Borussia Dortmund vs Hoffenheim Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 German Bundesliga
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THE FACTS
When is Borussia Dortmund vs Hoffenheim on and what time does it start? Borussia Dortmund vs Hoffenheim will take place on Sunday 25th February, 2024 – 16:30 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Borussia Dortmund vs Hoffenheim? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Borussia Dortmund vs Hoffenheim on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to German Bundesliga matches in the UK so it is worth checking their schedule for Borussia Dortmund vs Hoffenheim
Where can I stream Borussia Dortmund vs Hoffenheim in the UK? If televised on Sky Sports, Borussia Dortmund vs Hoffenheim can be streamed live on the Sky Go app
THE LOWDOWN
BORUSSIA DORTMUND
Borussia Dortmund come into this latest encounter on the back of a hard-fought Champions League assignment which saw them draw their round of 16 first-leg against PSV 1-1 in Eindhoven. However, any thoughts about the second-leg will be firmly parked for the time being with all focus on Hoffenheim. With Bayer Leverkusen already winning this past Friday night and second-placed Bayern Munich in action against fourth-placed RB Leipzig on Saturday evening, Dortmund really need to claim three points.
HOFFENHEIM
Hoffenheim’s narrow 0-1 defeat at home to Union Berlin ended a run of three consecutive league draws and leaves them now having not won in their last eight Bundesliga fixtures. This poor run of results has dropped Hoffenheim right out of contention for European football next season, for the time being at least. But an unlikely positive result here would be a huge statement and a reminder that they still have the ability to make a late push for the top six.
THE TEAM NEWS
BORUSSIA DORTMUND
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Meyer; Ryerson, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen; Sabitzer, Ozcan; Malen, Brandt, Sancho; Fullkrug
UNAVAILABLE: Bueno (Injured), Haller (Injured), Kobel (Injured), Nmecha (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Sule (Illness)
HOFFENHEIM
PREDICTED XI (3-4-1-2): Baumann; Kabak, Grillitsch, Brooks; Kaderabek, Tohumcu, Stach, Skov; Kramaric; Weghorst, Beier
UNAVAILABLE: Berisha (Injured), Conte (Illness), John (Injured), Nsoki (Suspended), Promel (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Akpoguma (Injured), Bischof (Illness), Bulter (Injured), Skov (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Even if Borussia Dortmund were to show signs of fatigue the longer this match goes on following their European assignment midweek, they have the strength-in-depth within their squad not to let it have a decisive impact against Hoffenheim. This serves as a free hit for the visitors, who are going through a poor patch but containing this Dortmund side should prove a bridge too far for them. Expect a comprehensive home win here.
TIP: BORUSSIA DORTMUND TO WIN WITH -1 HANDICAP
