Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Live Stream, Predictions (Apr 26)

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Hoffenheim

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Hoffenheim will be looking for an improved result here after a 3-2 Bundesliga loss in their previous game against Freiburg.

In that match, Hoffenheim had 61% possession and 19 shots at goal with 6 of them on target. For Hoffenheim, the goalscorers were Marius Bülter (45') and Andrej Kramarić (45'). Freiburg had 12 attempts on goal with 6 of them on target. Lucas Höler (28', 57') and Ritsu Doan (36') scored for Freiburg.

It’s been all too rare in recent times where Hoffenheim have kept a clean sheet. The reality is that Hoffenheim have failed to prevent opponents from scoring in 5 of their previous 6 clashes, shipping 9 goals in the process. That sort of trend isn’t assured to be continued into this game, however.

A look at their previous results shows us that Hoffenheim:

• have not been beaten in the league by Borussia Dortmund in their previous 2 games.
• are unbeaten in their previous 4 league matches at home.

Borussia Dortmund

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Borussia Dortmund will go into the encounter after a 3-2 Bundesliga win in the defeat of Borussia Mönchengladbach in their last match.

In that match, Borussia Dortmund managed 60% possession and 14 attempts on goal with 6 on target. For Borussia Dortmund, the goalscorers were Serhou Guirassy (41'), Felix Nmecha (44') and Daniel Svensson (45'). Borussia Monchengladbach got 7 attempts at goal with 3 on target. Ko Itakura (24') and Kevin Stöger (56') scored for Borussia Mönchengladbach.

Illustrating their penchant for productive matches, the back of the net has been hit 26 times in the prior six matches in which Borussia Dortmund have taken to the pitch, making it an average of 4.33 goals for each clash. Their opponents have got 11 of these goals.

Their past results show that Borussia Dortmund:

• haven't been beaten by Hoffenheim in away games against them for the last 4 league matches. A very good run of results for them.
• are unbeaten in their previous 2 league matches away from home.

↔️ Head to head

A look at their prior head to head clashes stretching back to 02/09/2022 shows that Hoffenheim have won 1 of them and Borussia Dortmund 4, with the number of draws being 1.

A combined total of 14 goals were scored between them in this period, with 5 of them from Hoffenheim and 9 netted by Dortmund. That’s an average goals per game of 2.33.

The last league clash featuring these sides was Bundesliga match day 14 on 15/12/2024 and the score finished Borussia Dortmund 1-1 Hoffenheim.

In that game, Borussia Dortmund managed 54% possession and 6 shots on goal with 2 of them on target. Their only player on the scoresheet was Giovanni Reyna (46').

On the other side, Hoffenheim got 12 shots at goal with 1 of them on target. Jacob Bruun Larsen (91') was the scorer.

The referee was Harm Osmers.

ℹ️ Team News: Hoffenheim

Ozan Kabak (Cruciate ligament tear), Alexander Prass (Ankle problems), Diadié Samassékou (Muscle injury), Ihlas Bebou (Knee surgery), Grischa Prömel (Cruciate ligament tear) and Christopher Lenz (Calf injury) won’t be able to feature for Hoffenheim manager Christian Ilzer.

ℹ️ Team News: Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund boss Niko Kovač has to contend with a number of unavailable players. Marcel Sabitzer (Knee medial ligament tear) and Nico Schlotterbeck (Meniscus tear) are not able to play.

⚡ Prediction

We feel that Hoffenheim are likely to breach the defence of this Borussia Dortmund team, although one goal may not quite prevent defeat.

We’re therefore expecting both teams to score in a 1-2 win for Borussia Dortmund at the end of the match. Let’s see what happens here.

📖 ⚽️ What are the best odds for this match?

Checking on the latest odds for this match on the 90 minute result market, putting your money on Hoffenheim is best priced at 4, backing the game finishing all-square is 4.2 & putting your money on the winner to be Borussia Dortmund comes in at 1.73. They’re the best of the market prices offered at present.

Victor Martins, 17:11 22/04/2025