Hoffenheim vs RB Leipzig Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 German Bundesliga
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THE FACTS
When is Hoffenheim vs RB Leipzig on and what time does it start? Hoffenheim vs RB Leipzig will take place on Friday 3rd May, 2024 – 19:30 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Hoffenheim vs RB Leipzig? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Hoffenheim vs RB Leipzig on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to German Bundesliga matches in the UK so it is worth checking their schedule for Hoffenheim vs RB Leipzig
Where can I stream Hoffenheim vs RB Leipzig in the UK? If televised on Sky Sports, Hoffenheim vs RB Leipzig can be streamed live on the Sky Go app
THE LOWDOWN
HOFFENHEIM
With it now having been confirmed that the top five Bundesliga clubs will compete in the Champions League next season, this could boost Hoffenheim’s chances to securing some sort of European football next season. They currently sit in ninth-place, level on points with Augsburg directly above them and a point behind seventh-placed Freiburg.
Hoffenheim were most recently beaten by Bochum in a 3-2 thriller, which saw the visitors trail by three goals to nil but go on to stage a comeback led by Andrej Kramaric, who netted twice in response. Each of their last five Bundesliga fixtures have now seen both teams score, along with over 2.5 goals across the game.
RB LEIPZIG
RB Leipzig made it four consecutive Bundesliga victories last time out, getting the better of Borussia Dortmund in dominating style to cement their place in the top four. Marco Rose’s side fell behind in the 20th minute through Jadon Sancho, but this only served to trigger a fantastic Leipzig response. After equalising just a few minutes later, the home side took the led just before half-time.
The second half was a thoroughly convincing showing from Rose’s men, who came out of the blocks flying, taking the lead almost immediately before doubling their advantage later on to seal a 4-1 win. RB Leipzig now average more than three goals scored per game over the course of their last four fixtures, underlining their offensive potency.
THE TEAM NEWS
HOFFENHEIM
PREDICTED XI (3-4-1-2): Baumann; Kabak, Grillitsch, Brooks; Kaderabek, Promel, Stach, Jurasek; Kramaric; Weghorst, Beier
UNAVAILABLE: Berisha (Injured), Conte (illness), John (Injured), Nsoki (Injured), Tohumcu (Suspended)
QUESTIONABLE: Geiger (Injured)
RB LEIPZIG
PREDICTED XI (4-2-2-2): Gulacsi; Henrichs, Orban, Castello, Raum; Kampl, Schlager; Simons, Olmo; Sesko, Openda
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE: Simakan (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Whilst RB Leipzig are virtually assured of a Champions League spot, they’ll still want to maintain their recent excellent run of form and overtake Stuttgart at least temporarily here. Hoffenheim do have a recent tendency to bounce back strongly following defeat and the visitors will need to be on their guard defensively. However, the overwhelming quality of RB Leipzig, particularly going forward should see them triumph in Sinsheim over 90 minutes.
TIP: RB LEIPZIG TO WIN
