#TSGRBL: Defensively strong Leipzig | OneFootball

The Bundesliga resumes on Saturday: TSG Hoffenheim will host RB Leipzig at 15:30 CEST (Live Ticker at tsg-hoffenheim.de). TSG will be up against the league's best defence on new head coach Christian Ilzer's debut. The most important facts, stats and figures on #TSGRBL.

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… Hoffenheim have recently struggled against Leipzig?

TSG have not tasted victory in their last five matches against RB. During that time, there have been four defeats and one draw. Hoffenheim have won only one of their last 12 head-to-head meetings – by a 2-0 scoreline in November 2021.

…TSG contest many challenges?

Hoffenheim have contested 108 challenges per match this season, a tally surpassed only by Heidenheim (111). However, the opposition are tough tacklers too: Leipzig boast the best challenge win rate in the division (54%).

…both teams have few shots at goal?

Both teams have registered 118 shots at goal in the Bundesliga this term. Only the two promoted clubs Holstein Kiel (111) and FC St. Pauli (110) have racked up fewer attempts.

…Leipzig have a strong defence?

The Saxony side have conceded only five goals, meaning they have the best defensive record in the league. Goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi has already kept seven clean sheets.