Bundesliga 2021/22: How Sebastian Hoeness Stifled Nagelsmann and Bayern – Tactical Analysis

On Saturday Sebastian Hoeness’s Hoffenheim held Julian Nagelsmann’s Bayern Munich to a 1-1 draw at the PreZero Arena.

Hoffenheim came into the match following a four-match winning run. The run has pushed Sebastian Hoeness’s men into Champions League contention, with the club occupying fourth place before the weekend’s fixtures. Hoffenheim do tend to rise to the occasion against Bayern Munich when playing at home. They have won three out of their last five matches against Bayern Munich at the PreZero Arena.

This tactical analysis will focus on the key tactics set by Hoeness and how they helped shape the result and performance from Hoffenheim.

Line Ups

Sebastian Hoeneß set Hoffenheim up in 5-4-1 formation. However the shape switched between a 5-3-2 and 5-2-3 depending on the area of the pitch in which Bayern held possession.

Hoffenheim were without key members of the squad for this fixture. Ermin Bičakčić, Robert Skov, Fisnik Asllani, Chris Richards, Håvard Nordtveit and Sebastian Rudy remained unavailable for selection through injury. Benjamin Hübner remained in quarantine. Versatile midfielder Florian Grillitsch filled in at centre back.