- Recent form: Hoffenheim have lost 4 of their last 5 matches, losing their last 4 games in a row.
- Leverkusen streak: Leverkusen have won 5 consecutive matches in all competitions, scoring 12 goals in the process.
Leverkusen in a league of their own
Leverkusen form
Bayer 04 Leverkusen are on a roll, winning each of their last 5 competitive matches to move into 4th place in the Bundesliga 2026/2027 with 13 points from 6 games. They look a team with Champions League pedigree, even at this early stage of the season, and they should certainly have enough to defeat 17th-placed Hoffenheim, who have picked up just 3 points from their 5 games played.
Patrik Schick has been a big part of the reason for Die Werkself's success, with his 4 goals in 4 games putting them top of the Bundesliga 2026/2027 scoring charts. Carles Martinez's side have averaged 2.67 goals per game away, but this game should be more about the pace and power of Schick, who has been lethal in front of goal with 5 goals in Leverkusen's last 5 games.
Hoffenheim challenge
The visitors should have enough to hold their own at both ends, but Christian Ilzer's Hoffenheim are set up to attack games and are pressing high and with intensity, trying to force errors and score fast breaks.
Adam Daghim has been Hoffenheim's most clinical player, leading the Bundesliga 2026/2027 with 2 goals in 4 appearances, while Adam Hlozek has scored 2 of Hoffenheim's 6 goals across their last 5 fixtures.
Pressure is on Hoffenheim
The hosts will try to make it a game, but they have suffered 2-3 defeats in their last 2 outings, at home to Hamburger SV in the Bundesliga 2026/2027 and at home to Besiktas in the Europa League, so that doesn't look promising for Hoffenheim.
Martinez has made Leverkusen more of a possession-based side, with the full backs providing width while they look to progress in a calm and considered fashion. That will set up a classic press vs possession battle, with Hoffenheim looking to create chaos and Leverkusen looking to control the match and keep the ball.
Leverkusen likely to edge it
Over 2.5 Goals at 1.38 looks like an extremely favorable odds, as does Both Teams To Score – Yes at 1.33.
The visitors have the momentum and the talent to see it out, but don't be surprised if the draw comes in due to Hoffenheim's home advantage.
- At 2.22, Leverkusen are a heavy favorite to win at SNP Arena on Sunday, with Hoffenheim listed at 2.76 and the draw at 3.9.
- Carles Martinez's side did beat the Kraichgauer 1-0 at home in the Bundesliga 2025/2026, but they are in much better form than the hosts, who have lost their last 4 games.
- Hoffenheim have won 1 and lost 2 of their 3 home games, scoring 2.00 goals and conceding 2.33 on average in the Bundesliga 2026/2027, while Leverkusen have won 1, drawn 1, and lost 1 of their 3 away games, scoring 2.67 and conceding 2.67 on the road.
