Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund– Match preview and team news | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund will face Hoffenheim in a crucial match on Saturday, as Niko Kovac’s men will secure a spot in next season’s Champions League if they win today.

Dortmund is comfortably in second position in the league with 64 points, eight points ahead of third-placed Stuttgart, while Hoffenheim is in sixth position with 51 points, chasing a top-four spot for next season’s UCL.

Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund – Match preview and team news

Hoffenheim team news

Hoffenheim enters this matchup with a mix of tactical boosts and lingering injury concerns.

Manager Christian Ilzer welcomes back midfield anchor Wouter Burger, who returns to the starting eleven after serving a suspension.

However, the squad remains stretched in defence and attack; Koki Machida continues his long-term recovery from an ACL tear, while Adam Hložek and Valentin Gendrey are ruled out with calf and ankle issues, respectively.

Despite these gaps, the presence of veteran Andrej Kramarić and the returning Burger provides a stable core as Hoffenheim looks to exploit Dortmund’s recent defensive inconsistencies at the PreZero Arena.

Borussia Dortmund team news

Borussia Dortmund’s squad depth will be tested following the confirmation that Karim Adeyemi will miss the clash due to persistent muscular problems.

This setback is offset by the return of striker Serhou Guirassy, who has been cleared to lead the line after recovering from a minor ankle scare.

Manager Niko Kovač also receives a defensive boost with Yan Couto returning to the matchday squad after a muscle strain, while youngster Filippo Mané is back in full training.

Long-term absences continue to plague the midfield, as Emre Can and Felix Nmecha remain out with serious knee injuries.

With Julian Brandt expected to support Guirassy or Fabio Silva upfront, Dortmund aims to maintain its clinical form.

Form

Hoffenheim

TSG Hoffenheim enters Matchday 30 in inconsistent form, currently sitting 6th in the Bundesliga standings with 51 points. They are winless in their last four matches, including a disappointing 1–2 home defeat to Mainz and a recent 2–2 draw against Augsburg. Despite their high-pressure home style, defensive lapses have seen them concede at least two goals in five of their last seven contests.

Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund maintains a strong grip on 2nd place with 64 points, despite a narrow 0–1 loss to Bayer Leverkusen last weekend that snapped a four-game winning streak. Before that, BVB secured back-to-back victories against Stuttgart (2–0) and Hamburg (3–2). They remain a clinical force away from home, having scored in six consecutive away matches while suffering only one defeat in their last five league outings.

Predicted lineups

Hoffenheim: Baumann; Coufal, Hranac, Kabak, Bernardo; Promel, Avdullahu, Burger; Lemperle, Kramaric, Toure

Borussia Dortmund: Kobel; Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Bellingham, Sabitzer, Svensson; Beier, Guirassy, Brandt

How to watch Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund?

In the UK, Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund is shown on Sky Sports, with streaming available on Sky Go.

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