Bayer Leverkusen vs Hoffenheim prediction, odds & betting tips – 02/02/2025

Bayer Leverkusen welcome relegation candidates Hoffenheim to the BayArena in the German Bundesliga on Sunday, 2 February. Read our German football predictions for the fixture below.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Hoffenheim prediction: Champions to triumph in style?

Key Stats

• Bayer Leverkusen have won nine of their last ten matches in the Bundesliga.
• 100% of Hoffenheim’s last five games in all competitions have featured over 2.5 goals.
• Bayer Leverkusen scored at least three goals in three of their last four meetings with Hoffenheim.
• Florian Wirtz found the net in two of Bayer Leverkusen’s last three meetings with Hoffenheim.

Correct score prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 Hoffenheim

Bayer Leverkusen have scored at least three goals in three of their last four meetings with Hoffenheim and Die Werkself can dominate again when the sides clash at the BayArena on Sunday.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Bayer Leverkusen are massive favourites

• HOME: 1/4 (1.25) – 80%
• DRAW: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
• AWAY: 15/2 (8.50) – 11.8%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Bayer Leverkusen eased to a 2-0 win over Sparta Prague in midweek to secure a place in the top eight of the Champions League group stage and Die Werkself have an 80% chance of securing victory again on Sunday when they host Hoffenheim.

Hoffenheim enjoyed a dramatic 4-3 win at Anderlecht in the Europa League on Thursday evening but still exited the competition. They could be fatigued after their efforts however, and offer little value at 15/2 to win on Sunday. Read more of our latest football predictions and German football analysis on our dedicated page.

Most recent H2Hs: Leverkusen have been dominant

Bayer Leverkusen have won each of their last four meetings with Hoffenheim and they won the sides’ last encounter 4-1 in September.

Germany Bundesliga I 14/09/24

TSG Hoffenheim

1

Bayer Leverkusen

4

Germany Bundesliga I 30/03/24

Bayer Leverkusen

2

TSG Hoffenheim

1

Germany Bundesliga I 04/11/23

TSG Hoffenheim

2

Bayer Leverkusen

3

Germany Bundesliga I 11/02/23

TSG Hoffenheim

1

Bayer Leverkusen

3

Germany Bundesliga I 20/08/22

Bayer Leverkusen

0

TSG Hoffenheim

3

Bayer Leverkusen preview: Andrich suspended

Martin Terrier, Odilon Kossounou, Jeanuel Belocian and Amine Adli are injured while Robert Andrich is suspended and also misses out. Tinkering Head Coach Xabi Alonso could mix things up again on Sunday with Aleix Garcia and Lucas Hradecky likely to be drafted back into the starting XI.

Predicted lineup: Hradecky (GK), Mukiele, Tah, Tapsoba, Frimpong, Palacios, Garcia, Grimaldo, Wirtz, Tella, Schick

Germany Bundesliga I 11/05/25

L

Borussia Dortmund

4

Bayer Leverkusen

2

Germany Bundesliga I 04/05/25

D

SC Freiburg

2

Bayer Leverkusen

2

Germany Bundesliga I 26/04/25

W

Augsburg

0

Bayer Leverkusen

2

Germany Bundesliga I 20/04/25

D

St Pauli

1

Bayer Leverkusen

1

Germany Bundesliga I 12/04/25

D

Union Berlin

0

Bayer Leverkusen

0

Hoffenheim preview: Visitors look depleted

Hoffenheim have a glut of injury issues at present with Ozan Kabak, Diadie Samassekou, Ihlas Bebou, Grisch Promel and Alexander Prass among their likely absentees. Fisnik Asslani meanwhile, is serving a suspension and will also sit out Sunday's game.

Predicted lineup: Philipp (GK), Chaves, Hranac, Akpogumna, Jurasek, Geiger, Becker, Bischof, Mokwa, Hlozek, Moerstedt

Germany Bundesliga I 09/05/25

D

Wolfsburg

2

TSG Hoffenheim

2

Germany Bundesliga I 03/05/25

D

Borussia M'gladbach

4

TSG Hoffenheim

4

Germany Bundesliga I 26/04/25

L

Borussia Dortmund

3

TSG Hoffenheim

2

Germany Bundesliga I 19/04/25

L

SC Freiburg

3

TSG Hoffenheim

2

Germany Bundesliga I 12/04/25

W

Mainz

0

TSG Hoffenheim

2

Player to watch – Florian Wirtz

Florian Wirtz is a talismanic figure for Bayer Leverkusen and the attacking midfielder has had a particularly good record against Hoffenheim in recent campaigns.

Wirtz can lead the charge

Wirtz found the net in two of Bayer Leverkusen’s last three meetings with Hoffenheim and the 21-year-old, who scored against Sparta Prague in the Champions League in midweek, should be a goal threat again on Sunday.