The Matchday 31 Bundesliga encounter between Hoffenheim and Borussia Dortmund will take place on April 26 at the PreZero Arena in Sinsheim. Hoffenheim vs. Borussia Dortmund: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Hoffenheim
In their last match, the Sinsheim side suffered a 2-3 defeat away to Freiburg. Christian Ilzer's team has managed just one win in their last six league outings (2 draws, 3 losses), yet they have found the net in five of these matches. Hoffenheim’s scoring streak now spans four games. In the league table, the club sits in 15th place, eight points clear of the relegation playoff zone. A win in the upcoming match would help Hoffenheim avoid direct relegation.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 5 of Hoffenheim's last 7 Bundesliga matches.
- The team has not lost in 5 of their last 6 home league matches (1 win, 4 draws).
- In 7 of their last 9 home games in this tournament, the club has not scored more than once.
Predicted lineup for Hoffenheim (4-4-2)
Oliver Baumann – Arthur Chaves, Valantin Jandre, Stanley Nsoki, Kevin Akpoguma – Anton Stach, Andrej Kramaric, Tom Bischof, Marius Bülter – Haris Tabakovic, Bazumana Toure.
Midfielder Tom Bischof will miss the match due to an accumulation of yellow cards. Defender Valantin Jandre is out for the rest of the season.
Borussia Dortmund
Niko Kovac's team defeated Gladbach 3-2 at home in the last round. The team is unbeaten in their last four Bundesliga matches (3 wins, 1 draw), marking Dortmund's second-longest unbeaten streak in this season's campaign. However, Borussia has conceded in six consecutive matches in this tournament. The club has risen to 7th place in the standings and ranks fourth in terms of scoring.
- Borussia scored first in 6 of their last 8 Bundesliga games.
- Dortmund conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals in 8 of their last 10 away league matches.
- The club has not lost to their upcoming opponent in 8 of their last 9 head-to-head encounters in this tournament, securing 6 victories.
Predicted lineup for Borussia Dortmund (4-5-1)
Gregor Kobel – Daniel Svensson, Rami Bensebaini, Niklas Süle, Waldemar Anton – Yan Couto, Maximilian Beyer, Felix Nmecha, Pascal Gross, Karim Adeyemi – Serhou Guirassy.
Midfielder Marcel Sabitzer and defender Nico Schlotterbeck are injured.
Referee
Benyamin Brand (Germany)
Matches – 14 (Bundesliga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 52;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.7;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 14%.
Match Prediction: Hoffenheim vs. Borussia Dortmund
Dortmund has regrouped and is aiming to return to where a team of their stature belongs. Their unbeaten streak has brought Niko Kovac's side within two points of the European competition zone. In the upcoming match, Dortmund will likely strive to close this gap further. Moreover, Hoffenheim is a favorable opponent for Borussia, who have not lost at Hoffenheim's ground in 10 of their last 12 Bundesliga meetings (5 wins, 5 draws). Additionally, Dortmund is currently in excellent attacking form, scoring at least two goals in 6 of their last 8 league matches.
Hoffenheim is unlikely to squander their 8-point advantage over the relegation playoff zone. Therefore, Christian Ilzer's team lacks the motivation of Dortmund. This season, Hoffenheim has struggled defensively, conceding 55 goals, a tally only surpassed by the bottom three teams. This issue has also negatively impacted their results, with just one win in their last 9 home league matches (5 draws, 3 losses).
My prediction: Borussia Dortmund will not lose and Total Over 2.5 goals
