FC Bayern München vs 1899 Hoffenheim - Predictions, Stats & Odds
Bundesliga Statistics, AI predictions, (Expected) Lineups and Insights for Gameweek 21
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Game Review
FC Bayern München delivered a commanding performance in their Bundesliga clash against 1899 Hoffenheim, securing a 5-1 victory at home. This result was largely anticipated given Bayern's strong form and Hoffenheim's struggles this season. The match took a decisive turn early on when Hoffenheim's Kevin Akpoguma received a red card in the 17th minute, leaving his team a man down for the majority of the game. Bayern capitalized on this advantage swiftly, with Harry Kane opening the scoring in the 20th minute. Kane doubled his tally just before halftime, followed by a goal from Luis Díaz, giving Bayern a comfortable 3-1 lead at the break. Hoffenheim's Andrej Kramarić managed to pull one back in the 35th minute, but it was a mere consolation. In the second half, Bayern continued to dominate. Luis Díaz completed his hat-trick with goals in the 62nd and 89th minutes, sealing a comprehensive win for the Bavarians. Díaz's performance was particularly noteworthy, as he was instrumental in breaking down Hoffenheim's defense repeatedly. Tactically, Bayern's manager made no changes to the starting lineup from their previous match, indicating confidence in his squad's current form. In contrast, Hoffenheim's head coach opted for several substitutions during the game, bringing in Muhammed Damar, Max Moerstedt, Ihlas Bebou, and Valentin Gendrey, but these changes were unable to alter the course of the match significantly. This victory solidifies Bayern's position at the top of the Bundesliga table, maintaining their momentum as they aim for another league title. For Hoffenheim, the defeat highlights their ongoing challenges this season, as they continue to hover near the relegation zone. Post-match reactions from Bayern's camp were positive, with players and staff praising the team's attacking prowess and resilience. Meanwhile, Hoffenheim will need to regroup quickly to address their defensive frailties and discipline issues if they are to improve their standing in the league.
Lineups
FC Bayern München
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Substitutes
| 63' | Lennart Karlfor Michael Olise |
| 63' | Jamal Musialafor Serge Gnabry |
| 63' | Hiroki Itofor Jonathan Tah |
| 68' | Nicolas Jacksonfor Harry Kane |
| 80' | Konrad Laimerfor Alphonso Davies |
1899 Hoffenheim
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Substitutes
| 66' | Ihlas Beboufor Fisnik Asllani |
| 71' | Valentin Gendreyfor Bazoumana Touré |
| 71' | Muhammed Damarfor Andrej Kramarić |
| 81' | Max Moerstedtfor Alexander Prass |
League Table after the game
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
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| 1 | FC Bayern München | 21 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 79 | 19 | +60 | 54 | W W L D W |
| 3 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 21 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 44 | 28 | +16 | 42 | W W W W L |
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Gameweek 21
What is GAP?
What is Plus Minus Goals (G±)?
Plus Minus Goals (G±) is the average goal difference per game while the player was on the pitch. A value above 0 indicates that the team rather wins, a value below 0 means his team concedes more goals than they score when the player is on the pitch. As an example, if the player's team is winning 3:1 the goal difference is +2, if the player's team is loosing 0:1, the goal difference is -1. It is a pure metric which is barely adjusted for circumstances to purely show the goal difference.
What is GAP?
GAP (Game Advantage Percentage) shows the percentage gap between a player and the average league player. It answers the question: How much does a player improve or worsen a team's performance? It is based on high level game data with a focus on the impact on the goal difference (G±) from the last 50 games of a player. Besides that, GAP goes further and considers game context by involving data from the player and all other players who are at the same time on the pitch, no matter if teammates or opponents. Football GAP - the individual metric for team players.