Hoffenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen 25 October 2026 Prediction

Hoffenheim have won their last two games in different competitions. A 2-1 away win over Borussia Mönchengladbach lifted them out of the Bundesliga relegation zone, leaving them with six points after six matches. Bayer Leverkusen, though, arrive on a six-game winning streak.

Hoffenheim Have Won Two Straight and Are Scoring Regularly

After five rounds, Hoffenheim were second from bottom with one win and four losses. Their result at Borussia Mönchengladbach was backed up by the numbers: Hoffenheim led 14-9 in shots, 8-3 in shots on target, and 1.80-0.47 in expected goals (xG).

They followed that win with a 3-0 victory over Lyon in Thursday’s Europa League league-phase match. Hoffenheim outshot Lyon 21-8, put eight shots on target to Lyon’s two, and led 2.09-0.87 in xG. It was their fourth straight competitive match with at least two goals. Andrej Kramarić returned after surgery and a difficult recovery, contributing a goal and two assists against Lyon.

Hoffenheim have no new absences, but manager Christian Ilzer is still without several players. Defender Albian Hajdari returned from Kosovo duty with a knee problem. He resumed light training after two weeks but then suffered another injury and is expected to be out until mid-November. His absence leaves fewer options at center back. Patrick Wimmer was also injured during the international break and will miss several weeks. He has two goals and one assist in six appearances across all competitions this season, and his absence reduces Hoffenheim’s options out wide.

Bayer Leverkusen Enter on a Six-Game Winning Streak

Bayer Leverkusen are unbeaten in eight matches across all competitions and have won the last six. In their most recent Bundesliga game, they beat then-leaders Freiburg 2-1. The result kept Leverkusen in the top four after six rounds and put them level with Freiburg on 13 points, one point behind Bayern Munich.

Leverkusen extended their winning streak with a 2-0 away victory over Greek side OFI in the Europa League league phase, despite rotating much of the lineup. They led 33-6 in shots, 15-2 in shots on target, and 3.40-0.24 in xG. They have also scored 16 goals in six Bundesliga matches, with an xG of 14.4, second only to Bayern’s 21.17. Patrik Schick has nine goals and two assists in 10 appearances across all competitions.

Martin Terrier, who can play as an attacking midfielder or forward, is out until December. His absence limits Leverkusen’s options in attack. Striker Christian Kofane was injured on international duty and is also unavailable. He has scored twice in four Bundesliga appearances.

Hoffenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen Predicted Lineup

Hoffenheim (4-3-3): Baumann; Coufal, Hranáč, Machida, Rots; Conte, Avdullahu, Prass; Lemperle, Asllani, Daghim

Unavailable: De Cat, Hajdari, Wimmer (all injured)

Manager: Christian Ilzer

Bayer Leverkusen (4-2-3-1): Flekken; Quansah, Tapsoba, Medina, Gutiérrez; García, Fernández; Diaby, Maza, Moreira; Schick

Unavailable: Ben Seghir, Doué, Kofane, Terrier (all injured); Eichhorn (illness); Culbreath (doubtful)

Manager: Carles Martínez

Referee: Daniel Siebert

Across his last 20 Bundesliga matches, Siebert has averaged 3.25 yellow cards and 21.7 fouls per game. He has shown two red cards and awarded six penalties in that span.

Hoffenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen to Win

Main prediction: Hoffenheim’s two wins are encouraging, but they have lost three of their five home matches in all competitions this season. Leverkusen have won six straight and have taken four of their last five away meetings with Hoffenheim. The pick is Bayer Leverkusen to win at 2.33.

Goals prediction: Hoffenheim have scored at least twice in each of their last four competitive matches, while Leverkusen have scored at least twice in every match this season. Four of the last five meetings at Hoffenheim have produced at least four total goals. A secondary pick is over 3.5 goals at 1.90.