Read our prediction for Bayer Leverkusen vs Hoffenheim below. This preview was written by a sport journalist who is specialised in betting tips and predictions.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Hoffenheim Prediction & Betting tips
On Saturday at 16:30, the opening round of the Bundesliga will see Bayer Leverkusen and Hoffenheim play. The match will be played at the BayArena in Leverkusen, a stadium with a capacity of 30,210 seats. Last season, both direct duels were won by Leverkusen with difficulty, 4-1 away in the first leg and 3-1 at home in the second leg. At the moment, Bayern Leverkusen has five consecutive victories against Hoffenheim, and in the last ten direct confrontations there have been only two draws.
Bayer Leverkusen:
Bayer Leverkusen finished 2nd in the Bundesliga last season and will play in the Champions League group for the second season in a row. This season, Leverkusen will have Erik ten Hag on the technical bench, after Xabi Alonso left for Real Madrid. Leverkusen started the new season right after qualifying for the 2nd round of the DFB Pokal, defeating Grossaspach in the first round with a score of 4-0. In the five friendly matches, Leverkusen recorded three wins and two losses. In the next match, Leverkusen will play Werder Bremen away, in the 2nd round of the Bundesliga.
Hoffenheim:
On the other hand, Hoffenheim also qualified for the 2nd round of the DFB Pokal, after defeating Hansa Rostock 4-0 in the 1st round. Last season, Hoffenheim had a tough time staying in the Bundesliga, being the first team above the relegation zone, finishing in 15th place, just three points behind Heidenheim, the team that played in the play-off. Hoffenheim played eight friendly matches this summer and recorded eight wins, although some of the opponents were modest, the performance is very good. In the next match, Hoffenheim will host Eintracht Frankfurt, in a match from the 2nd round of the Bundesliga.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Hoffenheim head to head matches
02.02.25 BUN Bayer Leverkusen vs Hoffenheim 3:1
14.09.24 BUN Hoffenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen 1:4
30.03.24 BUN Bayer Leverkusen vs Hoffenheim 2:1
04.11.23 BUN Hoffenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen 2:3
11.02.23 BUN Hoffenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen 1:3
* Our advice is: Leverkusen WIN
* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.55
* This analyis is from our perspective and we highly recommend to inform also yourself about all details that can be decisive in your choise to bet!