Borussia Dortmund vs Hoffenheim Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Bundesliga 2025-26

The previous outing between these clubs have ended in favour of BVB.

Borussia Dortmund are all set to host TSG Hoffenheim for their matchweek 13 of the 2025-26 Bundesliga. This is going to be an interesting fixture, which will take place at the Signal Iduna Park.

The Black and Yellow are coming in after getting eliminated from the DFB-Pokal. They faced a defeat at the hands of Bayer Leverkusen. Borussia Dortmund have been performing decently in the German league competition. They are in third place on the league table and a win can get them to the second spot.

TSG Hoffenheim secured a 3-0 win against FC Augsburg in their previous Bundesliga fixture. It was a good overall performance by them. The Kraichgauers are in fifth place now in the table and will be looking to continue their positive run of form.

Kick-off:

• Location: Dortmund, Germany
• Stadium: Signal Iduna Park
• Date: Sunday, December 7
• Kick-off Time: 10:00 p.m. IST/ 04:30 p.m. GMT/ 11:30 a.m. ET/ 08:30 a.m. PT
• Referee: Florian Badstübner
• VAR: In use

Form:

Dortmund: D-D-W-W-L

Hoffenheim: D-W-W-D-W

Players to Watch

Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund)

Serhou Guirassy is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for Borussia Dortmund. He will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side secure three points. In 11 Bundesliga appearances this season, he has scored five goals and has an assist to his name.

Fisnik Asllani (Hoffenheim)

Fisnik Asllani is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. He can help his side in the final third and can also control the ball well in the midfield. In 12 league matches this season, he has seven goal contributions and will now be looking to add more to his tally.

Match Facts

• TSG Hoffenheim are undefeated in their last five games.
• Borussia Dortmund have won two of their last five matches.
• BVB have won three of their last five fixtures against the Kraichgauers.

Dortmund vs Hoffenheim: Betting Tips and Odds

• Borussia Dortmund to win @13/20 Betway
• Goals over 3.5 @5/4 Unibet
• Serhou Guirassy to score @5/6 Skybet

Injury and Team News

Niklas Sule is going to sit out for Borussia Dortmund as he is injured.

TSG Hoffenheim will miss out on the services of Hennes Behrens and Koki Machida as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 37

Dortmund won: 18

Hoffenheim won: 8

Draws: 11

Predicted Lineups

Dortmund predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Kobel (GK); Anselmino, Anton, Schlotterbeck; Schlotterbeck, Nmecha, Sabitzer, Svensson; Adeyemi, Brandt; Guirassy

Hoffenheim predicted lineup (4-1-2-1-2)

Baumann (GK); Coufal, Hranac, Hajdari, Bernardo; Avdullahu; Prömel, Burger; Asllani; Lemperle, Touré

Match Prediction

Both of these will be keen for three points here, but Borussia Dortmund are likely to come out on top and defeat TSG Hoffenheim in their upcoming Bundesliga clash.

Prediction: Dortmund 3-2 Hoffenheim

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports, BBC, Amazon 

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes, Canal+

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