The Matchday 4 Bundesliga clash between Hoffenheim and Bayern Munich will take place on September 20 at the PreZero Arena in Sinsheim. Hoffenheim vs. Bayern Munich: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Hoffenheim
Christian Ilzer's side triumphed over Union Berlin 4-2 away in the last round. This victory marked Hoffenheim's second win in the current championship. Additionally, the team has scored at least three goals for the eighth time over the last two Bundesliga seasons. However, in 7 of their last 8 league matches, Hoffenheim has conceded at least two goals. With six points, Hoffenheim currently sits in sixth place in the league table.
- The team has failed to win 11 of their last 12 home matches in the Bundesliga (5 draws, 6 losses).
- Both teams have scored in 5 of Hoffenheim's last 7 home league matches.
- Hoffenheim has scored exactly 1 or 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 home Bundesliga games.
Predicted lineup for Hoffenheim (4-4-2)
Oliver Baumann – Bernardo, Albian Hajdari, Robin Gnanach, Vladimir Coufal – Basumana Toure, Wouter Burger, Leon Avdullahu, Andrej Kramaric – Tim Lemperle, Fisnik Asllani.
Defender Koki Matida and forward Adam Hložek are injured.
Bayern Munich
In the last round, Vincent Kompany's team left no chance for Hamburg at home, winning 5-0. This was Bayern's third victory in the current championship, with two of those wins by at least a five-goal margin. Moreover, the Munich side extended their unbeaten run in the Bundesliga to 12 matches (9 wins, 3 draws). The team is the only one in the current championship to have gained maximum points and solely leads the league table. Additionally, Bayern is far ahead in terms of goals scored this Bundesliga season (14).
- The club has not lost in their last ten away league matches (7 wins, 3 draws).
- The team has scored at least three goals in 6 of their last 7 away Bundesliga games.
- Both teams have scored in 5 of Bayern's last 7 away league matches.
Predicted lineup for Bayern Munich (4-5-1)
Manuel Neuer – Josip Stanisic, Jonathan Tah, Dayot Upamecano, Konrad Laimer – Luis Diaz, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Serge Gnabry, Joshua Kimmich, Michael Olise – Harry Kane.
Defenders Josip Stanisic, Raphael Guerreiro, Alphonso Davies, and Hiroki Ito, as well as midfielder Jamal Musiala, will not play due to injuries.
Referee
Robert Hartmann (Germany)
Matches – 15 (Bundesliga, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 56;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.7;
Red cards shown – 5;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 27%.
Hoffenheim vs. Bayern Munich: Match Prediction
Hoffenheim's recent home results are not impressive, yet the team tends to favor an attacking style of play and regularly delights their fans with goals. In their last 13 home league matches, the players have failed to score in only three games, and in four matches during this period, they have scored at least two goals. However, in 37 previous home Bundesliga encounters, Hoffenheim has kept a clean sheet only once.
Bayern rarely struggles in attack and generally scores a lot of goals, even away from home: in the last 25 away league matches, the team has failed to score only once, and in 13 games during this span, they have breached the opponent's defense at least three times. However, at their own goal, the club is not always reliable: in 5 of their last 7 away Bundesliga matches, the Munich side has failed to keep a clean sheet.
I believe both teams will effectively play in attack, so I expect goals from both sides. My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
