"Leverkusen were due to play Hamburg at Volksparkstadion on Tuesday, but the game was postponed shortly before kick-off due to concerns over weather conditions. And with them not being in action, it offered the chance for this weekend's opponents to leapfrog them into fifth place, having both played 16 matches. Just seven points separate Leverkusen in sixth and second-placed Borussia Dortmund, with runaway leaders Bayern Munich already 18 points clear of Hjulmand's side."
"But Hjulmand acknowledged the difficulties that his team would face against Hoffenheim, despite their only being a point and a place separating them in the table. Hoffenheim have made PreZero Arena into a fortress of late. They have won their last five Bundesliga home matches, after losing five in a row before that. It's their longest consecutive home winning run since 2021 (also five), and this is the first time they have scored at least three goals in five consecutive top-flight home matches."
Leverkusen's scheduled match at Hamburg was postponed shortly before kick-off because of weather concerns, leaving an extra rest day and the potential for Hoffenheim to move above them in the table. Seven points separate Leverkusen in sixth from second-placed Borussia Dortmund, while Bayern Munich lead by 18 points. Leverkusen lost 4-1 to Stuttgart in their first league game of 2026 and are eager for a victory. Hoffenheim have won their last five Bundesliga home matches and have scored at least three goals in each of those five consecutive top-flight home games, signalling strong home form.
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