2024/25 Preview: Hoffenheim vs. Bayern Leverkusen – Who Will Win, Injury News, Predicted Lineups

In Round 3 of the Bundesliga, TSG Hoffenheim will take on Bayer Leverkusen at the PreZero Arena on Saturday, September 14, 2024. With both teams aiming to improve their standing, this clash presents an intriguing matchup.

Match Insights

TSG Hoffenheim have shown a mixed bag of results so far this season, with a win and a loss from their opening two games.

Hoffenheim currently sit 11th in the Bundesliga table with 3 points, having scored 4 goals and conceded 5. They won their only home game 3-2 against Kiel but lost their only away game 3-1 to Frankfurt.

Hoffenheim’s recent form includes scoring 6 goals in their last 5 matches and having been awarded the most penalties this season (1). Andrej Kramaric is the competition’s top scorer with 4 goals.

Bayer Leverkusen are also on 3 points and have had a similar start to the season with a win and a loss. Leverkusen are positioned 8th in the table, having scored 5 goals and conceded 5.

They lost their only home game 2-3 against Leipzig but secured a 3-2 victory in their only away game against Borussia Mönchengladbach.

Leverkusen have scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches and have won the last 3 encounters against Hoffenheim. Florian Wirtz is currently ranked 1st in big chances created in the competition (3).

Hoffenheim – Current Form and Team News

Hoffenheim have had a promising yet inconsistent start to the season. They’ve shown attacking prowess but have struggled defensively, which they will need to address as they face Leverkusen.

Injury News

TSG Hoffenheim will be missing several players for this fixture. David Jurasek (arm injury) is out for a few days, while Finn Becker (meniscus injury) is expected to return by early October.

Grischa Prömel (cruciate ligament injury) will be sidelined until mid-May 2025, Ihlas Bebou is out until late December 2024, and Ozan Kabak (cruciate ligament injury) is not expected back until mid-February 2025.

Hoffenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen Predicted Lineup:

Kevin Müller; Haktab Traorè, Patrick Mainka (C), Benedikt Gimber, Jonas Föhrenbach; Lennard Maloney, Jan Schöppner, Adrian Beck; Paul Wanner, L. Weschenfelder-Scienza; Marvin Pieringer.

Bayer Leverkusen – Current Form and Team News

Bayer Leverkusen’s season has been a mix of highs and lows. Despite a recent defeat at home, they’ve managed to secure a vital away win which has kept them in the top half of the table.

Injury News

Bayer Leverkusen currently has no injury concerns and will be fielding a full-strength squad for this fixture.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Hoffenheim Predicted Lineup:

Matěj Kovář; Edmond Tapsoba, Jonathan Tah (C), Piero Hincapié, Jeremie Frimpong; Granit Xhaka, Aleix García; Á. Grimaldo, Martin Terrier, Florian Wirtz; Victor Boniface.

Who Will Win?

Bayer Leverkusen are the strong favorites heading into this match, with a 78% chance of winning. Hoffenheim’s chances are relatively slim at 9%, while a draw is rated at 13%. With Leverkusen’s recent form and their history of success against Hoffenheim, they are expected to continue their winning streak.

Score Prediction

Hoffenheim 1-3 Bayer Leverkusen