Hoffenheim – Bayern 04: Preview
We discuss the predictions for the Hoffenheim vs Bayern match within the framework of the 7th round of the 2026/27 Bundesliga. "Hoffenheim" is low in the table, separated from the relegation zone by just one point. "Bayern" is in fourth place among the strongest – the leaders also lack only one point.
Key Points
Hoffenheim
1. "Hoffenheim" has found its rhythm again
The home team did not play the first half of the season in the way the club's ambitions demanded. In the summer the club carried out a large-scale transfer campaign, the coach stayed after the improvement at the end of last season – everything seemed interesting. But no, in the first seven matches in different competitions there was only one win against six defeats, which speaks for itself. Only in recent weeks the team has found its footing again – first the win over poor Gladbach (2:1), then over "León" in the Europa League (3:0). But that is very little – in the Bundesliga the situation is still not the best.
2. There are losses in every line, but nothing new The full‑back Albán Haidari has not played due to injury in two consecutive matches. The team's rookie and promising midfielder Nathan de Cat injured his knee even in the previous round. Forward Patrick Wimmer left before the break of the international matches. As can be seen, there are losses in every line, but all have been absent from the coach for a long time, with no rotation options. Christian Iltz has gradually learned to handle the difficulties. Now there will be minimal rotation after the week of European clubs, but without risks.
3. The "village" attack does not compensate for defensive mistakes "Hoffenheim" no longer changes, being an attacking team with a dominant style. The team scores a lot, but the defense also fails regularly, and to a greater extent. In the league, the "village" score on average almost two goals per game, but in expected goals they do not even reach at least three balls. For example, in the last four matches they regularly scored at least two goals, but only in half of the cases managed to win. For Christian Iltz it is important to find balance as soon as possible, to avoid staying at the bottom.
Bayern 04
1. "Bayern" returns to full competition Before the season, "Bayern"'s management answered the question about the title fight, assuring that the team would return no later than next year. Despite all difficulties, the long search for a coach and the initial failure with the rookie "Elfersberg" (2:3), Carlos Martínez quickly recovered "Bayern" on the victorious path. Now they are in excellent form – in the last eight matches without a defeat, seven wins and one draw in different competitions. The visitors lead in the Europa League and are already in fourth in the Bundesliga, but they can clearly achieve more. The key is not to relax and keep progressing.
2. The clinic is full, but the situation is stable Carlos Martínez also had to resign to the circumstances and correctly distribute the remaining human resources. In the injury list there are many players – full‑backs Montrell Calbert and Gela Du, midfielders Kenet Einhorn and Elis Ben Sigir, and also forward Christian Koffane. As can be seen, all starters of the main rotation would be very useful for the coach. But now a quality team is forming and it simply becomes harder to distribute the loads across competitions. The coach usually places a general combination.
3. Patrick Schick scores in every Bundesliga match As already mentioned, there are no options due to Christian Koffane's injury at the front. Veteran Patrick Schick, who in recent months has been in a suspended state, took advantage of the competitor's absence perfectly – in every Bundesliga match he scored a goal, totaling already six. For the "Bayern" player a series like this at the start of the season is a new record. Now the Czech is on the verge of repeating another record – only Stefan Kiselin scored for "Bayern" during seven consecutive Bundesliga matches. The current form must be taken advantage of.
Approximate lineups
4-4-2 4-2-3-1 4-2-3-1
Baumann 39
Rots 28
Matiida 2
Granach 34
Zoufal 18
Bürger 20
Konte 7
Abdulllahu 14
Dagim 27
Kramarich 10
Glöck 1
Fleckn 4
Kuanza 12
Tapsoba 2
Medina 3
Gutierres 6
Fernández 24
Garcia 19
Diabi 30
Maza 9
Morreira 14
Schick
Betting trends
In six of the last ten direct matches more than three goals were scored. Bet: TB 3.5 at 1.94.
"Bayern" won five of the last seven direct matches. Bet: P2 at 2.32.
Prediction
Hoffenheim vs Bayern 04
25.10.2026 17:30
In last season these two teams were competitors for European club positions. It is not ruled out that now it is also the case, but they are still resolving different tournament objectives. However, in the direct encounter, the teams are in good form. "Hoffenheim" with a quality summer and all the ambitions of the board still fails the first half of the season. In seven matches they only had one win, but now they already have two consecutive wins – in the Bundesliga and in the Europa League. Now the "village" are clearly on an emotional boost, and last season they beat "Bayern" twice. And yet the visitors are not only equally good, but much more stable in quality of play. After the failure of the first round, Carlos Martínez quickly managed to establish the team's mechanism – now seven wins and one draw in eight matches. The defense has stabilized, the attack led by Patrick Schick works well. There is a great opportunity to approach the leaders, and in the best scenario even advance. The "Pharmacists" will not miss the opportunity. The match itself will again be rich in events.
Prediction: 2-3
