On Wednesday night, RB Leipzig and Hoffenheim go head-to-head at the Red Bull Arena in the second round of the German Cup.
RB Leipzig heads into this clash on an unbeaten run of eight games in all competitions, having recorded five wins in the process. The home side has been relatively prolific in recent games, scoring at least twice in five of their last seven outings in all competitions.
The home side has a mixed recent record in the DFB Pokal, as they have won two and lost three of their last five games in the German Cup. Their recent matches in the competition have been high scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in four of their last five matches.
RB Leipzig have a poor recent away record in the German Cup, as they have failed to win any of their last six games on their travels in 90 minutes. However, they have won two of those six matches in extra-time.
Hoffenheim heads into this tie unbeaten in three games in all competitions, having recorded two wins and a draw. A feature of the visitor’s recent games has been goals, as their last seven matches have produced over 2.5 goals.
A big factor in those high scoring games has been the fact that Julian Nagelsmann’s side has scored at least two goals in their last three games.
The visitor’s recent record in the German Cup is a mixed one, as they have won three and lost four of their last seven outings in the competition. Hoffenheim’s last seven games in this competition have all been away from home. A trip to Leipzig is a tough one to attempt to improve their record in the competition.
Forebet predicts that RB Leipzig will progress to the next round by recording a victory in a high scoring encounter.