For the round of 16 of the German Cup, Leipzig welcomes Hoffenheim to the Red Bull Arena. A single match, in case of a draw, extra time will follow and if necessary, the procedure of penalties.
Leipzig in the previous round easily beat Hamburg 4-0 scoring 2 goals in each half. Thus, she continues in the event as the holder of the title and wants similar success this year
At the same time, it is making a very good progress in the championship, the start of the second round finds her in 3rd place with 35 points, at minus 2 from the first Bayern and at minus 1 from the 2nd Union.
On Saturday in the context of the 18rd match prevailed easier than the final shows 2-1 over Stuttgart and completed 11 matches without defeat in the league and 16 in all competitions.
Easy qualification to the round of 16 for Hoffenheim as well, in October they won at home against Schalke 5-1. As the final score shows, she did not encounter any difficulties, she closed the first half with a lead of 3 goals, in the second half she scored only two goals and gave dimensions of triumph to her victory.
In the championship however, he is having a mediocre course with the characteristic that he has been ignoring the victory for 8 matches, as a result has dropped to 13th place with 19 points, just at plus 3 from the danger zone.
On Saturday afternoon he was beaten 4-1 at home by Gladbach paying for one more match for her many big defensive mistakes.
Leipzig are the absolute favorites of the match, being in very good condition for a long time, while Hoffenheim are cruising and ignoring a win since mid-October. The hosts are superior, they are unbeaten at home this year and they score with great ease.
Tip: Leipzig to score in both halves at 2.10 by Stoiximan