Hoffenheim and Besiktas confirm line-ups for Europa League meeting

TSG Hoffenheim and Besiktas JK have named their starting line-ups for their Europa League match at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena in Sinsheim on Thursday, 15 October 2026.

The game is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 GMT, with both sides aiming to secure a positive result in the league phase of the competition.

Hoffenheim manager Christian Ilzer has selected Oliver Baumann in goal. Vladimir Coufal, Mats Rots, Ozan Kabak and Koki Machida form the defensive line.

Wouter Burger, Bambase Conte, Leon Avdullahu and Nathan De Cat start in midfield, while Tim Lemperle and Adam Hlozek provide the attacking options.

Besiktas manager Vincenzo Italiano has named Alexander Nubel as his goalkeeper. Michael Murillo, Kassoum Ouattara, Emmanuel Agbadou and Emirhan Topcu make up the defence.

Salih Ozcan, Ernest Poku, Junior Olaitan, Orkun Kokcu and Ilhan Fakılı are also in the starting XI, with Hyeongyu Oh leading the attack.

Both teams are now confirmed for the meeting ahead of kick-off.

Confirmed line-ups

TSG Hoffenheim: Oliver Baumann, Vladimir Coufal, Mats Rots, Ozan Kabak, Koki Machida, Wouter Burger, Bambase Conte, Leon Avdullahu, Nathan De Cat, Tim Lemperle, Adam Hlozek. Manager: Christian Ilzer.

Besiktas JK: Alexander Nubel, Michael Murillo, Kassoum Ouattara, Emmanuel Agbadou, Emirhan Topcu, Salih Ozcan, Ernest Poku, Junior Olaitan, Orkun Kokcu, Ilhan Fakılı, Hyeongyu Oh. Manager: Vincenzo Italiano.