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The Bundesliga is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as TSG Hoffenheim lock horns with Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen side in an important clash at the Rhein-Neckar Arena on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
TSG Hoffenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview
Bayer Leverkusen are in eighth place in the Bundesliga standings and have not been at their best this season. The away side suffered a disappointing 3-2 defeat at the hands of RB Leipzig last week and will need to bounce back in this fixture.
TSG Hoffenheim, on the other hand, are in 11th place in the league table and have also been inconsistent in recent weeks. The hosts slumped to a 3-1 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt in their previous game and have a point to prove this weekend.
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TSG Hoffenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Bayer Leverkusen have a good recent record against TSG Hoffenheim and have won 19 of their last 33 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to TSG Hoffenheim's eight victories.
- TSG Hoffenheim have suffered a total of 19 defeats against Bayer Leverkusen and have suffered more defeats only against Bayern Munich in the history of the competition.
- Bayer Leverkusen were on an unbeaten run of 35 matches on the trot in the Bundesliga before they suffered a 3-2 defeat at the hands of RB Leipzig this season.
- TSG Hoffenheim have started a campaign in the Bundesliga with a victory and a defeat for the third time on the trot.
- TSG Hoffenheim have picked up 13 of their 15 possible points in matches at home in the Bundesliga - their longest unbeaten run in the competition since January 2022.
TSG Hoffenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction
Bayer Leverkusen have been sensational under Xabi Alonso but witnessed their record-breaking run come to an end against RB Leipzig. The reigning league champions have excellent players in their ranks and will look to get back on track this weekend.
TSG Hoffenheim can pull off an upset on their day but will be up against one of Germany's best teams on Saturday. Bayer Leverkusen are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: TSG Hoffenheim 1-2 Bayer Leverkusen
TSG Hoffenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Bayer Leverkusen to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Bayer Leverkusen to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Florian Wirtz to score - Yes
