Bayer Leverkusen vs Hoffenheim Prediction & Betting Tips - Bundesliga

Prediction published on 13/12/2021, 04:45  by Indran | Modified on 13/12/2021 at 05:45 in Bundesliga Predictions

Two teams that are battling it out for a Champions League spot meet at the BayArena in this Matchday 16 Bundesliga encounter. Bayer Leverkusen are currently in third place on the table with 27 points while Hoffenheim are one spot below in fourth position with 26 points. The home team know a loss will see them drop to fourth place and possibly fifth if Freiburg also win. Leverkusen come into this match on the back of two defeat in three days losing their Europa League match and then getting thumped 5-2 by Eintracht Frankfurt. These two defeats ended a run of six matches unbeaten. They have not lost three successive matches since the period of November 2020 to January 2021. Leverkusen have won their last two league home matches after losing their two matches prior to that. Their overall home record is four wins and three loses from their seven matches.

Hoffenheim are in fourth place but know a loss could see them lose their Champions League place or a win on the other hand will see them into third place. They are on a great run of form that has seen them win their last four league matches. Their last match saw them beat fifth placed Freiburg 2-1 away from home. Hoffenheim were on a three game losing streak away from home until they bounced back and won their last two away games. They have only lost once in their last seven matches across all competitions. Hoffenheim have not had a drawn result in their last eleven matches.