RB Leipzig vs Hoffenheim: DFB Pokal Live| Kick off time, Live Streaming, When and where to watch RB Leipzig vs Hoffenheim Live score, Teams, Prediction, Online Channel
RB Leipzig vs Hoffenheim: RB Leipzig look to extend their run in the DFB Pokal when they face Hoffenheim on Wednesday in the Round of 16.
Match Details:
Teams: RB Leipzig vs Hoffenheim
Venue: Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany
Date: Wednesday 1st February, 2023
Time: 10:30 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
Preview:
Leipzig continued their winning run since the restart when they beat Stuttgart 2-1 at home on Saturday in the Bundesliga.
Szoboszlai scored twice for the hosts while Führich pulled one back for Stuttgart. This win pushed them to 3rd place in the Bundesliga table with 35 points and in with a shot at the crown.
RB Leipzig beat Hamburger SV 4-0 at home in their previous round clash to reach this stage in October, when Poulsen (2), Simakan and Henrichs scored.
On the other hand, Hoffenheim’s stuttering run saw them lose 4-1 at home against Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
This was their 9th loss of the season leaving them in 13th place with 19 points with plenty to do as they are just 3 points off the relegation zone.
In the DFB Pokal, Hoffenheim beat Schalke 04 5-1 in their previous round to secure a place in the Round of 16.
Both teams last met in November 2022 in the Bundesliga, where RB Leipzig won 3-1 away.
Form Guide:
RB Leipzig: WWDWW
Hoffenheim: LDLDW
Our title defence continues tomorrow 👊🏆#RBLTSG #DFBPokal pic.twitter.com/rKgBWq8dTU
— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) January 31, 2023
Last Matches of both teams:
RB Leipzig 2-1 Stuttgart
Hoffenheim 1-4 Monchengladbach
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of RB Leipzig vs Hoffenheim in India?
The match is live streamed on Sony LIV or Jio Cinema while broadcast is on Sony TEN 2.
Team News
Diallo, Nkunku, Olmo and Gulácsi remain out of contention for the hosts. Stiller, Prömel, Larsen, Akpoguma, Vogt and Skov are out for Hoffenheim.
RB Leipzig possible 11:
Blaswich, Klostermann, Simakan, Halstenberg, Raum, Laimer, Haidara, Szoboszlai, Forsberg, Poulsen and Werner
Hoffenheim possible 11:
Baumann, N’Soki, Brooks, Kabak, Kaderabek, Rudy, Bischof, Angelino, Kramaric, Baumgartner and Bebou
Prediction: RB Leipzig 2-0 Hoffenheim
Leipzig is the side in-form and have more in terms of quality. Hence, we expect them to ensure victory and qualify for the next round.