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Hoffenheim vs Bayern Munich Preview

Tournament: Bundesliga

Date: Saturday, 20th September 2025

Kick-off Time: 01:30 PM GMT

Venue: PreZero Arena

In the fourth round of the Bundesliga, table-toppers Bayern Munich will visit the PreZero Arena on Saturday to play sixth-place Hoffenheim. With two victories and one loss from their first three games, Hoffenheim has shown potential in the league, scoring seven goals and giving up six. Although their defensive weaknesses remain a problem, their most recent notable outcome was a 4-2 victory against Union Berlin on the road, showcasing their offensive potential.

By contrast, Bayern Munich dominates the Bundesliga and comfortably leads the division with a spotless record of three wins from three games. They have netted 14 goals and conceded only two goals in their recent dominant performances, including a 6-0 drubbing of RB Leipzig and a 5-0 home victory against Hamburg SV. Harry Kane's double saw them win 3-1 over Chelsea in their latest Champions League match. The English striker has been in amazing form, scoring five goals and registering three assists in the first three games of the Bundesliga. Check Hoffenheim vs Bayern Munich prediction

Hoffenheim Team News

Expect Robin Hranac and Arthur Chaves to play together in the centre of defence, as Koki Machida isn't expected to play again until October. Three players will be used in the midfield: Andrej Kramaric, Leon Avdullahu, and Wouter Burger. After scoring and assisting in the most recent match against Union Berlin, Tim Lemperle is a contender to start again.

Bayern Munich Team News

Numerous injury issues have been plaguing Vincent Kompany. Defenders Hiroki Ito and Alphonso Davies attend the treatment table beside the major, Jamal Musiala. Josip Stanisic's injury worries forced him to leave against Chelsea, and Raphael Guerreiro's rib ailment has further compounded Kompany's left-back situation. Guerreiro was brought on at halftime against Hamburg but had to leave again 17 minutes later.

Hoffenheim vs Bayern Munich Predicted Lineups

Here are Sportsdunia's Hoffenheim vs Bayern Munich predicted lineups for the Bundesliga clash:

Hoffenheim Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Baumann

Defenders: Bernardo, Hajdari, Hranac, Coufal

Midfielders: Kramaric, Avdullahu, Burger

Attackers: Toure, Asllani, Lemperle

Bayern Munich Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Neuer

Defenders: Boey, Tah, Upamecano, Laimer

Midfielders: Pavlovic, Kimmich, Gnabry

Attackers: Luis Diaz, Olise, Kane

Hoffenheim vs Bayern Munich Head-to-Head Record

Hoffenheim and Bayern Munich have played 36 times since 2008, with Bayern winning 24 matches, Hoffenheim winning 5, and 7 games ending in draws.

Key Players to Watch Out for in Hoffenheim vs Bayern Munich

Fisnik Asllani (TSG Hoffenheim)

Asllani, as mentioned in the Hoffenheim vs. Bayern Munich predicted lineups, has played in all three of Hoffenheim's league games, tallying three goals and providing one assist. He has also maintained a high average match rating and been named man of the match twice in three matchdays. In his recent brace against Union Berlin in his homeland, his poise and attacking instincts were on full show. His performances have been characterised by decisive finishing and a developing maturity.

Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)

Already with five goals and three assists from only three league matches, Kane has begun the 2025–26 Bundesliga campaign in phenomenal shape. He has spearheaded Bayern's attack and guided the team to an unblemished start with a total of 14 goals. With a brace and crucial contributions in build-up play, he played a big part in the team's 5-0 win over Hamburg, demonstrating his accuracy in finishing and capacity for creating opportunities for others to score.

Hoffenheim vs Bayern Munich Prediction

Bayern have won all three of their Bundesliga matches so far, scoring 14 goals and conceding only two, while Hoffenheim currently sit sixth with two wins and a defeat, showing attacking potential but less consistency at home as mentioned in Hoffenheim vs Bayern Munich preview. Expect Bayern to win this game easily with a scoreline of 1-3.

Predicted Score: Hoffenheim 1-3 Bayern Munich

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