Hoffenheim vs Bayern Munich Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Bundesliga

Hoffenheim vs Bayern Munich Preview

• Competition: Bundesliga
• Date: Saturday, 17 May 2025
• Kick-off Time: 1:30 pm GMT
• Venue: PreZero Arena

Matchday 34 of the 2024/25 Bundesliga season will see Hoffenheim welcome Bayern Munich to the PreZero Arena on Saturday evening. This will be the last round of the current season of the Bundesliga fixtures. Hoffenheim is in the 14th spot with 32 points and is safe from the threat of relegation. Bayern, on the other hand, has reclaimed its throne as the German champions, enjoying an eight-point lead at the summit. The Hoffenheim vs Bayern Munich fixture will attract plenty of eyes from German football viewers.

Hoffenheim will be disappointed with how the recent matches have played out. In the last six games, the club has managed just a single victory to go with three defeats and two draws. During this period, Hoffenheim has scored 13 goals and conceded 15 goals. There has been a massive degradation in Hoffenheim's performance as compared to last season, when the club finished seventh in the league table. Andrej Kramaric has scored the most goals for the club this term with 11 strikes to his name.

Inconsistencies and mixed results have marked the recent matches of Bayern Munich. The German champions have accumulated a couple of victories, three draws, and one defeat in the last six outings. The last few weeks have provided a bittersweet experience for the Bayern fans, with the club capturing the league title but also suffering an elimination from the UEFA Champions League. The Bavarians' wait for the seventh European title goes on. Bayern is expected to oversee a busy summer transfer window, with plenty of arrivals and departures. The club is in for turbulent and exciting times ahead under Vincent Kompany. Bayern Munich has scored the most goals per game (2.9) and also conceded the least (1 goal per match).

Hoffenheim Team News

The business end of the season has unfortunately caused a plethora of injury issues at Hoffenheim. Christopher Lenz, Ozan Kabak, Valentin Gendrey, Diadie Samassekou, Grischa Promel, and Ihlas Bebou will not feature in the final game of the season against Bayern Munich.

Bayern Munich Team News

Having already won the league title will give Vincent Kompany the option of rotating his squad and handing out minutes to the players who are not first-choice at the moment. The likes of Min-Jae Kim, Alphonso Davies, Dayot Upamecano, Hiroki Ito, Tarek Buchmann, and Jamal Musiala will not travel with the rest of the team, owing to respective injury woes.

Hoffenheim vs Bayern Munich Predicted Lineups

Hoffenheim Predicted Lineup (3-1-4-2)

Goalkeeper: Baumann

Defenders: Chaves, Ostigard, Akpoguma

Midfielders: Stach, Kaderabek, Bischof, Kramaric, Bulter

Forwards: Toure, Hlozek

Bayern Munich Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Urbig

Defenders: Boey, Dier, Stanisic, Laimer

Midfielders: Kimmich, Pavlovic, Muller

Forwards: Olise, Sane, Kane

Hoffenheim vs Bayern Munich H2H Record

The last five matches between the two sides have ended in three wins for Bayern, one for Hoffenheim, and one draw.

Key Players to Watch in Hoffenheim vs Bayern Munich?

Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)

Harry Kane finally had the privilege of lifting his first piece of silverware as a professional football player. The England captain has been an integral part of Bayern Munich's squad that managed to reclaim the Bundesliga title. Kane hopes that this accomplishment will set a path for many trophies to follow in the future.

Harry Kane has 25 goals and seven assists in the league, enjoying a six-goal lead in the Golden Boot race. He has 3 xG in his last five games.

Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim)

It is of little surprise to see Andrej Kramaric as the most productive player for Hoffenheim this season. The Croatian international has been vastly underrated and underappreciated throughout his career. Kramaric has been a loyal servant to Hoffenheim since the 2015/16 season and has consistently delivered world-class numbers. His hold-up plays, creativity, and experience will be crucial for his side against Bayern Munich.

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