 4th with 3 points. Hoffenheim have conceded 2.4 goals per game this season with an xG conceded of 1.95, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. Beşiktaş have a strong defensive record with only 0.4 goals conceded per game and 60% clean sheets. This match pits a struggling Hoffenheim side against a confident Beşiktaş team.
Form & xG
Hoffenheim's recent form is poor (LLWLL) with 1.4 goals scored and 2.4 conceded per game, xG 1.88 for and 1.95 against, highlighting defensive issues. Beşiktaş have better form (WLWWW), scoring 2.0 goals per game and conceding only 0.4, though their xG data is missing this season. Hoffenheim's 59% possession contrasts with Beşiktaş's higher 67.3%, showing Beşiktaş's control. Both teams have similar corner stats (~7/g), but Hoffenheim's 80% BTTS and 80% Over 2.5 rate suggest open games.
Team News & Key Players
Key Hoffenheim players include Adam Daghim (2G, 2A, 1.46 shots/90, 2.19 key passes/90) and Leon Avdullahu (1G, 0.61 shots/90). Defensively, Hoffenheim’s Ozan Kabak has a rating of 6.71 but 2 yellow cards. Beşiktaş rely on V. Černý (3G, 2.11 shots/90) and Orkun Kökçü (0G, 3A, 2.18 shots/90). Beşiktaş's goalkeeper Nübel has maintained 60% clean sheets, key to their defensive solidity.
Stats & Betting Angles
Hoffenheim concede 2.4 goals per game with 0% clean sheets, while Beşiktaş concede 0.4 with 60% clean sheets, favoring Beşiktaş’s defense. Hoffenheim’s 80% BTTS and Over 2.5 align with their defensive frailty and attacking output. Beşiktaş’s lower BTTS (20%) and 40% Over 2.5 rate suggest tighter games. Hoffenheim’s possession (59%) and corners (7/g) versus Beşiktaş’s 67.3% possession and 7.7 corners/g indicate Beşiktaş's attacking edge.
Verdict
Given Hoffenheim’s defensive struggles (2.4 conceded, 0% CS) and Beşiktaş’s strong defense (0.4 conceded, 60% CS), Beşiktaş are favorites. However, Hoffenheim’s 80% BTTS and Over 2.5 suggest both teams will score, with Beşiktaş likely edging a 2-1 win. Small sample sizes caution predictions, but Beşiktaş’s superior form and defensive record provide confidence.






































































































































