Football Result
Tim Lemperle 52'
Verification of the Result Prediction
Power Comparison in the League
Game Stats
Team Formations
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
H2H Record before the game
Bayer Leverkusen
Draws
TSG Hoffenheim
The German Bundesliga match on 2025-08-23 at BayArena saw TSG Hoffenheim upset Bayer Leverkusen with a 2-1 victory. Bayer Leverkusen, playing in a 3-4-2-1 formation, opened the scoring early with a goal by Jarell Quansah in the 6th minute. TSG Hoffenheim, in a 4-3-3 formation, responded with a goal from Fisnik Asllani in the 25th minute, leveling the score. Tim Lemperle then secured the win for Hoffenheim with a goal in the 52nd minute.
Bayer Leverkusen dominated possession with 59.8%, but TSG Hoffenheim was more clinical, converting more of their chances. Hoffenheim had 10 total shots with 5 on target, while Leverkusen had 7 total shots with only 2 on target. Hoffenheim also committed more fouls (17) and received more yellow cards (4) compared to Leverkusen (9 fouls, 0 yellow cards). The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored Bayer Leverkusen to win, but this proved incorrect. The AI model did not expect a balanced game, further highlighting the unexpected outcome.
Bayer Leverkusen's recent form has been mixed, with a cup win overshadowed by a friendly loss to Chelsea. TSG Hoffenheim, on the other hand, had a cup win and some inconsistent league results before this match. Looking ahead, Bayer Leverkusen faces Werder Bremen away, while TSG Hoffenheim hosts Eintracht Frankfurt. Bayer Leverkusen has won recent games against Werder Bremen.
TSG Hoffenheim's upcoming match against Eintracht Frankfurt appears to be a difficult match. The last head-to-head games between TSG Hoffenheim and Eintracht Frankfurt have seen goals from both sides. The previous games between Bayer Leverkusen and TSG Hoffenheim have generally favored Bayer Leverkusen, making this result even more surprising.
On August 23, 2025, Bayer Leverkusen will face TSG Hoffenheim at the BayArena. An AI predicts a victory for the home team, assigning them a 64.0% win probability compared to Hoffenheim's 15.8%, with a 20.1% chance of a draw. Bayer Leverkusen's recent form has been strong, including a 4-0 win against SG Sonnenhof Grou00dfaspach in the German Cup.
However, they did suffer a 2-0 defeat against Chelsea in a friendly. Hoffenheim, on the other hand, secured a 4-0 victory against Hansa Rostock in the German Cup, but their Bundesliga form has been less consistent.
Leverkusen's star midfielder, Florian Wirtz, will be crucial to their attack, and their solid defense will be anchored by Jonathan Tah. The AI gives Bayer Leverkusen a rate of 0.728, while TSG Hoffenheim has a rate of 0.347.
Historically, Bayer Leverkusen has dominated their head-to-head matchups. The AI prediction suggests Leverkusen's superior team rating and recent form will translate to a victory on their home turf. Football fans eagerly await to see if the AI's prediction will hold true.