Bayern Munich vs Hoffenheim Predictions

Bayern are in great form and surely, they are the favourites to win this fixture. Hoffenheim does have the quality to make things difficult for the home team but Vincent Kompany’s men are good enough to get a positive result for the team.

Match info: Bundesliga

Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich

Date: Wednesday, 15^th January 2025

Time: 8:30 pm Nigerian time

League leaders Bayern Munich will hope to maintain their four-point advantage at the top of the Bundesliga table when they host Hoffenheim at Allianz Arena on Wednesday.

The Bavarians have 39 points and managed to defeat Borussia Monchengladbach 1-0 on January 11, whereas Hoffenheim were beaten 1-0 by Wolfsburg on the same date and are fourth last in 15th place with 14 points.

Head-to-head:

• Bayern Munich have won 22 of the last 34 meetings between the two teams.
• Hoffenheim recorded 5 victories.
• The remaining 7 ended in draws.
• The average number of goals in meetings between Bayern Munich and Hoffenheim is 3.
• When Bayern Munich leads 1-0 at home, they win 100% of their matches.
• 7 of their last 10 encounters produced at least 3 goals.
• 6 of their last 10 encounters produced at least 4 goals.
• Hoffenheim have scored only 2 goals in their last 4 visits to the Allianz Arena and conceded 12.

Form:

Bayern in the league: D-W-L-W-W

Bayern in all competitions: W-W-L-W-W

Hoffenheim in the League: L-D-D-L-L

Hoffenheim in all competitions: D-D-D-L-L

Team News:

• Hiroki Ito, Sacha Boey, Josip Stanisic, and Tarek Buchmann all are injured and will not be available for Bayern Munich.
• Arthur Chaves, Lenz, Kabak, and Stanley Soki all are injured and will not be available for Hoffenheim.

Player(s) to watch:

• Michael Olise’s tactical awareness is remarkable, allowing him to position himself effectively and create opportunities for himself and his teammates. His ability to lose markers and his vision to play in behind the opposition defense or switch the angle of attack makes him a big threat. Physically he excels in pace, agility, and acceleration which makes him a lethal player on the wing. Technically, he is highly proficient and does not lose the ball easily. The Frenchman’s ability to understand the game in different situations makes him a top-quality player. In 16 Bundesliga games, he has scored five goals and provided five assists.
• Adam Holzek is a right-footed attacking midfielder, and good with the back-to-goal. He started as a center-forward but was eventually moved to play as a winger. He is taller than an average winger or attacking midfielder and is brave when competing for aerial duels. He primarily creates chances for his teammates by carrying the ball in his feet and progressing it. Hlozek’s versatility is one of his biggest strengths and his impact on the pitch is always visible when he is on the pitch. In 15 matches he scored three goals and provided an assist.