The club from Sinsheim returned to European competitions last season, but at the same time struggled in the league. Only after Ilzer took over as coach did they secure a safe thirteenth place. Now, under Christian, they are fighting for a spot in the top four, although they have not impressed in February and March. Even this month, they lost to Mainz and drew with Augsburg.
The Dortmund giants only managed to clinch fourth place last season at the very last moment. Because of this, they kept their Champions League spot and even reached the playoffs, but only to win 2-0 at home and then get knocked out in the first round by Atalanta. They were eliminated from the cup by Bayer back in early winter, and it’s already clear in the Bundesliga that second place is secure. Even so, in the last round, they again lost to their rivals from Leverkusen.
Kramaric and company score an average of 1.97 goals per game and concede 1.48. Nico Kovac’s men have impressive stats: 2.07 goals scored and only one conceded per game on average.
Previous Matches: Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
In 2024, Hoffenheim ended a losing streak, taking four points from six. But since then, Borussia have won twice more.
The match-up is considered even, but the visitors are unlikely to make a second consecutive mistake. We predict their away win with a “0” handicap (odds – 1.85).
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund: Key Stats and Trends
Hoffenheim have won one out of their last seven matches
66% of Hoffenheim’s matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 3.45
Borussia Dortmund had four consecutive wins before the last round
52% of Borussia’s matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.07 goals per game
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund: Possible Starting Lineups
Hoffenheim play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Baumann – Fernandez, Kabak, Granach, Coufal – Avdullahu – Toure, Prass, Burger, Kramaric – Asllani. Matida will be absent.
Borussia Dortmund play in a 1-3-5-2 formation (possible lineup): Kobel – Schlotterbeck, Anton, Reggiani – Svensson, Nmecha, Bellingham, Sabitzer, Ryerson – Adeyemi, Bayer. Can and Mane are injured, Nmecha is doubtful.
