2019-20 Bundesliga – Hoffenheim vs Bayern Munich Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Hoffenheim vs Bayern Munich kick off? Saturday 29th February, 2020 – 14:30 (UK)
Where is Hoffenheim vs Bayern Munich being played? PreZero Arena
What TV channel is Hoffenheim vs Bayern Munich on in the UK? BT Sport have the rights to German Bundesliga matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Hoffenheim vs Bayern Munich in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on the BT Sport website & app
Where can I get tickets for Hoffenheim vs Bayern Munich?
Hoffenheim – https://www.achtzehn99.de/tickets/online-kaufen/
Bayern Munich – https://fcbayern.com/en/tickets
What was the score in the last meeting between Hoffenheim & Bayern Munich? Bayern Munich 4-3 Hoffenheim
THE TEAM NEWS
HOFFENHEIM
- Hoffenheim struck late to salvage a point at Borussia Monchengladbach last Saturday and end a run of three straight defeats in all competitions.
- Top scorer Kramaric returned to training on Thursday after missing the trip to Gladbach, which will be a relief with fellow strikers Belfodil, Dabbur and Adayman sidelined.
- Rudy started in an unfamiliar right-back role against Gladbach but is expected to revert to his usual midfield position against his former club.
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Baumann; Kaderabek, Nordtveit, Hubner, Zuber; Rudy, Grillitsch, Samassekou; Skov, Kramaric, Baumgartner
Unavailable: Belfodil (Injured), Adamyan (Injured), Elmkies (Injured), Dabbur (Injured)
Doubtful: Kramaric (Injured)
BAYERN MUNICH
- Bayern Munich are unbeaten in 12 games in all competitions (11 wins) after their impressive 3-0 win at Chelsea in the Champions League on Tuesday.
- The victory at Stamford Bridge came at a heavy price as top scorer Lewandowski suffered a knee injury which is set to keep him out for four weeks.
- Coman came off with a strain in midweek and is doubtful so Gnabry is likely to move into a central role with Coutinho coming into the attack.
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Neuer; Pavard, Boateng, Alaba, Davies; Kimmich, Thiago Alcantara, Goretzka; Muller, Gnabry, Coutinho
Unavailable: Sule (Injured), Perisic (Injured), Lewandowski (Injured)
Doubtful: Javi Martinez (Injured), Coman (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Bayern will have to do without the Bundesliga's top goalscorer for the next few weeks but they still have plenty of players who know where the net is. There were seven goals when these two met in the cup earlier this month and plenty of goals should be expected again despite Lewandowski's absence.
