On the back of a winless sequence, Hoffenheim face the challenge of RB Leipzig in Round 11 of Bundesliga on Saturday, 23 November. The Red Bulls dropped two points against Monchengladbach while Die Kraichgauer concluded a draw against Augsburg before this game.
Hoffenheim vs Leipzig: Match Preview
After a seventh-place finish last season, Hoffenheim are currently on the edge of the relegation zone with ten rounds in. Losing half of their games so far, the home side have managed only two victories and three draws. Die Kraichgauer have won only one in their previous six games across all games, that too against Nurnberg in DFB Pokal. Three of their previous four Bundesliga fixtures at PreZero Arena have also seen them leaving the pitch without a point.
On the other hand, Leipzig are also winless in their recent three matches in Bundesliga and Champions League. However, the Red Bulls have a decent ranking in German top flight, currently placed second with six wins in ten rounds. Leipzig have also registered three victories in their five away games of Bundesliga this season, featuring one draw. Early November marked the end of the visitors’ winning run in the league, starting with a 2-1 loss to Dortmund and a 0-0 draw with Monchengladbach.
Hoffenheim vs Leipzig: Head-to-Head Record
Prior to the last meeting, Leipzig had defeated Hoffenheim in five consecutive fixtures. The Red Bulls have also dominated their upcoming rivals at PreZero Arena by winning three of the previous five away fixtures. The last meeting between these two sides at the same venue ended with a 1-1 stalemate.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 03/05/24 | Hoffenheim 1-1 Leipzig | Bundesliga |
| 16/12/23 | Leipzig 3-1 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga |
| 29/04/23 | Leipzig 1-0 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga |
| 01/02/23 | Leipzig 3-1 Hoffenheim | DFB Pokal |
| 05/11/22 | Hoffenheim 1-3 Leipzig | Bundesliga |
Hoffenheim vs Leipzig: Team News and Predicted Lineups
Hoffenheim’s injury list features the names of Stanley Nsoki, Christopher Lenz, Grischa Promel, Ihlas Bebou, Finn Ole Becker, and Ozan Kabak to miss the upcoming game. Meanwhile, Leipzig’s preparation is also affected by the absence of Lutsharel Geertruida, Castello Lukeba, Xavi Simons, David Raum and Xaver Schlager through injuries.
Hoffenheim Predicted Lineup
Baumann (GK), Chaves, Stach, Akpogumna, Kaderabek, Grillitsch, Bischof, Jurasek, Tohumcu, Bulter, Kramaric
Leipzig Predicted Lineup
Gulacsi (GK), Klostermann, Orban, Bitshiabu, Henrichs, Vermeeren, Kampl, Nusa, Poulsen, Baumgartner, Openda
Hoffenheim vs Leipzig: Match Prediction
At home, Hoffenheim’s defensive frailties are evident, conceding multiple goals in three of five games. Leipzig, in contrast, have scored multiple times in three of five away fixtures while maintaining two clean sheets. Therefore, we predict the Red Bulls to retain their dominance against Hoffenheim with a victory on Saturday.
Hoffenheim vs Leipzig Predicted Result: 1-2 victory for Leipzig
