Preview: RB Leipzig vs Hoffenheim Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Bundesliga 2025-26

The Kraichgauers have already defeated the Red Bulls once this season.

RB Leipzig are now going to have a face-off against TSG Hoffenheim for their matchweek 27 outing of the 2025-26 Bundesliga. The Red Bull Arena is going to witness this interesting clash between these clubs.

The Red Bulls are coming in after facing a 0-1 defeat at the hands of VfB Stuttgart in their previous league outing. It was an underwhelming performance by them.

They will now be looking to come back to winning ways. Having won 14 of their 26 fixtures, RB Leipzig are placed fifth on the league table.

TSG Hoffenheim have put in some good performances this season. They are in third place on the Bundesliga points table with 15 wins in 26 matches.

The Kraichgauers were held to a 1-1 draw by VfL Wolfsburg. They have already defeated the Red Bulls once this season and will be confident for their next one, despite being away from home.

Kick-off:

• Location: Leipzig, Germany
• Stadium: Red Bull Arena
• Date: Saturday, March 21
• Kick-off Time: 01:00 AM IST (Friday, Mar 20; 07:30 PM GMT/ 02:30 PM ET/ 11:30 AM PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Leipzig: D-D-W-W-L

Hoffenheim: W-D-L-W-D

Players to Watch

Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig)

Yan Diomande will be leading the attack from the right for RB Leipzig. He has been one of the most consistent players for his side this season. He has scored 10 goals and has five assists in 25 league games of the ongoing campaign.

The 19-year-old will be looking to come up with a top performance and help his side back to winning ways.

Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim)

Andrej Kramaric will be looking to step up his game and put in top efforts so that he can guide his side to a win against the Red Bulls. Even though he failed to score a goal in the previous match for TSG Hoffenheim, Kramaric remains an important aspect in the final third. He has scored 10 goals in 26 Bundesliga appearances this season.

Match Facts

• TSG Hoffenheim have won only one of their last three matches.
• RB Leipzig have two wins to their name in their last three attempts.
• Only one of the last five matches between these clubs has ended in a draw.

Leipzig vs Hoffenheim: Betting Tips and Odds

• RB Leipzig to win @19/20 Coral
• Yan Diomande to score @21/10 10bet
• Goals over 3.5 @1/1 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Viggo Gebel, Assan Ouedraogo, Kosta Nedeljkovic, Ayodele Thomas and Peter Gulacsi are not going to be in action for RB Leipzig. They are injured.

TSG Hoffenheim will not have Koki Machida, Valentin Gendrey and Adam Hlozek in action due to their injuries. Kelven Frees might also sit out due to his fitness issues.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 21

Leipzig won: 12

Hoffenheim won: 5

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

RB Leipzig predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Vandevoordt (GK); Baku, Orban, Lukeba, Raum; Gruda, Seiwald, Baumgartner; Diomande, Romulo, Nusa

Hoffenheim predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Baumann (GK); Coufal, Hranac, Kabak, Bernardo; Avdullahu; Prass, Kramaric, Burger, Touré; Asllani

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs will be looking to come back to winning ways. RB Leipzig are likely to edge past TSG Hoffenheim in their upcoming Bundesliga clash.

Prediction: Leipzig 3-2 Hoffenheim

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports, BBC, Amazon 

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes, Canal+

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