RB Leipzig vs Hoffenheim Prediction, Tips & Odds – Dec. 16, 2023
RB Leipzig vs Hoffenheim Prediction 16.12.2023. On Saturday at 6:30 PM at the Red Bull Arena, in the 15th round of the German Bundesliga, we can expect an interesting match between RB Leipzig and Hoffenheim.
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RB Leipzig vs Hoffenheim Odds
RB Leipzig Team News
RB Leipzig won the DFB Pokal last year and secured third place in the Bundesliga, finishing just five points behind the champions Bayern Munich. In the current season, they are performing well, currently holding the fourth position with 29 points from 14 matches, trailing the league leaders Bayer Leverkusen by seven points.
Moreover, Marco Rose’s team has advanced to the knockout stage of the Champions League by securing the second spot in Group G, which included Manchester City, Young Boys and Red Star Belgrade. On Wednesday, they celebrated a 2-1 victory against the Swiss representative at their home stadium.
Leipzig is in good form, with a three-game winning streak, including a 3-2 triumph against Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park in the last Bundesliga round. In the German league, they have won five out of the previous seven home games, and four of those victories were by a margin of two or more goals. Defensively, when playing in front of their fans, they are the second-best team in the league, tied with Bayern, conceding only five goals at the Red Bull Arena.
Eine starke Bilanz auf fremden Plätzen – das bringt der Tabellensechste aus dem Kraichgau mit!
— RB Leipzig (@RBLeipzig) December 14, 2023
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Hoffenheim Team News
On the other hand, Hoffenheim had a rather challenging previous season, finishing in 11th place with only three points above the relegation zone. They started this competitive year promisingly but, due to an unfavorable schedule, have recently slipped in the standings. Nevertheless, with 23 points, Hoffenheim currently holds the sixth position in the Bundesliga, trailing the next opponent, RB Leipzig, by six points.
Hoffenheim faced a difficult period in November and early December, securing only two points in five matches. They ended this streak of poor results with a 3-1 home victory against Bochum in the last round.
Despite their earlier strong performances away from their home stadium, the last three away matches haven’t gone well for Hoffenheim, resulting in two losses and a draw. Additionally, Hoffenheim is grappling with significant injury issues, especially in the offensive department, which will further complicate their goal-scoring efforts against one of the best defenses in the league.
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— TSG Hoffenheim (@tsghoffenheim) December 14, 2023
RB Leipzig vs Hoffenheim H2H
In the previous five encounters between these two teams, RB Leipzig has secured four victories, while Hoffenheim emerged victorious once.
Injuries and suspensions
RB Leipzig: Dani Olmo and Willi Orban are injured.
Hoffenheim: Mergim Berisha, Bambase Conte, Dennis Geiger, Marco John and Wout Weghorst are injured.
RB Leipzig vs Hoffenheim Prediction
Marco Rose’s team is on a streak of five consecutive home victories in all competitions. On the other hand, Hoffenheim has lost two of their last three away games, and it’s worth mentioning that they were defeated by Leipzig in four out of the previous five head-to-head encounters at the Red Bull Arena.
Leipzig is in excellent form and is a significant favorite in this match, so we expect the home team to secure another three points in the Bundesliga on Saturday without major issues.
Kick-off Time: Saturday, 16.12.2023 6:30 PM Local time GMT +2 / 18:30 CET
Prediction: AH1 (-1)
Odds (when tipped): 1.65
Sportsbook: Bet365