Hoffenheim vs. Bayern Munich: Bundesliga Match Preview, Odds & Prediction

In Saturday's season-ending match at PreZero Arena, defending Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich will play host Hoffenheim in the hopes of celebrating with a win.

With 32 points, Hoffenheim is in fourth place, which is good enough to keep them out of the relegation playoff spots for 16th place. In contrast, Bayern has 79 points after beating Borussia Monchengladbach 2-0 on May 10.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

Christian Ilzer was left frustrated as Hoffenheim drew 2-2 with Wolfsburg last Friday. Die Kraichgauer conceded twice despite allowing under one XG and giving the ball away in the first minute. Die Kraichgauer have scored 10 goals in their last four but also conceded 12. A point against Bayern would almost guarantee survival, as they sit three points clear of 16th-place Heidenheim with a +6 goal difference edge.

Ilzer's side lost two last four games and won once in nine. They’ve managed only one win at home in their past five at PreZero Arena, with four losses and three draws in their last seven.

Bayern, meanwhile, rode their luck in a clean sheet against Monchengladbach despite conceding 1.7 xG and two big chances. Kompany's side have tightened up recently with three shutouts in four, and their attack remains lethal — 16 goals in six games, 95 this season, 25 more than any other Bundesliga club. They thrashed Hoffenheim 5-0 in January, scoring four inside 26 minutes. Bayern have won three of their last six overall and remain unbeaten away since late January, winning six of their last ten on the road.

Hoffenheim x Bayern Munich Team News

Hoffenheim will be without defenders Lenz, Kabak, N'Soki, and Gendrey, while Arthur Chaves, Ostigard, and Akpoguma will likely start in a back three. Midfielders Samassekou and Promel are out, so Bischof and Stach could partner in midfield. With Bebou and Orban injured, Toure, Kramaric, and Hlozek are expected to lead the attack.

Bayern also faces defensive issues, missing Davies, Upamecano, Ito, and Kim. Eric Dier, set to leave this summer, will start alongside Laimer, Stanisic, and Guerreiro. Despite Musiala's hamstring issue, Thomas Müller is expected to start with Harry Kane in attack.

Our Predictions

Bayern Munich to win & Over 3.5 goals @ 2.23 on Sky247.ng

Hoffenheim will likely provide issues to Bayern since they have been excellent in the last third.

Even though the Bavarians have already won the Bundesliga, they will still be looking to round off a strong domestic season with a win.

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