RB Leipzig x Hoffenheim: confirmed lineups and where to watch live in the Bundesliga

RB Leipzig hosts TSG Hoffenheim this Friday, March 20, 2026, at 4:30 pm (Brasília time), at The match is valid for the 27th round of the Bundesliga and puts two teams face to face in a direct fight for places in the next Liga of the Campeões. The Leipzig occupies fifth place with 47 points, while the Hoffenheim appears in third with 50 points, separated by just three units in the table. The clash takes on extra importance after Leipzig lost 1-0 to Stuttgart in the previous round, which increased the pressure to make up ground at home.

The local game time on Leipzig is 20:30 CET. The teams arrive with solid campaigns this season, but Leipzig seeks to reverse their recent stumble in search of consistency in home games. Já o Hoffenheim maintains good performance as a visitor, with goals scored in several away matches. Referee Sven Jablonski commands the match, with an average of 3.87 cards per game in the competition.

Confirmed lineups

RB Leipzig enters the field with a 4-3-3 formation. Maarten Vandevoordt defends the goal, protected by the defensive line made up of Ridle Baku, Willi Orbán, Castello Lukeba and David Raum. In the middle, Xaver Schlager, Nicolas Seiwald and Christoph Baumgartner form the trio. The attack has Y. Diomande, Rômulo and Antonio Nusa. Coach Ole Werner adjusted the team after important absences, maintaining the base that has worked at home.

TSG Hoffenheim also adopts 4-3-3. Oliver Baumann is the goalkeeper, with Vladimír Coufal, Robin Hranáč, Ozan Kabak and Bernardo in defense. Grischa Prömel, Wouter Burger and Andrej Kramarić play in midfield. In the offensive sector, Alexander Prass, Fisnik Asllani and Bazoumana Touré complete the lineup. Christian Ilzer chose to maintain the structure that yielded good recent results, despite absences due to injury.

Absences and absences

RB Leipzig is without Péter Gulácsi, Assan Ouédraogo and Kosta Nedeljković, all out due to physical problems. Outros names like Viggo Gebel are also removed. Essas casualties forced Werner to make adjustments in defense and in the middle, but the squad maintains quality options to fill the vacancies.

At Hoffenheim, Leon Avdullahu, Adam Hložek, Valentin Gendrey, Koki Machida and other players remain in the medical department. The absences mainly affect the depth in attack and defense, but the starting team preserves strength for the direct confrontation.

Where to watch live

Brasil is broadcast on SporTV on closed TV and CazéTV on YouTube, with additional options on OneFootball and Prime Video on streaming platforms. Fans can follow details in real time, including statistics such as ball possession, shots and corners. Coverage begins minutes before kickoff.

Round context

Bundesliga reaches the final stretch with the competition for European positions fierce. Leipzig has had important victories at home this season and seeks to take advantage of the Red Bull Arena factor to put pressure on the opponent from the start. Hoffenheim, in turn, has a good record in away games and can exploit quick counterattacks.

Featured players

Castello Lukeba has stood out in Leipzig’s defense with consistent performances. In attack, Y. Diomande and Rômulo carry offensive responsibility. Pelo Hoffenheim, Andrej Kramarić continues to be a key player in the middle, with experience to decide important games.

Recent look back

Nos last meetings between the teams, balance prevails, with alternating victories and some draws. Leipzig has a historical advantage overall, but Hoffenheim has shown progress in the current season. The game promises intensity from the first minutes.

Expectations for the duel

Both teams need points to stay at the top of the table. Leipzig is betting on strength as home team, while Hoffenheim seeks to maintain its recent unbeaten record in direct duels. The result could change the configuration of the classification zone for continental competitions.