Hoffenheim vs Leverkusen: Bundesliga Matchday 3 Live Streaming, Preview and Prediction

When and Where

The Bundesliga Matchday 3 clash between Hoffenheim and Bayer Leverkusen will take place on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at the PreZero Arena in Sinsheim, Germany. The match is scheduled to kick off at 3:30 PM CEST (9:30 AM ET).

How to Watch

The match will be broadcast live on ESPN+ in the United States. It will also be available to stream live on the Bundesliga website and app.

Preview

Hoffenheim and Leverkusen are both coming off of wins in their opening two matches of the Bundesliga season. Hoffenheim defeated Augsburg 4-0, while Leverkusen beat Borussia Monchengladbach 3-1. Head to head; Leverkusen has won the last two meetings between these two teams, including a 2-1 victory in the DFB Pokal last season.

Hoffenheim

Hoffenheim is led by Andre Breitenreiter, who took over as manager at the start of the season. Breitenreiter has implemented an attacking style of play at Hoffenheim, and the team has scored seven goals in their first two matches. Hoffenheim's key players include Andrej Kramaric, Ihlas Bebou, and Georginio Rutter. Kramaric is the team's leading scorer with three goals in two matches, while Bebou and Rutter have each scored one goal.

Leverkusen

Leverkusen is led by Gerardo Seoane, who is in his second season as manager. Seoane has led Leverkusen to a Champions League qualification spot in each of his first two seasons in charge. Leverkusen's key players include Moussa Diaby, Patrik Schick, and Florian Wirtz. Diaby is the team's leading scorer with two goals in two matches, while Schick and Wirtz have each scored one goal.

Prediction

Hoffenheim and Leverkusen are both evenly matched teams, and this match could go either way. However, Leverkusen has won the last two meetings between these two teams, and they are the slight favorites to win this match. Prediction: Leverkusen 2-1 Hoffenheim