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The final matchday of the Bundesliga season brings an exciting clash between Hoffenheim and Bayern Munich.
With the stakes high for both teams, this match promises thrilling football and significant implications for European qualifications.
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Hoffenheim
Hoffenheim, currently sitting seventh in the Bundesliga table, enters the game following a dominant 6-0 victory against SV Darmstadt 98.
This victory bolstered their European ambitions, with potential qualifications ranging from the Champions League to the Europa Conference League, depending on the outcomes of other matches.
Pellegrino Matarazzo’s squad, which saw Maximilian Beier and Ihlas Bebou scoring braces in their last outing, will aim to capitalize on their momentum against Bayern.
Bayern
On the other side, Bayern Munich, under the helm of Thomas Tuchel, looks to secure a second-place finish after a tumultuous season.
The Bavarian giants, who recently defeated Wolfsburg 2-0, are two points ahead of Stuttgart.
Despite an overall lacklustre performance on the road, where they have only two wins in their last seven away games, Bayern remains a formidable opponent.
Team News
Hoffenheim
Hoffenheim will be missing key players due to injuries, including Mergim Berisha, Marco John, Dennis Geiger, and Stanley Nsoki.
However, their key performers from the previous match are expected to start, with Anton Stach likely to return to the lineup after recovering from illness.
Bayern
Bayern Munich faces a similar predicament with a depleted squad. Injuries have sidelined key players such as Leroy Sane, Serge Gnabry, Jamal Musiala, Kingsley Coman, Raphael Guerreiro, and possibly Harry Kane.
Additionally, Kim Min-jae and Bryan Zaragoza were injured in the last match, further complicating Tuchel’s selection.
Prediction
Given the circumstances, Hoffenheim stands a solid chance to upset Bayern.
With Bayern’s recent away form and numerous injuries, Hoffenheim could exploit these weaknesses to clinch a crucial victory.
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Source link : https://www.footballcritic.com/news/hoffenheim-vs-bayern-munich-prediction/4771
Author : [email protected] (Jake Skudder)
Publish date : 2024-05-17 10:05:31
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