Hoffenheim vs Bayern Prediction for 20 September 2025 - Football

🔊 Can Bayern secure their seventh consecutive victory? In this new season, Vincent Kompany's side haven't even experienced a draw yet. In the fourth round of the Bundesliga, Hoffenheim will aim to challenge the Munich giants at the PreZero Arena, hoping to snatch at least a point. On their home turf, Hoffe have performed reasonably well against Bayern, winning three times and drawing once in their last 10 encounters. However, last year they suffered a crushing defeat here. Does Christian Ilzer's team have any chance of standing up to the titans of German football? Find out in our prediction.

Head-to-Head

📊 Last season, Bayern gave Hoffenheim no chance, dominating with a 5-0 victory at the Allianz Arena and a 4-0 win at the PreZero Arena. The head-to-head history also heavily favors the Munich side: out of 35 matches, they have secured 24 wins, suffered 5 losses, and drawn 6 times.

Hoffenheim Team Overview

🔵 Compared to their 3-1 defeat against Eintracht in the second round, Hoffenheim made two changes for their clash with Union (4-2): Alban Heidari made his first start, replacing Arthur Chaves, while Wouter Burger returned from injury. The Blue and Whites started brightly at the An der Alten Försterei and immediately created a scoring opportunity. However, the hosts soon took control of the game. Despite this, it was the visitors who unexpectedly broke the deadlock: Basuma Toure won a penalty, and Andrej Kramaric confidently converted it. Towards the end of the half, Fisnik Asllani doubled the lead with a beautiful header from a Tim Lemperle cross.

⚪ The game picked up pace after the break. Union reduced the deficit, but almost immediately Asllani restored the two-goal cushion. In the 71st minute, the hosts pulled one back again, but Hoffenheim sealed the victory in the closing stages: Lemperle was brought down in the box by Alexander Roth, who received a red card, and Lemperle converted the penalty himself, making it 4-2. Heading into their match against Bayern, the Blue and Whites sit on six points in sixth place. A win could propel Hoffenheim into the Bundesliga's top three.

Bayern Munich Team Overview

🔴 In the third round, Bayern demolished Hamburg (5-0), securing a perfect start to their Bundesliga campaign. Serge Gnabry, Alexander Pavlovic, Luis Diaz, and Harry Kane made it 4-0 by halftime, with Kane completing his brace in the second half. The Munich side completely dominated the match, preventing their opponents from scoring. This victory marked their third consecutive win in the league, allowing them to collect nine points from a possible nine.

🏆 Midweek, Kompany's team embarked on their Champions League journey. Chelsea visited the Allianz Arena (3-1). By the 27th minute, Bayern led 2-1 (an own goal, a Kane penalty, and a response from the visitors). In the second half, the Munich side maintained their momentum and created several chances but only found the net once more—again through Harry Kane. The result was a convincing victory and their sixth consecutive win across all competitions.

Latest news

Hoffenheim

🎙 Head coach Christian Ilzer after the match against Union: "The atmosphere was inspiring, and it was crucial for us to embrace the physicality of the game. It was a 50/50 encounter, but we scored at the right moments. I'm impressed with how the team responded to conceding goals. Winning in Berlin is never easy."

🔝 New forward Fisnik Asllani, who joined from Elversberg, has seamlessly integrated into the team: in the first three rounds, he has contributed to four goals (3 goals, 1 assist).

❌ Still sidelined with injuries are Valantin Zhandre, Adam Hložek, and Koki Machida.

Bayern Munich

🎙 Vincent Kompany after the victory over Chelsea: "A lot had to go our way today to secure the win. It was tense, but we showcased an exhilarating performance and deserved the result. We've already faced serious tests—Tottenham, Stuttgart, Leipzig, and now Chelsea. Yet, the team maintained focus and handled it confidently."

🔝 Harry Kane is in sensational form: 7 points (5 goals and 2 assists) in the first three Bundesliga matches and 14 goal contributions in 8 official games this season (11 goals and 3 assists).

❌ Injuries include Alphonso Davies (knee), Hiroki Ito (foot), Jamal Musiala (ankle). Raphael Guerreiro is also sidelined with a muscle injury.

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

The main referee for this match is Robert Hartmann. Over his last 10 games, he has averaged 3.5 yellow cards per match. In the head-to-head encounters between these teams, the average total of bookings is 3.25. This season, Hoffenheim have received 7 cards (2.3 per game), while Bayern have been shown 10 (3.3 per game). Therefore, the bet is on total yellow cards over 3.

⚽ Goal Prediction

Bayern have netted 22 goals in 6 matches across all competitions, averaging 3.6 per game. We suggest betting on Bayern's individual total over 2, considering Hoffenheim have conceded in each of their last 7 Bundesliga matches, dating back to the end of last season.

🚩 Corner Prediction

In the early rounds, both Hoffenheim and Bayern consistently exceeded a total of 7.5 corners. For this match, a bet on over 8.5 corners is fitting, having hit in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings.

Last season at the PreZero Arena, Bayern secured a 4-0 victory. A similar outcome is possible this time, but it's worth noting that away wins are more challenging for the Munich side compared to home fixtures, especially with a midweek clash against Chelsea and some defensive absences to consider. Hoffenheim have the potential to score, particularly given Asllani's current form. However, Bayern's attacking prowess leaves little room for doubt. We anticipate a high-scoring encounter. Our prediction: total over 3 goals. Possible scoreline – 2-4.