Bundesliga – Hoffenheim take on Bayer Leverkusen

Bundesliga action on Saturday as Hoffenheim and Bayer meet at Prezero Arena – 3:30pm GMT.

With Champion’s League positions always a key motivation, third placed Bayer remain in contention as they travel to eighth placed Hoffenheim.

Hoffenheim arrive at this meeting, having secured 46 points so far this season

Hoffenheim will be eager to return to some kind of winning form, having lost their last game to SC Freiburg, which itself followed a draw to Eintracht Frankfurt, this fixture could be the opportunity.

Also, Sebastian Hoeness knows that a run of four losses in six meetings for his Hoffenheim side, is going to be a tough run of form to change. However that is exactly what he must try to deliver. Now they have 13 matches won, 12 games lost and 7 duels drawn; that’s why they currently sit in eighth place, with a total of 46 points having won 13 meetings, drawn seven games, and lost 12 matches.

When Hoffenheim host Bayer, they will do so on the back of eight victories, four darts, and four losses on their own ground.

Winning this fixture will see Hoffenheim on 49 points.

Good Attacking Performance

Hoffenheim will be pleased to have a good goal scoring record so far this season (55). This has been largely down to the key attacking players: Christoph Baumgartner (3), Andrej Kramaric (3), and Georginio Rutter (3). Hoffenheim have shown a poor defensive solidity so far, having conceded 51 goals in their previous matches.

Hoffenheim’s squad has depth, but even so, Sebastian Hoeness is likely to be missing five of they key players when they start Saturday’s game.

This season’s Bundesliga campaign, has so far seen Bayer Leverkusen achieve 58 points

Bayer come to this game on the back of a victory, having beaten Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 at the Bay Arena.

Also, Bayer keep finding ways to win, having secured nine victories in their last 14 meetings is astonishing this season, which has contributed significantly to their rise up the table. With 58 points (17W, 8L and 7D), they are established in third position in the League having won 17 matches, drawn seven meetings, and lost eight games.

Bayer’s away record is remarkable and poses a significant threat to Hoffenheim. In the 16 games they’ve played on the road this season, they have so far won eight fixtures, drawn five games, and lost three meetings.

Bayer Leverkusen will have 61 points so far this season, should they secure a win.

Good Attacking Performance

This has been a good season so far for Bayer, in terms of goals scored (74). This season, their stand-out attacking players have been Moussa Diaby (7), Patrik Schick (5), and Paulinho (4). Bayer have conceded 44 goals.

Bayer’s ever growing list of players missing due to injury or illness to be a concern for Gerardo Seoane, ahead of this Saturday’s fixture against their opponents.

Hoffenheim v Bayer Leverkusen – Head-to-Head.

Regarding their historical duels the recent form between these two sides has seen Bayer with a greater number of wins. In the last 28 meetings, they have enjoyed 15 wins, to Hoffenheim’s seven wins. Additionally, Bayer have won thirteen out of 16 fixtures when visiting Hoffenheim. The last time both teams met in this competition was December 2021 and the score line ended up with a 2-2 draw.

Players to watch

For Hoffenheim, Christoph Baumgartner, one of their best scorers, has nettedthree goals in 32 League matches this season, while Moussa Diaby scoredseven goals in 32 League games this Bundesliga Season for Bayer.

Other players of note for Hoffenheim are Andrej Kramaric and Georginio Rutter with three goals and three goals respectively and for Bayer are Moussa Diaby and Patrik Schick with seven goals each.