Bayer Leverkusen head into Sunday's Bundesliga away fixture at TSG Hoffenheim riding a formidable wave of five consecutive victories. The latest win was a 2-0 triumph over OFI Crete in the Europa League, secured by a Jonas Hofmann brace in the 35th and 37th minutes, with Malik Tillman providing the assist for the second goal. This run of five wins and no draws or losses in their last five matches has propelled the club to fourth place in the Bundesliga table, sitting on 13 points from six games, comprising four wins, one draw, and one loss, just one point behind leaders Bayern Munich. The team has scored 16 goals and conceded only nine this season.
Prior to the win in Crete, Leverkusen defeated SC Freiburg 2-1, a match where they came from behind with goals from Ibrahim Maza and Patrik Schick, who also assisted each other, beat Lech Poznan 4-0, won 4-3 at FSV Mainz 05, and overcame RB Leipzig 2-0.
Hoffenheim's Mixed Form
In contrast, the opponent's recent form has been inconsistent. TSG Hoffenheim have lost three of their last five matches, including a 2-3 home defeat to Beşiktaş in the Europa League. While they have registered wins against Borussia Mönchengladbach and Olympique Lyon lately, their results have been patchy. Hoffenheim currently occupy 14th place in the Bundesliga standings.
Setting the Scene
The match on matchday seven is scheduled for Sunday, 25 October 2026, at 15:30 local time at the Prezero Arena in Sinsheim. For Leverkusen, it is an opportunity to maintain their positive momentum and keep the pressure on the teams above them. Patrik Schick, the team's top scorer this season with six goals in six appearances, will be central to their plans. The team will be looking to overturn the memory of their last meeting with Hoffenheim, a 1-0 defeat on 17 January 2026. Leverkusen's next fixture after this match is a home game against 1. FC Köln on 30 October. Leverkusen travels to Sinsheim with great confidence, aiming to extend their winning streak to six matches.
