1899 Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund

1899 Hoffenheim

Bundesliga

2 - 1

PreZero Arena

Referee: Daniel Siebert, Germany

Borussia Dortmund

League: Bundesliga

Venue: PreZero Arena

Referee: Daniel Siebert, Germany

1899 Hoffenheim

Match Timeline

Borussia Dortmund

0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'

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Main Prediction

Away Win

Confidence 92%

1X2

Away Win

BTTS

BTTS Yes

Over/Under 2.5

Over 2.5

Probability Model

Home 29.4%

X 8%

Away 62.6%

1X 37.4%

X2 70.6%

12 92%

Tactical Setup

1899 Hoffenheim formation 3-4-1-2

Borussia Dortmund formation 3-5-2

1899 Hoffenheim missing 3

Borussia Dortmund missing 3

Key Squad Notes

1899 Hoffenheim scorers Andrej Kramarić (10 goals), F. Asllani (9 goals), Grischa Prömel (7 goals)

1899 Hoffenheim creators B. Toure (8 assists), Vladimír Coufal (7 assists), F. Asllani (6 assists)

1899 Hoffenheim key absences V. Gendrey, K. Machida, A. Hlozek

Borussia Dortmund scorers S. Guirassy (13 goals), M. Beier (8 goals), J. Brandt (7 goals)

Borussia Dortmund creators J. Ryerson (12 assists), F. Silva (6 assists), M. Beier (4 assists)

Borussia Dortmund key absences E. Can, F. Nmecha, K. Adeyemi

Head-to-Head Snapshot

1899 Hoffenheim and Borussia Dortmund have faced each other 5 times recently.

Quick Insight

1X2: Away Win

BTTS: BTTS Yes

Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5

Highest model probability: 12 (92%)

Predicted formations: 1899 Hoffenheim 3-4-1-2 / Borussia Dortmund 3-5-2

Missing players: 1899 Hoffenheim 3, Borussia Dortmund 3

H2H summary: 1899 Hoffenheim wins 2, draws 1, Borussia Dortmund wins 2

Match Analysis

1899 Hoffenheim are currently 6 in the standings with 51 points from 29 matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 15 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses, while the 57:43 goal ratio supports the view of poor form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on Andrej Kramarić (10 goals), F. Asllani (9 goals), Grischa Prömel (7 goals), with creative support from B. Toure (8 assists), Vladimír Coufal (7 assists), F. Asllani (6 assists), and defensively they have been quite vulnerable. At home, their split return of 8 wins, 1 draws, and 5 losses fits a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Stylistically, they usually display balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with V. Gendrey, K. Machida, A. Hlozek unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

Operating from 2 place with 64 points from 29 games, Borussia Dortmund bring one of the stronger season profiles into this match. They have recorded 19 wins, 7 draws, and 3 losses, with a 60:29 goal return and very strong form with results showing strong momentum. In attack they lean heavily on S. Guirassy (13 goals), M. Beier (8 goals), J. Brandt (7 goals), with creative support from J. Ryerson (12 assists), F. Silva (6 assists), M. Beier (4 assists), while defensively they have looked fairly stable. Away from home, the split of 8 wins, 5 draws, and 1 losses supports the view of a very strong split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their football identity still points toward balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with E. Can, F. Nmecha, K. Adeyemi unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

Looking at the broader profile of both teams, this encounter highlights two sides with a fairly similar football identity. Both teams have notable availability concerns, so squad depth and in-game adjustments could matter more than usual. Taken together, the balance of indicators still supports Away Win, with the defensive lean favoring Borussia Dortmund. The attacking numbers of both teams point toward a more open scoring environment.This game has the potential to be open, with both sides capable of creating several scoring chances. Borussia Dortmund look sharper on recent form, and that momentum could be important in key phases of the match. The season profile of both teams suggests a matchup where long-term consistency matters, but does not fully remove the possibility of swings in momentum on the day. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with 1899 Hoffenheim expected to line up in 3-4-1-2 and Borussia Dortmund in 3-5-2, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Borussia Dortmund having the stronger overall control. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent.

Statistics

1899 Hoffenheim Stat Borussia Dortmund

4 Shots on Goal 3

4 Shots off Goal 3

13 Total Shots 8

5 Blocked Shots 2

8 Shots insidebox 6

5 Shots outsidebox 2

14 Fouls 11

4 Corner Kicks 3

6 Offsides 3

46% Ball Possession 54%

2 Yellow Cards 3

0 Red Cards 0

2 Goalkeeper Saves 2

381 Total passes 436

309 Passes accurate 359

81% Passes % 82%

2.25 expected_goals 0.70

0 goals_prevented 0

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Lineups

1899 Hoffenheim

Formation

Borussia Dortmund

6.2

O. Baumann

7.2

V. Coufal

6.3

O. Kabak

7.2

A. Hajdari

7.2

↓

Bernardo

7.3

L. Avdullahu

7.2

↓

W. Burger

7.3

⚽ 2

A. Kramaric

6.2

F. Asllani

6.5

↓

B. Toure

6.5

↓

T. Lemperle

7.0

G. Kobel

6.3

↓

N. Sule

7.3

W. Anton

6.9

N. Schlotterbeck

7.3

J. Ryerson

6.6

↓

M. Sabitzer

6.5

J. Bellingham

6.6

↓

D. Svensson

6.2

C. Chukwuemeka

6.5

M. Beier

6.2

↓

F. Silva

1899 Hoffenheim 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

O. Baumann

V. Coufal

O. Kabak

A. Hajdari

Bernardo

↓ 72'

L. Avdullahu

W. Burger

↓ 60' 🟨 31'

A. Kramaric

⚽ 42' ⚽ 90'

F. Asllani

B. Toure

↓ 60'

T. Lemperle

↓ 82'

Substitutes

L. Philipp

I. Bebou

A. Prass

↑ 60' 🟨 77'

R. Hranac

↑ 72'

M. Damar

M. Moerstedt

↑ 82'

K. Akpoguma

G. Promel

↑ 60'

C. Campbell

Borussia Dortmund 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

G. Kobel

N. Sule

↓ 42'

W. Anton

N. Schlotterbeck

🟨 84'

J. Ryerson

🟨 90+7'

M. Sabitzer

↓ 71'

J. Bellingham

D. Svensson

↓ 71'

C. Chukwuemeka

M. Beier

F. Silva

↓ 60'

Substitutes

A. Meyer

F. Mane

S. Inacio

↑ 71' 🟨 90+10'

M. Albert

J. Brandt

↑ 71'

S. Guirassy

⚽ 87' ↑ 60'

R. Bensebaini

🎯 87' ↑ 42'

S. Ozcan

Y. Couto

Missing Players

1899 Hoffenheim 3 missing

V. Gendrey

Missing Fixture Ankle Injury

OUT

K. Machida

Missing Fixture Knee Injury

OUT

A. Hlozek

Missing Fixture Calf Injury

OUT

Borussia Dortmund 3 missing

E. Can

Missing Fixture Knee Injury

OUT

F. Nmecha

Missing Fixture Knee Injury

OUT

K. Adeyemi

Missing Fixture Muscle Injury

OUT

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