1899 Hoffenheim 3-0 Bayer Leverkusen: result and AI prediction
1899 Hoffenheim – Bayer Leverkusen, Bundesliga, Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 02:30 PM (GMT). Venue: Prezero Arena
1899 Hoffenheim is #14 in the table (6 pts) and Bayer Leverkusen #4 (13 pts). 10 places separate the two teams in the table. Bayer Leverkusen is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Bayer Leverkusen averages 2.7 goals per match this season. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: 1899 Hoffenheim 2, draws 0, Bayer Leverkusen 4. Their last meeting, on January 17, 2026, ended 1899 Hoffenheim 1-0 Bayer Leverkusen.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
Leverkusen bring the stronger league run and a settled attacking rhythm into Sinsheim, led by Schick’s exceptional start and Maza’s growing influence behind him. Hoffenheim have regained belief through recent wins, including a disciplined European shutout, and their previous pair of league victories over Bayer gives them a credible home-game blueprint. The major tension is energy: both clubs have had European demands, but Leverkusen also had an away trip. This should be an open match in which Hoffenheim’s press and transition threat meet Leverkusen’s superior combinations through the middle.
Head-to-head analysis
Hoffenheim completed a league double over Leverkusen last season, so the hosts have recent evidence that their approach can trouble Bayer. The broader Sinsheim history is less favourable for Hoffenheim, with Leverkusen traditionally productive at this venue.
Injuries and absences
Hoffenheim’s established absences reduce defensive and midfield options, and Conté’s uncertain availability matters because he is a likely outlet in a pressing, transition-focused plan. Leverkusen are without Terrier and several squad options, but their likely front line still contains Schick, Diaby, Moreira and Maza.
Form (last 5)
1899 Hoffenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen stats
| 1899 Hoffenheim | Bayer Leverkusen | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 6 | 6 |
| Goals scored | 11 | 16 |
| Goals conceded | 14 | 9 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 2 |
Last meetings
- 2026-01-171899 Hoffenheim 1-0 Bayer Leverkusen
- 2025-08-23Bayer Leverkusen 1-2 1899 Hoffenheim
- 2025-02-02Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 1899 Hoffenheim
- 2024-09-141899 Hoffenheim 1-4 Bayer Leverkusen
- 2024-03-30Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 1899 Hoffenheim
- 2023-11-041899 Hoffenheim 2-3 Bayer Leverkusen
Unavailable players
1899 Hoffenheim
N. De Cat, A. Hajdari, P. Wimmer, B. Conte
Bayer Leverkusen
E. Ben Seghir, G. Doue, K. Eichhorn, C. Kofane, M. Terrier, M. Culbreath

1899 Hoffenheim
Bayer Leverkusen