Hoffenheim - RB Leipzig predictions

With a difficult matchup ahead of them, Hoffenheim will need to focus if they want to bring in another 3 points. They are not overwhelmingly outmatched by any means, but they are generally seen as the underdogs compared to RB Leipzig.

Even with the home-field advantage as a factor, The Red Bulls have a better chance of winning this clash than their opponents. They can’t afford to relax just yet though – the hosts may prove a tough nut to crack after all.

The previous round was fairly uneventful for both Hoffenheim and Augsburg , the opposing home team. Considering an away win was priced at 2.17 with most top online bookies, however, a 0:0 draw is a positive result for Hoffenheim.

The away team hit an impasse last round in their matchup against Borussia M'gladbach, failing to take the victory as most Bundesliga betting predictions expected they would. Besides the fact they had home-field advantage, top bookmakers online offered prices of around Borussia M'gladbach.

The hosts have a dubious performance record at home. The previous 3 times they played at home were marked with over 5 goals conceded. That’s bad news considering playing at home is usually seen as an advantage.

Team from Leipzig and their strikers are well-regarded by experts and bookies alike – they managed to score more than 5 times in their previous 3 home games.

Leipzig have a tough match ahead of them, but they earned a lot of admiration for how they performed in these early stages of the season. Placed at 2nd on the table, they can afford lofty ambitions even though the road to realize them is long.

Although they won’t have the support of their home-field fans, Leipzig are still more likely to come out on top in this matchup. They last clashed with Hoffenheim last season and walked away with a solid victory and more than 2 goals ahead at the end.

Though the visitors are favourites here, it’s important to note they’ll be playing without Castello Lukeba, Xaver Schlager, Xavi Simons due to injury. On the flip side, the hosts will also be several players short – namely, Ihlas Bebou, Finn Ole Becker, Stanley N'Soki, Grischa Prömel, Christopher Lenz have also reported injuries.

The 2.56 offered for Under 2.5 Goals bets in this match may seem a bit risky considering the market, but they’re well worth it compared to the probability of the outcome. That said, it’s a solid choice for value, but not necessarily safety.