Hoffenheim pulled off a remarkable feat last weekend, becoming only the second team this season to snatch points away from high-flying VfB Stuttgart, claiming an impressive 3-2 victory. The introduction of Wout Weghorst, who opened his Bundesliga account with a penalty, and the dazzling Maximilian Beier, who leads the team's scoring charts with six goals, played a pivotal role in Hoffenheim's success. Home side currently sits sixth in the Bundesliga table with 18 points. They've enjoyed an unbeaten run in away games so far, winning every one, but their performances at home have left room for improvement. Florian Grillitsch and Pavel Kaderabek are sidelined, leaving a need for fresh legs in defensive areas, especially following their DFB Cup second-round match against Borussia Dortmund. However, Leverkusen, led by Alonso, is making waves this season with an incredible start, tallying 25 points. They've dropped points only once, in a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich. Leverkusen has scored at least twice in every game, reaffirming their title credentials. Top scorer Victor Boniface will lead the line agian. For Hoffenheim, keeping the defence tight will be a daunting task against the league leaders. Leverkusen, under Alonso's guidance, has shown remarkable consistency, both in the Bundesliga and in the UEFA Europa League. They've conceded only 5 goals in the league, but interestingly, five of those have come from set pieces. Visitors will be aiming to extend their winning streak, aiming for their first six-match Bundesliga victory since 2016. With a potential win, they could establish a comfortable lead over their rivals in the title race and in conclusion, despite Hoffenheim's potential and a commendable away record, the form and strength of Leverkusen under Alonso's guidance point toward an away win in this fixture. Predicting Leverkusen to win and to score at least two goals.
