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TSG Hoffenheim vs. Bayer Leverkusen
Two matchdays are still to go in the Bundesliga and fans of the 18 teams know what is at stake already this weekend as well. Among others, they can look forward to the match between TSG from Hoffenheim and Bayer 04 Leverkusen on Saturday at 15:30. For both, nothing less than a place in the international business is at stake. Hoffenheim wants to get into the Europa League and Leverkusen wants to get into the top flight. Find out what we think about the upcoming match in our Hoffenheim – Leverkusen tip.
32 matchdays have already been played and therefore the table in the Bundesliga looks very informative. TSG 1899 from Hoffenheim is in eighth place with 46 points and the gap to the European ranks is already four points. If there is no win against Leverkusen, the dream of the Europa League will be shattered. The Werkself is in third place with 58 points and with a win in Kraichgau, Bayer could secure their participation in the Champions League.
Hoffenheim – Leverkusen Info:
– Date & Time: 07.05.2022, 15:30 hrs.
– Venue: PreZero Arena, Sinsheim
– Competition: Bundesliga, 33rd matchday
– TV broadcast: Sky Sport
Hoffenheim Form & Balance Check
The TSG from Hoffenheim has had a very disjointed season. After an extremely weak start to the season, coach Sebastian Hoeneß’ men had a very good end to the year and a very good start to 2022. Meanwhile, TSG from Hoffenheim are again on the verge of squandering the performances of the last few months. Above all, the current series of seven games without a win is one of the reasons why it will most likely not go through Europe in the coming season.
Disappointment spreads
Many fans had hoped that the run that started around the turn of the year would lead TSG back into European football. In the meantime, however, we have to conclude: nothing will come of it. Nevertheless, against Leverkusen, it is above all the crosses that should provide the necessary danger. With 16 goals already scored from crosses, Hoffenheim have the most goals of all Bundesliga teams in this category. Left-back David Raum has already set up a total of eight goals in this way.
Hoffenheim facts & analysis
– Since 7 games without a win
– Last lost 3:4 against Freiburg
– Already 4 points behind Union
Leverkusen Form & Balance Check
90 minutes and one win away from a more than successful season for Leverkusen. Bayer’s goal was clearly to qualify for the Champions League and with a three-point lead over Freiburg – with two games left to play – the top flight is within their grasp. Last Monday was the penultimate home game of the season. In the end, Leverkusen won 2:0 against the Eagles from the Main, not undeservedly. The goals were scored by Schick and Paulinho. The win brings Bayer’s tally to three wins, one draw and one defeat from their last five games.
Can Bayer keep their stars?
The bottom line is that Bayer 04 Leverkusen’s very successful season is naturally arousing covetousness. Schick and Diaby in particular have become the focus of attention for Europe’s biggest teams. Patrik Schick is now even being considered as a potential successor to Robert Lewandowski at FC Bayern. If Leverkusen want to confirm their performance in the new season, then those responsible should keep the team together as best they can. Against Hoffenheim, the Werkself wants to be at full strength right from the start. In the first quarter of an hour of the game, Leverkusen have scored a strong 14 goals so far.
Leverkusen facts & analysis
– 3 wins from last 5 matches.
– Only 3 points left until the top flight
– Last win with 2:0 against Frankfurt
Predicted line-up – last update on 5 May 2022
TSG coach Sebastian Hoeneß will have a few thoughts regarding the upcoming line-up against Leverkusen. Kramaric, who has performed very well recently, will play together with Rutter or Bebou in the forward line. Hoffenheim will again play in a 3-4-1-2 system. Nordveit, Hübner, Richards, John, Geiger, Grillitsch and Bicakcic are missing due to injury.
The visitors from Leverkusen will play in a classic 4-2-3-1 system. The starting eleven is likely to remain unchanged compared to the 2:0 against Frankfurt. Missing on Saturday will be Wirtz, Adli, Bellarabi, Fosu-Mensah, Frimpong and Sertdemir.
With good spirits in individual training on the pitch! 👍✌️@KimoBellarabi @tfosumensah Bayer04 Werkself pic. twitter.com/RLayeK0vKe
– Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04fussball) May 4, 2022
Hoffenheim – Leverkusen direct comparison & Statistics
Both teams have faced each other 28 times so far and the direct comparison clearly goes to Bayer. 15 victories are on the books in this period. In addition, there have been six draws and seven defeats. The first leg was a high-scoring 2:2.
– TSG Hoffenheim have not won any of their last 4 home matches.
– Bayer Leverkusen’s current Bundesliga performance is better than TSG Hoffenheim’s.
– David Raum has the most assists on goal for TSG Hoffenheim with 12 assists. For Bayer Leverkusen, Florian Wirtz (11) is in the lead
– TSG Hoffenheim haven’t won in 7 matches
