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Hoffenheim will invite RB Leipzig to the Rhein-Neckar-Arena in the Bundesliga on Saturday. The visitors have won seven of their nine games this season and are second in the league standings with 22 points. Die Kraichgauer have five wins and are sixth in the league table.
The hosts have seen conclusive results in their last five games in all competitions, recording three wins. They met Wolfsburg in their previous league outing and registered a 3-2 away win. Wouter Burger bagged a brace, and Grischa Prömel was on the scoresheet in the 50th minute.
Leipzig are unbeaten in all competitions since a loss to Bayern Munich in their Bundesliga campaign opener. They extended their winning streak to four games last week, with a 3-1 home triumph over Stuttgart. Jeff Chabot's own goal in the first half gave them the lead, while Yan Diomande and Rômulo Cardoso added goals after the break.
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Hoffenheim vs RB Leipzig Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- There is little history between the two teams, and they have met 20 times in all competitions. The visitors have the lead in the head-to-head record with 12 wins. Die Kraichgauer have four wins and four games have ended in draws.
- Both teams registered home wins in their Bundesliga meetings last season.
- Both teams have played one draw in the league this season.
- Hoffenheim have registered just one win at home in the league this season while suffering three defeats.
- RB Leipzig's only defeat this season was registered away from home.
- The visitors have won four of their last five away games this season while keeping three clean sheets.
- The hosts have scored three goals apiece in three of their last four games.
Hoffenheim vs RB Leipzig Prediction
Die Kraichgauer are on a three-game winning streak in the league, scoring nine goals, and will look to continue their form here. Notably, they have lost just one of their last four home games in this fixture, scoring eight goals.
Adam Hlozek, Valentin Gendrey, and Koki Machida remain sidelined due to injuries, while Arthur Chaves is a major doubt.
Die Roten Bullen are on a four-game winning streak, scoring 15 goals, and will look to build on that prolific run here. They have scored three goals apiece in two of their last three away meetings against the hosts.
Benjamin Henrichs and Kosta Nedeljkovic are the two confirmed absentees for the visitors, while Castello Lukeba is a major doubt. Kevin Kampl will miss this match due to personal reasons, and Viggo Gebel is also likely to sit this one out.
The visitors head into the match in great form and should be able to register a comfortable win here.
Prediction: Hoffenheim 1-2 RB Leipzig
Hoffenheim vs RB Leipzig Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - RB Leipzig to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes
Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
