Hoffenheim will face Bayer Leverkusen, reigning champions in the German Bundesliga, at the PreZero Arena on Saturday, September 14.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Hoffenheim is listed as an underdog
- HOME: 19/4 (5.75) – 17.4%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 11/20 (1.55) – 64.5%
Hoffenheim lost 3-1 to Eintracht Frankfurt in their previous league match and barely managed a 3-2 victory against newly promoted Holstein Kiel before that. Given these results, it’s no surprise that the hosts are given 19/4 odds to win this weekend.
Bayer Leverkusen experienced their first Bundesliga loss since May 2023 when RB Leipzig defeated them at home before the international break. However, the latest probability figures suggest they have a 64.5% chance of recovering with a win on Saturday. Check out more of our latest football predictions on our upcoming matches page.
Recent head-to-heads: Leverkusen have been in control
Bayer Leverkusen defeated Hoffenheim both home and away last season and have won four of the last five encounters between the teams.
Hoffenheim preview: Hosts dealing with five-player injuries
Grischa Promel, Ihlas Bebou, David Jurasek, Finn Ole Becker, and Ozan Kabak are all unavailable for Hoffenheim. Eintracht Frankfurt soundly defeated the hosts in their last Bundesliga match and currently holds the 11th position heading into the weekend.
Predicted lineup: Baumann (GK), Kaderabek, Akpoguma, Drexler, Promel, Geiger, Stach, Prass, Kramaric, Bulter, Hlozek
Bayer Leverkusen preview: Visitors are at full strength
Bayer Leverkusen is nearly at full strength for the weekend, providing Xabi Alonso with plenty of options. Die Werkself squandered a two-goal lead at home against RB Leipzig before the international break.
Predicted lineup: Hradecky (GK), Frimpong, Tah, Tapsoba, Hincapie, Grimaldo, Xhaka, Garcia, Wirtz, Terrier, Boniface
Hoffenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen prediction: Consider exploring the goal markets
Key Stats
- In the last six matchups between Hoffenheim and Bayer Leverkusen, all have seen over 2.5 goals.
- Bayer Leverkusen has won the previous three encounters with Hoffenheim.
- Seven of the last nine meetings between these teams featured goals from both sides.
- Both of Leverkusen’s first two Bundesliga games ended with a 3-2 scoreline.
Our score prediction: Hoffenheim 2-3 Bayer Leverkusen
When Bayer Leverkusen last visited the PreZero Arena in November, they won 3-2, marking their second consecutive game with three goals scored. The champions might well emerge victorious in another high-scoring thriller on Saturday.
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