Leipzig vs Hoffenheim Prediction 5 April 2025
🔊 In the upcoming Bundesliga clash, Leipzig will host Hoffenheim. Although the hosts hold a stronger position in the league standings, their recent performances have been less than impressive. The visitors, sitting in 14th place, are eager to distance themselves from the relegation zone and put up a solid fight against a formidable opponent. Both teams are looking to improve their standings: Leipzig are in the hunt for European competition, while Hoffenheim are battling to retain their spot in Germany's top flight.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical preview of official meetings between Leipzig and Hoffenheim:
- 17 matches played;
- home team wins - 10, away team wins - 4, draws - 3;
- total goals - 30 for Leipzig, 22 for Hoffenheim;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.29, in the 2nd half - 1.76;
- average total goals per match - 3.06.
The last game took place on 23 November 2024 at Hoffenheim's ground and ended with a score of 4-3.
Head-to-head statistics Leipzig - Hoffenheim

Leipzig Team Overview
⚪ Leipzig are currently sixth in the standings. Their attacking prowess is evident, with an average of 1.52 goals per match and a strong home record, scoring more than 1.5 goals in six of their last seven home games. However, their current form is disappointing: three wins, four draws, and three losses in their last ten matches.
🔗 On Wednesday, Leipzig were knocked out of the German Cup, losing to Stuttgart 3-1. The team was led by their new head coach Zsolt Löw, who replaced the dismissed Marco Rose. Löw played for Hoffenheim from 2006 to 2008 and helped the club rise from the third division to the Bundesliga.
📈 On Wednesday, Leipzig were knocked out of the German Cup, losing to Stuttgart 3-1. The team was led by their new head coach Zsolt Löw, who replaced the dismissed Marco Rose. Löw played for Hoffenheim from 2006 to 2008 and helped the club rise from the third division to the Bundesliga.
📌 The upcoming match will mark Leipzig's 300th game in the Bundesliga. Their first match was on August 28, 2016, coincidentally against Hoffenheim. Three players remain at their respective clubs: Péter Gulácsi, Willi Orban, and Yussuf Poulsen for Leipzig; Oliver Baumann, Pavel Kadeřábek, and Andrej Kramarić for Hoffenheim.
❌ Due to injuries, Henrichs (right-back), Nusa (left-winger), Ouedraogo, and Schlager (central midfielders) have been absent for a long time. Kevin Kampl (central midfielder) is expected to return to the lineup after recovering from an infection.
Match Results: Leipzig

Hoffenheim Team Overview
🔵 The "Villagers" have faced challenges this season, currently sitting at just 14th in the Bundesliga standings. Over their last ten matches, the team has secured three wins, four draws, and suffered three losses, averaging around 1.4 goals per match while conceding approximately 1.7 goals. With 27 points from 27 games and a goal difference of 33:49, this marks Hoffenheim's second poorest performance in the Bundesliga at this stage of the season.
📌 Hoffenheim's 19-year-old midfielder Tom Bischof scored his debut Bundesliga goal against Leipzig with a direct free-kick in a thrilling first-round victory (4-3).
❌ A decision on whether Adam Hložek (central forward) will feature in the lineup is yet to be made. Otherwise, no significant changes from the previous match are expected. Long-term absentees due to injuries include Bebou (central forward), Kabak (central defender), Prömel (central midfielder), Samassékou (defensive midfielder), and Lenz (left-back).
Match Results: Hoffenheim
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 17;
- home team wins - 10, away team wins - 4, draws - 3.
Statistics: Leipzig vs Hoffenheim
- number of matches played in the tournament: 27 vs 27;
- number of wins: 11 vs 6;
- win percentage: 41% vs 22%;
- number of losses: 7 vs 12;
- number of draws: 9 vs 9.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 3 vs 3;
- number of losses: 3 vs 3;
- number of draws: 4 vs 4.
- Hoffenheim has lost the 1st half in 6 of the last 7 games against Leipzig.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.76, the guests - 1.29;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.06;
- both teams scored: overall - 9; at the home team's field - 5.
Statistics: Leipzig vs Hoffenheim
- average total in the tournament: 2.78 vs 3.04;
- average total goals scored: 1.52 vs 1.22;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.85 vs 0.52;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.67 vs 0.7;
- Leipzig: average total at home in the tournament - 1.85;
- Hoffenheim: average total away in the tournament - 0.92;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 1.6) vs 1.4 (away - 1.8).
- Leipzig scored in the 1st half in each of their last 7 games against Hoffenheim.
- Leipzig scored in the 1st half in each of their last 6 Bundesliga games against Hoffenheim.
- Leipzig scored in the 1st half in 10 of the last 11 home games.
- Leipzig scored in the 1st half in each of their last 7 Bundesliga home games.
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 8.88 (5 - for home team and 3.88 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 8.78 (5.78 - for home team and 3 - for away team).
Leipzig: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.59; at home field - 6.15;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.3; at home field - 6.
Hoffenheim: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.78, away - 4.08;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.7; away - 3.6.
- There have been over 8.5 corners in 6 of the last 7 Leipzig home games.
- There have been over 8.5 corners in 15 of the last 17 Hoffenheim away games.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.24 (1.12 for home team and 1.12 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.56 (0.78 for home team and 1.78 for away team).
Leipzig: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.74; at home - 1.69;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.3; at home - 2.2.
Hoffenheim: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.7, away - 2.08;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; away - 2.4.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 17;
- both teams scored all-time - 9 times;
- on the home team’s field - 5 times.
Statistics: Leipzig vs Hoffenheim
- number of matches played in the tournament: 27 vs 27;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 13 vs 18;
- number of BTTS matches for Leipzig at home - 7 (54%);
- number of BTTS matches for Hoffenheim away - 7 (54%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 3 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Leipzig at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Hoffenheim away - 3 (60%).
Editorial Prediction
Considering the current standings and previous encounters, a high-scoring match is expected with the home team having the edge. Leipzig are not in top form, but a change in management should positively impact the players' morale. The Bulls should be able to defeat one of the league's strugglers. Our bet is on a Leipzig win.