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RB Leipzig vs. TSG Hoffenheim
In the Bundesliga, RB Leipzig is the team of the moment! The Red Bulls beat Borussia Dortmund 4:1 away from home in a sold-out Westfalenstadion. The Saxons were very mature and determined against BVB and deserved to win. The mission of reaching the Champions League is about to be accomplished. Coach Domenico Tedesco’s team is currently in 4th place in the table. This would lead the Saxons into the top flight at the end of the season. In order for this to be the case, Rasenball also wants to collect the next three points against Hoffenheim.
Just a few weeks ago, TSG Hoffenheim were in the same place in the table as their upcoming hosts. But the Sinsheim side underestimated Hertha and did not learn from that mistake. Last week, coach Sebastian Hoeneß’ team lost at home to VfL Bochum. Hoffenheim is now four points behind Leipzig. Therefore, TSG must win against Leipzig to still be in serious contention for the Champions League places. Whether Hoffenheim can take the points from Saxony, you can read in our Leipzig – Hoffenheim betting tip.
Leipzig – Hoffenheim Info
– Date & Time: 10.04.2022, at 19:30 hrs.
– Venue: Leipzig, Red Bull Arena
– Competition: Bundesliga, 29th matchday
– TV broadcast: DAZN
Leipzig Form & Balance Check
The coaching change from Jesse Marsch to Domenico Tedesco paid off late on the last matchday for Rasenball Leipzig. The Red Bulls won 4-1 at Borussia Dortmund to move ever closer to their declared goal of reaching the Champions League. After Leipzig went into the international break with a 0-0 draw against Frankfurt, the result at the Westfalenstadion was a real challenge to their direct rivals as they head into their final games. With 48 points, the Saxons are currently just three points behind Leverkusen, who are in 3rd place.
Best team of the second half of the season
If only the second half of the season were played, Leipzig would be on course for the championship. With 26 points from eleven games, not even Bayern Munich has collected as many points as the Saxons. In the second half of the season, Rasenball have won eight of their eleven matches and lost only one. In addition, coach Tedesco’s team scored the most goals with 31. Leipzig also has the best defensive record. With only nine goals conceded in the second half of the season, goalkeeper Gulacsi has rarely had to fish the ball out of his own net.
Leipzig facts & analysis
– Leipzig are in 4th place in the table with 48 points.
– The Bulls are unbeaten for 5 games in a row.
– Rasenball have won 8 of 11 second-round games.
Hoffenheim form & balance check
TSG Hoffenheim are currently squandering their second Champions League appearance in the club’s history. After the Sinsheim side won three games in a row, TSG only drew away from FC Bayern. But a draw against the record champions is in most cases to be valued like a victory. It underlined the very strong form of coach Hoeneß’ team. After that game, Hoffenheim was fourth in the table. But since then TSG has been unrecognisable. At Hertha, the Sinsheimers were almost completely defeated 0:3. This result was obviously not a flash in the pan, as Hoffenheim lost again last week against an opponent from the bottom of the table. At home, TSG lost 1:2 against Bochum.
No top flight for Hoffenheim?
If Hoffenheim lose in Leipzig, the gap to the Red Bulls will be a whole seven points. With five games left, the same would be tantamount to missing out on the Champions League. In Hoffenheim’s favour is the first leg, which TSG won 2-0 against Leipzig. But coach Hoeneß’ team also lost their last match away from home in Berlin. In addition, the Sinsheim team is only in 6th place in the second-round table. At the moment, everything looks like TSG will miss out on the Champions League.
Hoffenheim facts & analysis
– Hoffenheim are 6th in the table with 44 points.
– TSG lost 2 games in a row.
– Sinsheim have been waiting for their 14th win of the season for 3 games.
Predicted line-up – last update on 8 April 2022
Domenico Tedesco will have to do without Haidara in midfield against Hoffenheim. The Malian remains out due to a knee ligament injury. Leipzig will rely on their strengthened offensive play and work Hoffenheim with a lot of possession and vertical play. Systematically, the Bullen will play in a 3-4-1-2 system, which can be seen in a 5-3-2 formation when the opponent has possession of the ball.
Hoffenheim have three regulars from their defence – Raum, Vogt and Akpoguma – suspended. All three received their fifth yellow card. Grilitsch is missing due to a muscle injury, Hübner has back problems. Geiger and Rudy (both Corona) are also unavailable. In addition, centre-back Bicakcic is still missing due to his cruciate ligament tear. So the starting eleven will be made up almost by itself from the remaining players.
Leipzig – Hoffenheim direct comparison & Statistics
Leipzig and Hoffenheim have already met twelve times. In this duel, Leipzig earned the more positive record. RBL won six games, whereas TSG only managed to win three. Another three meetings ended in a draw. The last encounter was whistled 2:0 in favour of Hoffenheim.
– The last duel in Leipzig ended 0:0
– Leipzig have lost only one of 6 home games against Hoffenheim
– Hoffenheim have not won 4 games in a row in Leipzig.
– After 12 duels the goal difference is 17:17
