Hoffenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | Bundesliga 2024-25

Xabi Alonso’s side are yet to find their footing in the new season.

TSG Hoffenheim will take on Bayer Leverkusen at the Rhein-Neckar Arena in their third league match of the season on Saturday. Both the teams have had very similar fortunes so far this season, wherein they have both lost a game respectively in the new season. Thus, both Hoffenheim and Bayern Leverkusen will look to return to winning ways in their upcoming match. 

While Bayern Leverkusen won the Bundesliga last season, Hoffenheim finished 7th on the points table. The defending champions are also way ahead in the head-to-head record, which gives them an edge over their rivals in the next match. However, Hoffenheim’s Andrej Kramaric, who has been in phenomenal form recently and is currently the highest goalscorer in the Bundesliga, gives them hope. 

Kickoff: 

Saturday, 14th September, 2024 at 2:30 PM BST, 7:00 PM IST 

Location: Rhein-Neckar Arena

Form: 

Hoffenheim – L W W L L 

Bayer Leverkusen – L W W W D

Players to Watch: 

Andrej Kramarić (Hoffenheim)

On the Hoffenheim side of things, an interesting player to watch out for will be Andrej Kramarić. The Croatian striker was the second-highest goalscorer of the team last season and is an integral part of their playing XI. He scored 15 goals and provided 10 assists last season. He has already scored four goals in two matches this season. 

Jeremie Frimpong (Bayern Leverkusen)

The player to watch out for in the Bayern Leverkusen squad will be Jeremie Frimpong. The Dutch right-back contributed significantly to the team’s success in the 2023–24 season. He scored nine goals in 31 matches in the previous season and was their fourth-highest goalscorer, which is a statistic that speaks for itself. Frimpong is known for his impressive pace, dribbling skills and attacking style of play. 

Match Facts: 

1. Defending champions Bayern Leverkusen will be heading into this match after suffering a disappointing defeat in their last Bundesliga match against RB Leipzig 
2. TSG Hoffenheim also lost their last match against Eintracht Frankfurt, and both teams would look to return to winning ways. 
3. Bayern Leverkusen have defeated TSG Hoffenheim in their last three encounters.

TSG Hoffenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen: Betting Tips and Odds

• Bayer Leverkusen to win
• They will also keep a clean sheet
• Boniface to score anytime

Injury and Team News: Hoffenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen

The hosts have a few injuries at hand. Bebou Fode, Benjamin Becker, John Anthony Brooks, Ozan Kabak, and Sebastian Prömel all have knee injuries, while Ondřej Jurásek has an arm injury, which will force them to sit the match out. Umut Deger Tohumcu, on the other hand, is doubtful because of a muscle injury. 

Bayern Leverkusen will travel to Hoffenheim with zero injuries and a fully fit squad.

Head-To-Head:

Matches played – 33

Won by Hoffenheim – 8 

Won by Bayern Leverkusen – 19 

Draws – 6 

Predicted Lineup: Hoffenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen

Hoffenheim (3-4-1-2)

Baumann (c) – Drexler, Grillitsch, Akpoguma – Kadeřábek, Geiger, Stach, Prass – Kramarić – Hložek, Berisha

Bayern Leverkusen (3-4-2-1)

Hrádecký (c) – Mukiele, Tah, Hincapié – Frimpong, Xhaka, García, Grimaldo – Wirtz, Terrier – Boniface

Match Prediction for TSG Hoffenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen

Both teams will be heading into this match after a defeat in their last match. However, the hunger of the defending champions to get back to winning ways will definitely be a lot more. Moreover, their recent track record against Hoffenheim suggests that Xabi Alonso’s men are most likely to register a victory over them once again. 

Predicted scoreline: TSG Hoffenheim 0 – 3 Bayern Leverkusen 

Live telecast details: Hoffenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen

India: Sony Liv, Sony Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports Mix, Sky Go UK

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes App, Canal+Sport 1 Afrique

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