Pre-match facts: Braunschweig vs. TSG

For all statistic lovers, there are a number of intriguing facts about the meeting between TSG and Eintracht Braunschweig.

Did you know that...

... Hoffenheim games are almost a goal-guarantee?

In their 16 games so far this season, 73 goals have been scored in Hoffenheim games. In Braunschweig games, only 41 goals have been scored. That means, TSG have scored the most goals this season, Braunschweig the least.

... Braunschweig far from prolific before the break?

In 14 of the 16 Braunschweig league games, Eintracht have not scored before the break. They have only scored two goals in the first half – a league low.

... Kevin Volland is set for a milestone?

The Hoffenheim attacker has played 49 games for Hoffenheim, scoring 13 goals. Should he play against Braunschweig, he will make his 50th appearance. Maybe he can score his eighth goal of the season on that milestone?

... the chance-conversion rate is in favour of Hoffenheim?

Hoffenheim have the best chance-conversation rate in the league. 36 goals have been converted from 210 shots – that's 23%. Braunschweig have only scored eight from their 193 shots, 18th in the league.

...that Hoffenheim create more clear-cut chances than Braunschweig?

Opta statistics show that Hoffenheim have created 48 clear-cut chances in 16 games. Braunschweig have only managed 16.

... Hoffenheim are dangerous from set-pieces?

Sejad Salihovic, Kevin Volland & Co. have already scored 11 times from set-pieces this season. The hosts have managed only one goal from set-pieces.

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