Bayern Munich will take on TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at PreZero Arena on Saturday, looking to end their title-winning campaign on a high.
Bayern Munich are unbeaten in their last six Bundesliga matches, and they have already won the league title ahead of the game vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at PreZero Arena on Saturday afternoon. Die Roten have nothing to play for, but the away fans will expect a strong showing here.
The newly crowned Bundesliga champions will look to end a memorable season on a high with a win away from home. On the other hand, Hoffenheim are going through a disappointing run of form, and they have picked up just one win from the last six league matches.
The Kraichgauers are 15th in the league table, and they are still fighting for their survival in the top flight. They are currently three points away from the relegation playoff zones, and a defeat against the champions could put them in difficulty.
Bayern Munich are undoubtedly the better team here, and they are unbeatable in five of the last six meetings against Hoffenheim. They will be the favourites to pick up all three points. The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at the encounter ahead of the latest meeting between the two sides.
Team News & Tactics
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
The hosts will be without Valentin Gendrey due to a broken collarbone, and Diadie Samassekou is ruled out with a thigh injury. Hoffenheim will shape up in a 4-2-3-1 formation vs Bayern Munich, with Oliver Baumann in goal.
Pavel Kaderabek and Alexander Prass will start as the full-backs. They will look to keep things compact defensively and hit Bayern Munich on the break. Arthur Chaves and Stanley Nsoki will pair up in central defence.
Tom Bischof and Anton Stach will start in the middle of the park, and they will look to protect the defensive unit. Adam Hlozek and Max Moerstedt will start in the wide areas, and they will look to add creativity and goals to the side from the flanks. Andrej Kramaric will start in the attacking midfield role, and he will look to link the midfield with the attack. Mergim Berisha will lead the line for TSG Hoffenheim vs Bayern Munich.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Baumann; Kaderabek, Chaves, Nsoki, Prass; Stach, Bischof; Moerstedt, Kramaric, Hlozek; Berisha
Bayern Munich
The away side will be without Alphonso Davies due to ACL damage and Jamal Musiala due to a knock. Bayern Munich will shape up in a 4-2-3-1 formation vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, with Manuel Neuer in goal.
Sacha Boey and Raphael Giuerreiro will start as the full-backs, and they will look to contribute at both ends of the pitch. Eric Dier will form the central defensive partnership alongside Josip Stanisic. Kim Min-jae and Dayot Upamecano have just recovered from their knocks, and they are unlikely to be risked.
In the midfield unit, Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka will add physicality and defensive cover to the side. Thomas Muller will reprise the no. 10 role, and he will look to create opportunities for his teammates here. Leroy Sane and Michael Olise will add pace and flair from the wide areas, with Harry Kane leading the line for Bayern Munich vs Hoffenheim.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Boey, Dier, Stanisic, Guerreiro; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Muller, Sane; Kane
Key Stats
- Bayern Munich have scored at least two goals in their last sevenin the matches (Bundesliga).
- Hoffenheim have scored at least two goals in their last five matches in the Bundesliga.
- Bayern Munich are unbeaten in five of their last six matches against Hoffenheim.
- 20 goals have been scored in the last six matches between these two teams.
Player to Watch
Harry Kane
The Bayern Munich striker is our key player to watch out for. Kane has been outstanding for the German champions this season, and he would like to take advantage of Hoffenheim’s vulnerability at the back.
He will look to find the back of the net and create goal-scoring opportunities for his teammates as well. The home side has been quite poor defensively, and they will struggle to contain the England international, who is in fine form.
Prediction
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 1-2 Bayern Munich
This will be a close contest, and Hoffenheim will be desperate to grind out a positive result. They will look to put on a strong performance at home, especially with their survival at stake. However, their poor defensive unit is likely to let them down. Bayern Munich are quite impressive going forward, and they should be able to grind out a narrow victory here.