Hoffenheim will take on RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga at the PreZero Arena on Friday. With three games to go, Leipzig are fourth in the standings whereas Hoffenheim are further back in ninth.
Leipzig are unbeaten in nine matches and will be confident of extending that run with wins in the last few league games of the season. Hoffenheim have struggled to pick up wins recently, with just two wins to their name in the last seven fixtures.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Hoffenheim vs RB Leipzig kick-off time
| Date: | May 2, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 7.30 pm BST |
| Venue: | PreZero Arena |
The match will be played at the PreZero Arena on Friday, with kick-off at 7.30 pm BST for fans in the UK.
How to watch Hoffenheim vs RB Leipzig online - TV channels & live streams
The match will be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK. Match highlights will be available on the platform after the game and live updates can be found here on GOAL.
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Team news & squads
Hoffenheim team news
Umut Tohumcu picked up his fifth yellow card of the season during last week's loss against Bochum, rendering the Hoffenheim teenager unavailable for this weekend's match.
Dennis Geiger is uncertain for the Leipzig clash due to an adductor issue, while Bambase Conte, Mergim Berisha, Stanley Nsoki, and Marco John are unlikely to play for the hosts on Friday due to injuries.
Hoffenheim predicted XI: Baumann, Grillitsch, Kabak, Drexler, Kaderabek, Stach, Kramaric, Proemel, Skov, Weghorst, Beier.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Baumann, Philipp, Noll |
| Defenders: | Kabak, Jurásek, Adams, Brooks, N'Soki, Akpoguma, Drexler |
| Midfielders: | Skov, Grillitsch, Stach, Bischof, Kadeřábek, Bülter, Prömel, Geiger, Becker |
| Forwards: | Weghorst, Kramarić, Beier, Bebou, Moerstedt |
RB Leipzig team news
As for Leipzig, Mohamed Simakan is racing against time to recover from a calf problem to be able to play this weekend, while Christopher Lenz is also doubtful due to a calf issue.
Leipzig possible XI: Gulacsi; Henrichs, Orban, Castello, Raum; Olmo, Haidara, Schlager, Xavi; Sesko, Openda.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Blaswich, Gulacsi, Zingerle, Schlieck |
| Defenders: | Lukeba, Bitshiabu, Orban, Klostermann, Kohler, Raum, Henrichs |
| Midfielders: | Schlager, Seiwald, Haidara, Kampl, Olmo, Elmas, Baumgartner, Simons |
| Forwards: | Openda, Sesko, Poulsen |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 16/12/23 | RB Leipzig 3 - 1 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga |
| 29/04/23 | RB Leipzig 1 - 0 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga |
| 01/02/23 | RB Leipzig 3 - 1 Hoffenheim | DFB Pokal |
| 05/11/22 | Hoffenheim 1 - 3 RB Leipzig | Bundesliga |
| 10/04/22 | RB Leipzig 3 - 0 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga |