A high-stakes Bundesliga battle unfolds this Sunday, February 8, 2026, as league leaders Bayern Munich host third-place TSG Hoffenheim. While Bayern is looking to shake off a rare dip in form, Hoffenheim arrives in Munich on the back of a historic winning streak, smelling blood in the water as they aim to turn the title race on its head.
Match Details
Fixture: Bayern Munich vs. TSG Hoffenheim
Competition: Bundesliga (Matchday 21)
Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
Time: 17:30 CET / 16:30 GMT
Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich
Referee: TBD
Pre-Match Analysis
Bayern Munich: Bouncing Back from a Blip
Vincent Kompany's side remains atop the table with 51 points, but the "Bavarian Machine" has stuttered recently. After an incredible unbeaten start to the season, Bayern suffered their first domestic defeat against Augsburg (1-2) followed by a frustrating 2-2 draw at Hamburg. This marks the first time under Kompany that they have gone two league games without a win.
Despite the defensive scrutiny, Bayern’s attack remains the most feared in Europe, having netted a staggering 74 goals in 20 matches. With a six-point lead over Borussia Dortmund, a win here is essential to restore their aura of invincibility before the crunch title decider at the end of the month.
Hoffenheim: The Surge of the Underdog
Managed by Christian Ilzer, Hoffenheim is currently the most in-form team in Germany. Sitting in 3rd place (42 points), they are on a five-match winning streak, including a clinical 3-1 victory over Union Berlin. Never in their history have they won six straight in the Bundesliga—a record they hope to set at the Allianz Arena.
Hoffenheim has also been lethal on the road, ranking as the league's second-best away team. With Andrej Kramarić pulling the strings and a physical, high-pressing style that has forced the most fouls in the league this season, they are perfectly built to frustrate a Bayern side that has recently struggled with transitions.
Team News & Injury Reports
Bayern Munich Team News
Doubtful: Harry Kane (22 league goals) missed training earlier this week due to illness. While he is expected to feature, his fitness levels will be the talking point of the weekend.
Out: Konrad Laimer, Sacha Boey, and Hiroki Ito remain sidelined with injuries.
Player to Watch: Michael Olise. The "Flashscore Player of the Month" has been sensational, contributing 10 goals and providing the creative spark whenever Kane is marked out of the game.
Hoffenheim Team News
Out: Wouter Burger is suspended due to yellow card accumulation. Adam Hložek, Cole Campbell, and Koki Machida are out with injuries.
Familiar Faces: New defensive signing Diogo Spencer could feature against his former club.
Player to Watch: Andrej Kramarić. The veteran forward has 8 goals this season and a history of scoring against the record champions.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1):
Neuer; Stanišić, Upamecano, Kim Min-jae, Davies; Kimmich, Pavlović; Olise, Musiala, Luis Díaz; Nicolas Jackson (or Harry Kane).
Hoffenheim (4-3-3):
Oliver Baumann; Coufal, Robin Hranáč, Ozan Kabak, Albian Hajdari; Kramaric, Leon Avdullahu, Prömel; Tim Lemperle, Fisnik Asllani, Bazoumana Toure.
Head-to-Head (H2H) and Key Stats
Reverse Fixture: Bayern dismantled Hoffenheim 4-1 in September 2025.
Home Dominance: Bayern has won 8 of their 10 home matches this season, averaging 4 goals per game at the Allianz Arena.
Winning Streak: Hoffenheim has won 5 consecutive Bundesliga games for the first time in years.
The Goal Guarantee: Bayern has scored at least one goal in the first half of their last 9 league meetings against Hoffenheim.
Prediction: Bayern Munich 3–2 Hoffenheim
This is not the one-sided affair it usually is. Hoffenheim’s confidence is sky-high, and Bayern’s defensive "crisis" is real—they've kept only one clean sheet in their last seven competitive games. Expect a high-scoring thriller where Bayern’s superior individual quality eventually overwhelms the visitors in a narrow victory.
Top Betting Tips:
Both Teams to Score: Yes. Bayern’s leaky defense vs. Hoffenheim’s 43-goal attack makes this a high-probability pick.
Over 3.5 Goals. Both sides favor an expansive, attacking style of play.
Result: Bayern Munich Win. Despite their "decline," they rarely drop points twice in a row at home.
