Tottenham Hotspur vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim

Tottenham host Hoffenheim at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in their only open home friendly before the new season. It's a big week for Spurs, who limped to 17th place last term, avoided relegation on the final day, and have since appointed Roberto De Zerbi after a chaotic managerial spell. Hoffenheim arrive in far better shape, having finished fifth in the Bundesliga to secure Europa League football under Christian Ilzer. Both sides look sharp in preseason. Hoffenheim have won their last two friendlies, beating Holstein Kiel and Karlsruher 3-1, with academy prospects impressing. Tottenham have also picked up wins over MK Dons, Auckland FC and Chelsea. Watch for Andrej Kramarić, Hoffenheim's top scorer again last season, and Dejan Kulusevski, easing back from a long-term knee injury. The clubs last met in the Europa League in January 2025, a game Spurs won 3-2 in Germany. Expect goals in this one. Our prediction: 2-1