German Bundesliga: RB Leipzig v Hoffenheim Preview and Prediction

Date/Time: Monday 25^th February 2019 (Kick-off 7:30 PM)

On Monday night, RB Leipzig host Hoffenheim at the Red Bull Arena, in a game that could be crucial in the fight for the European spots in the German top-flight.

RB Leipzig currently occupy the last Champions League. Meanwhile, Hoffenheim have slipped to eighth place in the table and the visitors are desperate for a victory to stay in the fight for the European spots.

RB Leipzig are three points clear of fifth place Wolfsburg and just two points behind third-place Monchengladbach. The home side are unbeaten in four Bundesliga games, having recorded three victories.

A key to their current good run of form is their form in front of goal, as Ralf Rangnick’s side have scored at least twice in three of their last four league matches. The home side has also conceded just once in their last four league games.

Top Football Bookmakers

Hoffenheim are unbeaten in four Bundesliga games, but the visitors have drawn eight of their last 11 games in the German top-flight. Their recent matches in the league have been high scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in four of their last five games.

Hoffenheim are unbeaten in eight away games in the Bundesliga. However, four of the visitor’s last five matches on their travels have finished in draws.

Prediction

Home win and/or over 2.5 goals scored