Football Result
Ridle Baku 43'
Yussuf Poulsen 84'
Verification of the Result Prediction
Power Comparison in the League
Game Stats
Team Formations
In a compelling German Bundesliga match held at the Red Bull Arena on April 5, 2025, RB Leipzig triumphed over TSG Hoffenheim with a score of 3-1. The game, witnessed by a roaring home crowd, saw RB Leipzig dominating possession with 66.8%, while Hoffenheim had 33.2%. Despite Hoffenheim landing 5 shots on target compared to Leipzig's 5, the home side managed to convert their opportunities more effectively, taking 16 total shots compared to Hoffenheim's 9.
The match's narrative took an early twist when Tom Bischof put Hoffenheim ahead in the 11th minute. However, Benjamin Sesko leveled the score for Leipzig in the 24th minute. A critical moment arrived in the 28th minute when Leo Østigard of Hoffenheim was shown a red card, shifting the game's momentum firmly in Leipzig's favor. Just before halftime, Ridle Baku scored in the 43rd minute, giving Leipzig the lead. Yussuf Poulsen sealed the victory with a goal in the 84th minute, ensuring all three points for the home side.
The AI's pre-game prediction of an RB Leipzig win proved accurate. The model gave Leipzig a 55.4% chance of winning, compared to Hoffenheim's 20.3% and a draw's 24.3%. This prediction aligned with the teams' rates before the game, where RB Leipzig had a rate of 0.714, indicating a strong team, and TSG Hoffenheim had a rate of 0.556.
RB Leipzig's upcoming match is against VfL Wolfsburg on April 11. RB Leipzig has struggled lately, losing 3 of their last 5 games. VfL Wolfsburg has a poor run of form, losing 4 of their last 5 games. The previous head-to-head game this year was in German Cup on February 26 and RB Leipzig won 1-0.
TSG Hoffenheim will face Mainz on April 12. TSG Hoffenheim's recent form has been inconsistent, with a mix of draws, losses, and only one win in their last five matches. Mainz has performed slightly better, securing three wins, one draw, and one loss in their recent games. In the last head-to-head match between TSG Hoffenheim and Mainz, Mainz won 2-0.
Analyzing both teams' recent performances and considering Leipzig's home advantage, their victory over Hoffenheim is consistent with their overall strength and tactical setup. Despite Hoffenheim's early goal, Leipzig capitalized on their numerical advantage after the red card, showcasing their ability to dominate possession and convert chances. Leipzig's win demonstrates their capacity to bounce back from setbacks and leverage their home advantage effectively.
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H2H Record before the game
RB Leipzig
Draws
TSG Hoffenheim