RB Leipzig vs Hoffenheim Prediction & Betting Tips (20 March)

Often present among the big teams in Germany since its accession to the elite in the mid-2010s, this Leipzig team has been a little less conquering for 2 seasons now. Deprived of Europe this year, the Saxons now occupy 5th place in the ranking which would not allow them to secure a place in the Champions League for next season on paper. That said, Ole Werner's men are only 3 points behind the 3rd place occupied by their opponent of the day. Winner of its last 2 matches against Hamburg 1-2 and Augsburg 2-1, RasenBall Sport made a bad move last weekend by losing in a top-of-the-table shock against Stuttgart 1-0.

Opposite, TSG Hoffenheim is currently holding its place on the podium of this Bundesliga and is even 3 points ahead of the 5th and first virtual non-qualifier for the Champions League who is none other than his opponent of the day. That said, Christian Ilzer's players may have been a little less consistent in recent weeks, as evidenced by their more irregular results in recent days. Surprised at home by Sankt Pauli 0-1, Hoffe was able to move forward by crushing FC Heidenheim 2-4 but he missed a great opportunity to consolidate his 3rd place last week by sharing the points with a Wolfsburg team in difficulty 1-1.

In Leipzig, the long-term injured Gebel, the important Ouedraogo and replacement defender Nedeljkovic are all continuing their respective convalescences. Goalkeeper Gulacsi and midfielder Schlager are also unable to play this game. As for the forces present, we can still point out the good season achieved by the Austrian midfielder Baumgartner (10 goals, 6 assists) who shines in the heart of the game. The Ivorian winger Diomandé (10 goals, 5 assists) is the detonator of this team. Brazilian striker Romulo (7 goals, 4 assists) can also be effective. Japanese defender Machida and the little-used Hlozek should without doubt doubt miss this trip to the Red Bull Arena.

Defender Gendrey completes the list of absentees. Otherwise, most of the excellent elements Hoffenheim's offensive linemen should be able to hold their place. We think of prolific Lemperle (7 goals) in the middle Burger (4 goals, 5 assists) in the summer recruit Asllani (8 goals, 5 assists in the Bundesliga) and the formidable Prömel (6 goals, 2 assists) who scored the only goal for his team against Wolfsburg last week. That said, it's the Croatian international Kramaric (10 goals, 5 assists) who remains TSG's most decisive player this season.The probable line-ups for Leipzig – Hoffenheim: