Bayer Leverkusen vs Hoffenheim Predictions and Betting Tips
We're expected to be treated to a knockout of a football game when Leverkusen take on Hoffenheim in the German Bundesliga this Wednesday. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
Leverkusen siphoned four points off their opponents last season with both sides playing a goalless stalemate last season after Leverkusen's 4-1 win in the first leg.
Third takes on Fourth in the German Bundesliga
Leverkusen's hopes for a return to Champions League football is still on the cards as they currently sit in 3rd position after 16 games played. With three wins in their last four league matches, they would certainly be heading into this highly-anticipated encounter in high spirits. However, inexperience could be a detrimental factor in achieving their goal and this was very evident in their last match away at Frankfurt last weekend. After taking a two-goal advantage as early as 22 minutes, they rested on their laurels and as such, allowed the hosts to equalise in the first half before conceding another three in the second half for their fourth loss of the season.
Hoffenheim, just like their opponents, head into this Wednesday's tie in sublime form. A late Chris Richards winner against Freiburg last weekend was their fourth consecutive victory in the German top-flight- their fifth in six league games. The 12 points amassed from their last four games has propelled them into 4th position, an unfamiliar position for them given that they've made it only once to the Champions League group stages. A victory at the BayArena this Wednesday shots them up to 3rd place and this would also serve as a statement victory to all other top-four hopefuls.
Leverkusen vs Hoffenheim Team News
Leverkusen possible starting XI:
Hradecky; Retsos, Tah, Tapsoba, Hincapie; Andrich, Demirbay; Bellarabi, Wirtz, Diaby; Schick
Hoffenheim possible starting XI:
Baumann; Posch, Vogt, Richards; Akpoguma, Samassekou, Raum; Bebou, Dabbur, Kramaric
Leverkusen vs Hoffenheim Prediction: 2-2
We're expecting a goal-laden affair this Wednesday with both sides finding the back of the net with ease and not quite shutting up shop with expertise. However, we're finding it difficult it separate both teams, so as a result, we would be going for a highly-entertaining stalemate this Wednesday.
