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06/19/2020

#TSGFCU: Substitute specialists

The final English week of the Bundesliga season will draw to a close on Saturday when TSG Hoffenheim play host to Union Berlin (15:30 CET/Live Ticker at achtzehn99.de). While the capital club confirmed their top-flight survival in midweek, TSG are still in with a chance of securing a Europa League berth. achtzehn99.de has all the important facts and figures you need to know about #TSGFCU below.

Did you know that…

…TSG have scored the most substitute goals in the division?

Ihlas Bebou's goal in Augsburg to make the score 3-1 was the 11th time that a substitute has scored for TSG this season – the most of any Bundesliga club.

…Hoffenheim tend to strike the woodwork especially often?

TSG Hoffenheim were denied by the crossbar four times in Augsburg and have struck the woodwork 16 times in total this season. Only Bayern Munich (18 times) have hit the bar or post more often.

…TSG enjoy playing against promoted sides?

Hoffenheim have played five games against Union Berlin, SC Paderborn and 1. FC Cologne so far this season. They are currently unbeaten (W4 D1) and will be aiming to extend that run against Union on Saturday.

…Union are in good form?

Urs Fischer's team have taken seven points from their previous three matches and ensured their place in the top-flight for next season thanks to a 1-0 victory over SC Paderborn on Matchday 32.

…the capital club are particularly dangerous from set-pieces?

The all-important goal against SC Paderborn on Tuesday came courtesy of another free-kick. Union have scored half their goals (19/38) from set-pieces, which is a Bundesliga high.

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