The Matchday 13 Bundesliga clash between Borussia Dortmund and Hoffenheim will take place on December 7 at Signal Iduna Park. Borussia Dortmund vs. Hoffenheim: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Borussia Dortmund
In the last round, Niko Kovac's side secured a 2-1 away victory over Bayer. As a result, Borussia Dortmund achieved only their third win in the last seven Bundesliga matches (3 draws, 1 loss). Additionally, the team extended their scoring streak in the league to 20 matches, although they scored more than one goal for just the second time in the previous seven encounters. With 25 points, the club is positioned third in the league standings.
- The club has won 7 of their last 9 home matches in the Bundesliga.
- No more than three goals have been scored in 5 of their last 6 home league games.
- Borussia has kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 7 home Bundesliga matches.
Predicted lineup for Borussia Dortmund (3-4-3)
Gregor Kobel – Aaron Anselmino, Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck – Julian Ryerson, Felix Nmecha, Julian Brandt, Daniel Svensson – Marcel Sabitzer, Karim Adeyemi, Serhou Guirassy.
Defender Niklas Süle will miss the game due to injury.
Hoffenheim
Christian Ilzer's side confidently defeated Augsburg 3-0 at home in the last round. As a result, Hoffenheim secured their fifth win in the last six Bundesliga matches, scoring exactly three goals in each of those victories. Additionally, the team managed to keep a clean sheet for only the second time this season. With 23 points, Hoffenheim is in fifth place in the standings.
- The club is unbeaten in their last eight away Bundesliga matches (4 wins, 4 draws).
- The team has scored at least two goals in 7 of their last 9 away league games.
- Both teams have scored in 9 of Hoffenheim's last 10 away Bundesliga matches.
Predicted lineup for Hoffenheim (4-4-2)
Oliver Baumann – Bernardo, Albian Hajdari, Robin Granach, Vladimir Coufal – Bazoumana Toure, Wouter Burger, Leon Avdullahu, Grischa Prömel – Fisnik Asllani, Tim Lemperle.
Defender Koki Matida is injured.
Match Prediction: Borussia Dortmund vs. Hoffenheim
Both teams aim to compete for the highest positions this season, making the outcome of this head-to-head crucial for their league ambitions. Therefore, I expect an active game from both sides. Dortmund generally shows high scoring ability at home: in their last 25 home Bundesliga matches, Borussia failed to score only once. In 17 of those matches, they scored at least twice.
Hoffenheim prefers attacking football even on the road and is effective in creating chances. In their last ten away league matches, the team has not left the field without scoring, and in seven of those encounters, they netted at least two goals. However, they rarely avoid defensive mistakes: Hoffenheim has conceded in 10 of their last 11 away Bundesliga matches.
I expect a high-scoring game from both opponents, and my prediction: Total over 2.5 goals and both teams to score – yes
