Match Overview
On November 4th, 2023, 1899 Hoffenheim will face Bayer Leverkusen at the PreZero Arena in a Bundesliga match. The odds heavily favor the away team, with Bayer Leverkusen having a strong chance of winning at 1.61. The draw is priced at 4.98, while a victory for 1899 Hoffenheim is considered less likely at odds of 5.13.
Historical Face-Off
In their previous encounter on November 2nd, 2023, Bayer Leverkusen emerged victorious with a scoreline of 3-1 against 1899 Hoffenheim. Looking further back into their history, we can see that goals have been plentiful when these two teams meet. In fact, in their last five matches against each other, there has been an average of over three goals per game.
Local Team’s Recent Form
1899 Hoffenheim has had mixed results recently across all competitions. In their last six matches, they have won three and lost three games. They have scored a total of ten goals while conceding eleven during this period. In the Bundesliga standings, they currently sit in sixth place with eighteen points from nine matches.
Their most recent match was in the DFB Pokal against Borussia Dortmund where they suffered a narrow defeat with a scoreline of 1-0.
Away Team’s Recent Form
Bayer Leverkusen has been enjoying an excellent run of form lately, particularly in away games where they remain undefeated this season. In their last six matches across all competitions, they have secured victories in all six encounters and scored an impressive nineteen goals while conceding only six.
In their most recent fixture against SV Sandhausen in the DFB Pokal competition, Bayer Leverkusen came out on top with a convincing 5-2 victory.
Key Players Spotlight
One key player to watch for 1899 Hoffenheim is Andrej Kramarić. The attacker has been in fine form, scoring six goals and providing one assist in seven matches. His ability to find the back of the net will be crucial if 1899 Hoffenheim wants to challenge Bayer Leverkusen’s strong defense.
For Bayer Leverkusen, Patrik Schick has been influential upfront. Although he hasn’t scored many goals this season, his presence and link-up play have been vital for his team’s success. Additionally, Florian Wirtz has been impressive with five goals and nine assists in fourteen matches across all competitions.
Statistical Insights
Looking at the recent performances of both teams, it is evident that Bayer Leverkusen holds a significant advantage. They have won all of their away matches this season and have scored an average of over three goals per game during this period.
On the other hand, 1899 Hoffenheim has struggled at home, winning only one out of their four matches played at PreZero Arena in the Bundesliga. They have conceded nine goals while only scoring six in these games.
Considering these statistics and current form, it is clear that Bayer Leverkusen enters this match as the stronger side.
Match Prediction: Local Team vs. Away Team
Based on the analysis conducted above, it is predicted that Bayer Leverkusen will continue their winning streak and secure another victory against 1899 Hoffenheim. The final scoreline is expected to be “Local Team 1 – 3 Away Team” with Bayer Leverkusen emerging as the winners once again.
