The Matchday 18 Bundesliga clash between TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and Bayer 04 Leverkusen will take place on 17 January at the PreZero Arena in Sinsheim. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
Christian Ilzer's men gave Borussia Monchengladbach no chance at home last time out (5:1). As a result, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim have picked up points in nine of their last 10 league matches (seven wins, two draws). In addition, the home side have scored three goals or more for the eighth time in this Bundesliga campaign. They have also conceded just 21 goals, which is one of the four best defensive records in the competition. In the standings, the club have climbed to fifth on 30 points, two behind the Champions League places.
- The team have won their last five home matches in the Bundesliga.
- The club have scored at least three goals in each of their last five home league games.
- Both teams have scored in six of TSG 1899 Hoffenheim's last eight home Bundesliga matches.
Potential TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Lineup (4-4-2)*
Oliver Baumann – Bernardo, Ozan Kabak, Robin Hranac, Vladimir Coufal – Alexander Prass, Wouter Burger, Leon Avdullahu, Grisha Promel – Fisnik Asllani, Tim Lemperle.
Defender Koki Machida, as well as forwards Adam Hlozek and Cole Campbell, will miss out through injury.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Kasper Hjulmand's men did not play last round, as their match was postponed due to the weather. Before that, the club lost at home to Stuttgart (1:4). As a result, Bayer 04 Leverkusen have suffered three defeats in their last five Bundesliga matches (two wins). The away team have also lost by a heavy scoreline for the second time in the current league campaign. The Leverkusen side have 29 points and sit sixth in the table. It is worth noting that the team have scored 34 goals in the league this season, bettered only by two clubs.
- The club have avoided defeat in 39 of their last 41 away league matches (27 wins, 12 draws).
- Both teams have scored in eight of the team's last 10 away Bundesliga games.
- The Leverkusen side have scored at least two goals in seven of their last nine away league matches.
Potential Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineup (3-4-3)*
Mark Flekken – Jeanuel Belocian, Robert Andrich, Loic Bade – Aleix Garcia, Martin Terrier, Jonas Hofmann, Arthur – Malik Tillman, Patrik Schick, Nathan Tella.
Defenders Axel Tape and Edmond Tapsoba, midfielder Exequiel Palacios, as well as forward Patrik Schick, are injured. Midfielder Eliesse Ben Seghir is away with his national team at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Referee
Daniel Schlager (Germany)
Matches – 8 (Bundesliga, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 27;
Yellow cards per match – 3.9;
Red cards shown – 4;
Fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 13%.
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Match Prediction
At home, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim look very confident and are capable of producing an impressive attacking display against any opponent. In particular, across their last five home Bundesliga matches, the team have scored 18 goals, hitting at least three in every one of those games. At the same time, in nine of their previous 10 league fixtures, the club have been unable to keep a clean sheet, and on four occasions they conceded at least twice.
The Leverkusen side do not change their attacking approach even away from home and continue to post strong scoring numbers. Across their last 14 away league matches, the team have failed to find the net only twice, and in one of those games Bayer 04 Leverkusen faced Bayern Munich. Moreover, in 10 matches during this run, the club scored at least two goals. On the other hand, in none of their previous nine away Bundesliga fixtures have the visitors managed to keep a clean sheet.
Prediction: Over 3.5 goals
* For each team, the starting lineup listed is from their previous match in this competition.