Hoffenheim vs Bayern Munich Prediction: Bayern to close the gap on Union with a win over Hoffenheim

This Bundesliga match at the PreZero Arena see fourth place Hoffeinham host second place and current Bundesliga holders Bayern Munich. With a 5-1 midweek win over Schalke in the DFB Pokal match, Hoffenheim will be hoping to win this match to continue their aim of playing in Europe next season. Hoffenheim have scored 14 goals in 6 matches. However, Hoffenheim haven’t won against Bayern in their last three Bundesliga match. They last won against Bayern in a 4-1 match played in September 2020. Bayer on the other hand will be hoping to continue their push to the top of the Bundesliga table and will be hoping to cut the 4-point deficit to Union Berlin. We expect a Bayern win with over 2.5 goals. 

Hoffenheim

The home side returned to winning ways in the Bundesliga with a win against Schalke with Robert Skov ad Andre Breitenreiter on the score sheet. Hoffenheim haven’t won at home in their last two Bundesliga match but have a chance to move above Bayern Munich into second place with a win. This match will be a big game as Hoffenheim have played against relegation-threatened sides in their past two games. Can the home side repeat the 4-1 victory over Bayern? Time will tell. 

Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich showed their dominance with a 5-0 win over Freiburg who were in second place with goals from five different scorers showing the scoring potential within the Bayern squad. With the 5 goals repeated in midweek, Bayern are in inspired form. Bayern will desire some consistency if they want to reduce the gap on Union Berlin. 

Head-to-head encounters

The last six matches between these two sides have resulted in 1 win for Hoffenheim in September 2020, 1 draw in March 2012, and 4 wins for Bayern Munich. In these 6 matches, 29 goals have been scored resulting in over 4 goals per match. 

Injuries and suspensions

• Hoffenheim: Kevin Vogt (suspension), Andrej Kramaric (injury), Ermin Bicakcic (injury), Benjamin Hubner (injury), and Ihlas Bebou (injury);
• Bayern Munich: Leroy Sane (injury), Bouna Sarr (injury), Lucas Hernandez (injury).

Key stats

• Hoffenheim will be hoping to gain a victory to boost their chances to qualify for Europe next season;
• Bayern Munich have scored over 3 goals in their last 3 matches.

Expert Betting Tips

Bayern Munich are favourite to win this match and we expect over 2.5 goals. As both sides are attacking, we expert over 9.5 corners and a possible goal from both sides. A potential 1-3 or 1-4 win for Bayern could happen. Below are the prediction

• W2 and over 2.5 for 1.75 at betway;
• W2 win at handicap (1:0) for 1.8 at 1xbet;
• Corners over 9 for 1.83 at bet365.