Hoffenheim will look to revive their form when they host Besiktas in their opening Europa League fixture.
The German side have endured a difficult run of five matches, winning once, drawing once and losing three times. They will hope home advantage can help restore confidence and provide a positive start to their European campaign.
Besiktas arrive in stronger shape and unbeaten in their past five games. The Istanbul club have recorded four victories and one draw during that sequence, giving them a solid platform as they travel to Germany with ambition.
The match will be the first official meeting between Hoffenheim and Besiktas in European competition. Hoffenheim can nevertheless draw encouragement from their previous record against Turkish opposition, having won one and drawn one of their two matches.
The question is whether Hoffenheim can make their home advantage count or whether Besiktas will extend their positive run on the European stage.