Bayern Munich v Hoffenheim

Two inform sides clash in Munich as title holders Bayern Munich look to make it back-to-back championships. Can Hoffenheim dent the title hopes with a result?

Bayern Munich v Hoffenheim – Allianz Arena 17:30 CET

Team News:

Bayern have almost an entire squad available. The only doubt is keeper Manuel Neuer, he has been sick so is likely to miss out in goal.

Hoffenheim are without without player of season so far Wouter Burger suspended. Squad men Campbell, Hlozek and Machida are out here.

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Formations:

Bundesliga for Bayern has seen just one formation with 4-2-3-1 to get the best out of striker Harry Kane. Have been deadly all season but slight hiccup of late with goals conceded in 6 of last 7 games.

Hoffenheim line up according to the opposition with a different format in each of the recent games. They will likely go tight and try and counter Bayern,  4-2-3-1 seemingly most likely.

Statistics:

Referee: Tobias Stieler (Average cards 3.79 Yellow 0.20 Red)

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Match Preview:

Bayern have hit a small bump, dropping points in back‑to‑back matches after unexpected challenges from Hamburg and Augsburg. Even so, they remain six points clear of Dortmund, leaving little cause for alarm. Hoffenheim, meanwhile, come into this clash in outstanding form, riding a five‑match winning streak and unbeaten in their last seven

Betting Preview:

The odds on Bayern Munich look surprisingly short given the nine‑point gap between the sides and Hoffenheim’s superior recent form. With Bayern conceding in most of their recent matches, both teams to score feels like a strong possibility. Bayern should still find the net, so combining a home win with both teams scoring is an appealing option