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Bayer Leverkusen will look to extend their winning run to four in the Bundesliga when they travel to PreZero Arena to face Hoffenheim on Sunday.
Die Werkself are heading into this game on the back of a 2-0 win over OFI in the Europa League, while Hoffenheim won 3-0 against Lyon in midweek.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Hoffenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen key stats
- Bayer Leverkusen are undefeated in their last eight matches.
- Each of Hoffenheim's last five matches has produced Over 2.5 goals.
- Leverkusen have won the first half in six of their last eight matches.
Hoffenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen preview: Victory for the visitors?
Hoffenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen — Tale of the Tape
| Hoffenheim | vs | Bayer Leverkusen |
|---|---|---|
| 13th | Position | 4th |
| 6 | Points | 13 |
| 11 | Goals For | 16 |
| 14 | Goals Against | 9 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 2 |
| 14th (H) | Home / Away Rank | 4th (A) |
Hoffenheim sit 13th in the Bundesliga table with just six points, having performed well below expectations so far this season.
Christian Ilzer's side lost their opening two matches against Koln and Dortmund before claiming a 2-1 victory over Stuttgart.
However, another slump followed, with Hoffenheim suffering back-to-back defeats against Paderborn and HSV before bouncing back with a 2-1 win over Monchengladbach in their last outing.
Defensive frailties have been a major concern for Die Kraichgauer, who have conceded 14 goals so far, while their home form also needs improvement after two defeats on their own turf.
Bayer Leverkusen began their Bundesliga campaign with a 3-2 defeat to Elversberg but have since embarked on an unbeaten run of five matches, winning four of them.
The Black and Reds have won their last three league games, beating RB Leipzig, Mainz 05 and Freiburg, and are arguably the most in-form team in the Bundesliga at present.
Carles Martinez's side are unbeaten in their last eight matches across all competitions and sit just one point behind Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in the league table.
Leverkusen have won three of their last five meetings with Hoffenheim but have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last 10 encounters.
Hoffenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen form guide & betting tips
| Hoffenheim | vs | Bayer Leverkusen |
|---|---|---|
LWLLW |
Form | WDWWW |
| 6 | Points | 13 |
| 11th | Form Table | 1st |
| 9 | Goals For | 14 |
| 11 | Goals Against | 6 |
LLLWW |
Form (All Comps) | WWWWW |
Whispers predicts: Hoffenheim 1-2 Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen are in red hot form at the moment, winning their last six games across all competitions. They are priced at 2.25 to pick up all three points on Sunday.
Both teams have scored in four of Hoffenheim's last five matches. A combo of Leverkusen win + BTTS – Yes at 3.40 presents a tempting offer.
Martinez's side have scored the first goal in seven of their last eight matches, and are backed to score the opening goal at 1.87.
Likewise, Leverkusen have won the first half in six of their last eight games. They are priced at 2.75 to win the opening half.
> Leverkusen to win at 2.25 | Likelihood: High
> Leverkusen to score the first goal at 1.87 | Likelihood: High
> HT winner: Leverkusen at 2.75 | Likelihood: Medium
> Over 2.5 goals at 1.42 | Likelihood: High
> Leverkusen win + BTTS – Yes at 3.40 | Likelihood: High