With Bayern Munich having opened the doorway for Borussia Dortmund in their hunt for the Bundesliga crown, a victory against visitors Hoffenheim on Sunday at Allianz Arena will be key for their title ambitions.
Bayern's 2-2 stalemate with Hamburger SV last weekend left them in first place with 51 points, six ahead of Dortmund, who they play at the end of February, whereas third-placed Hoffenheim have 42 points.
Contents
- 1 Bayern Munich vs Hoffenheim prediction: Exciting game awaits?
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: Bayern Munich predicted to win by the bookmakers
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: Bayern Munich ahead
- 4 Bayern Munich preview: Wobbling in the title race?
- 5 Hoffenheim preview: Mixed performances
- 6 Player to watch: Jamal Musiala
Bayern Munich vs Hoffenheim prediction: Exciting game awaits?
Key stats
- Bayern Munich's two goals against Hamburg was the 12th time in 13 games that they scored at least twice.
- Hoffenheim have netted at least three goals in nine of their last 14 Bundesliga fixtures.
- The hosts have faced as many big chances (13) in their last three league games as they had in their prior 10.
Correct score prediction: Bayern Munich 2-2 Hoffenheim
Bayern Munich have been more vulnerable at the back of late, and Hoffenheim should be looking to take advantage of any opportunities that present themselves.
Though the visitors have been outstanding in front of goal, Bayern have continued to excel in the final third, so it would not be surprising if the spoils were shared on Sunday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bayern Munich predicted to win by the bookmakers
- HOME: 2/7 (1.29) – 77.8%
- DRAW: 11/2 (6.5) – 15.4%
- AWAY: 13/2 (7.5) – 13.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Bayern Munich are the expected winner of this clash, with a probability of 77.8%, and the bookmakers have only given Hoffenheim a 13.3% chance victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Bayern Munich ahead
The Bavarians emerged as 4-1 winners when the clashed with Hoffenheim in September 2025, their third consecutive win against the visitors.
Bayern have in fact only lost once in their past 10 matches against Hoffenheim, with the club emerging as victors on seven occasions.
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Bayern Munich preview: Wobbling in the title race?
Though Dortmund are six points behind his team in the title race, Vincent Kompany will be alarmed by the fact his side have dropped more points in their last two league games (five) than they had in their first 18 Bundesliga matches of the season (four).
There are concerns about goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who has been plagued by illness recently, and his potential absence could lead to a start for Jonas Urbig.
Predicted lineup: Urbig (GK), Stanisic, Upamecano, Tah, Davies, Kimmich, Pavlovic, Olise, Musiala, Diaz & Kane
Last five results:
- Hamburger SV 2-2 Bayern Munich
- PSV Eindhoven 1-2 Bayern Munich
- Bayern Munich 1-2 Augsburg
- Bayern Munich 2-0 Union SG
- RB Leipzig 1-5 Bayern Munich
Hoffenheim preview: Mixed performances
Hoffenheim are the form team of the Bundesliga, with the club having collected maximum points from their past five in the top flight.
Considering that midfielder Wouter Burger remains suspended due to the red card he picked up in late January, boss Christian Ilzer may look to start Leon Avdullahu and Grischa Promel together.
Predicted lineup: Baumann (GK), Coufal, Hranac, Hajdari, Bernardo, Toure, Avdullahu, Promel, Prass, Kramaric & Asllani
Last five results:
- Hoffenheim 3-1 Union Berlin
- Werder Bremen 0-2 Hoffenheim
- Eintracht Frankfurt 1-3 Hoffenheim
- Hoffenheim 1-0 Bayer Leverkusen
- Hoffenheim 5-1 Borussia Monchengladbach
Player to watch: Jamal Musiala
Jamal Musiala picked up a serious injury in the Club World Cup, and he has only featured in four games this season for Bayern, with three of his appearances coming as a substitute.
If the attacking midfielder does start his first league game of the campaign, his creativity and dribbling qualities could make the difference on Sunday.