Borussia Dortmund vs Hoffenheim Predictions and Betting Tips
The Signal Iduna Park is the stage for this highly-anticipated encounter in the German Bundesliga as Dortmund host Hoffenheim. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
Borussia Dortmund have a healthy lead on the head-to-head record having copped 11 wins in 28 meetings while Hoffenheim has just seven victories under their belt. However, it is important to put into consideration that Hoffenheim haven't lost in any of their last three travels to Dortmund, the most recent being a 2-2 drawback in February.
Dortmund keen to get back on winning ways
It wasn't being the most pleasant past seven days for Marco Rose and his troops having endured two straight losses. First, they failed to capitalize on Bayern's poor start to the season with the Bavarians handing them a 3-1 loss in the German Super Cup last week. Four days later, their woes continued - this time in the Bundesliga- as they were shocked by Freiburg. The home side was two ahead at the 53rd-minute mark thanks to goals from Grifo and Sallai. Unsurprisingly, there was a fightback from the Yellow and Black who pulled a goal back with half an hour remaining, however, this would spell their first league loss of the season. As such, they would now need to get back to winning ways at the Signal Iduna.
Hoffenheim head into this game in an unfamiliar position as they currently sit in second place with just two games played. They're one of the five teams who are still unbeaten in the league, however, they have the superior better goal difference amongst these sides having netted six goals. Nonetheless, they were held by Union Berlin last weekend with both sides sharing the spoils in a four-goal thriller.
Dortmund vs Hoffenheim Team News
Dortmund possible starting XI:
Kobel; Schulz, Hummels, Akanji, Passlack; Witsel, Bellingham; Reyna, Reus,; Malen, Haaland
Hoffenheim possible starting XI:
Baumann; Raum, Vogt, Posch, Akpoguma; Rudy, Stiller; Baumgartner, Larsen; Dabbur, Kramaric
Dortmund vs Hoffenheim Prediction: 2-1
We expect a highly competitive matchup this Friday given Hoffenheim's decent start to the season. However, given Dortmund's home record, we would be backing them to get back to winning ways this Friday.
