Leverkusen
02 Feb, 2025
17:30
Hoffenheim
After Bayern Munich’s victory yesterday, the gap between Bayer Leverkusen and the top spot has widened back to nine points.
Leverkusen comes into this match highly motivated to keep their title hopes alive. They boast the second-best home record in the league, having collected 23 points from 10 matches with a goal difference of 26:14.
Meanwhile, Hoffenheim is struggling with both injuries and form. They are severely depleted, with 13 players unavailable for this match, including their talisman, Kramarić. Their away record has also been poor, with just one win in their last five matches and a goal difference of 7:15 across nine away fixtures.
What we say
Leverkusen to Win
Leverkusen is the clear favorite to win this match. Given Hoffenheim’s injury crisis, poor form, and recent results, the hosts are in a strong position to secure all three points.
Leverkusen has also dominated recent meetings, winning four of the last five encounters. Considering these factors, we anticipate a home victory, likely by a margin of more than one goal.
Hoffenheim will particularly feel the absence of their leading scorer, Kramarić, who has netted seven goals this season. His loss further weakens an already depleted squad, making their task even more difficult.
Home team lineup
| Player Name | Player Position |
| Hradecky | GK |
| Mukiele | RB |
| Tah | CB |
| Tapsoba | CB |
| Hincapie | LB |
| Xhaka | CM |
| Palacios | CM |
| Frimpong | RM |
| Garcia | LM |
| Wirtz | AM |
| Schick | CF |
Away team lineup
| Player Name | Player Position |
| Philipp | GK |
| Mokwa Ntusu | RWB |
| Arthur Chaves | RCB |
| Hranac | CB |
| Akpoguma | LCB |
| Jurasek | LWB |
| Geiger | CM |
| Bischof | RCM |
| Becker | LCM |
| Moerstedt | SF |
| Hlozek | CF |
Head to head
| Sun 02, 2025 | Bayer Leverkusen | 1899 Hoffenheim | 3 - 1 |
| Sat 09, 2024 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bayer Leverkusen | 1 - 4 |
| Sat 03, 2024 | Bayer Leverkusen | 1899 Hoffenheim | 2 - 1 |
| Sat 11, 2023 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bayer Leverkusen | 2 - 3 |