Hoffenheim vs RB Leipzig Prediction and Betting Tips | November 23rd 2024

Hoffenheim play host to RB Leipzig in round 11 of the German Bundesliga at the PreZero Arena on Saturday. Having failed to win the last six meetings between the sides, Christian Ilzer’s men will head into the weekend looking to get one over the visitors and pull clear of the danger zone.

Hoffenheim continue to struggle for results at the bottom end of the Bundesliga standings as they played out a goalless draw with Augsburg in their final outing before the international break.

Ilzer’s side have now failed to win five of their last six matches across all competitions — losing twice and claiming three draws — with a 2-1 victory over FC Nurnberg in the DFB Pokal on October 30 being the exception.

Hoffenheim have picked up just nine points from 10 matches to sit 15th in the Bundesliga standings, just one point above the bottom three.

Like the hosts, RB Leipzig failed to return to winning ways last time out as they were held to a goalless draw by Borussia Monchengladbach at the Red Bull Arena.

Before that, Marco Rose’s men suffered back-to-back defeats, falling to a 2-1 loss against Borussia Dortmund in the league on November 2, three days before losing 3-1 against Celtic in the UEFA Champions League.

For all their recent struggles, Leipzig currently sit second in the Bundesliga standings with 21 points from 10 games, five points behind first-placed Bayern Munich.

Hoffenheim vs RB Leipzig Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

• With 11 wins from the last 18 meetings between the sides, Leipzig boast a superior record in the history of this fixture.
• Hoffenheim have picked up three wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on four occasions.
• Leipzig are unbeaten in their last six games against Ilzer’s men, claiming five wins and one draw since a 2-0 defeat in November 2021.
• Hoffenheim have won just one of their last nine Bundesliga matches while losing five and picking up three draws since late August.

Hoffenheim vs RB Leipzig Prediction

Hoffenheim and Leipzig have had a contrasting campaign so far, with Ilzer’s men languishing at the bottom end of the standings. Leipzig have enjoyed the better of this fixture and we are backing them to come away with the desired result this weekend.

Prediction: Hoffenheim 1-3 RB Leipzig

Hoffenheim vs RB Leipzig Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Leipzig to win

Tip 2: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in four of Leipzig’s last five matches)

Tip 3: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have also been at least three goals scored in four of the visitors' last five outings)

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