Get the Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund confirmed lineups, match prediction, team news, and latest betting odds ahead of this key Bundesliga showdown.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Bundesliga |
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Match Date | Saturday 5 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 14:30 UK time |
Venue | SNP Arena |
The starting lineups for the Bundesliga fixture between Hoffenheim and Borussia Dortmund have been confirmed.
Hoffenheim Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI: Oliver Baumann, Vladimír Coufal, Ozan Kabak, Albian Hajdari, Mats Rots, Patrick Wimmer, Leon Avdullahu, Wouter Burger, Adam Daghim, Tim Lemperle, Adam Hlozek
Substitutes: Andrej Kramaric, Bambasé Conté, Robin Hranác, Max Moerstedt, Luca Philipp, Valentin Gendrey, Bernardo, Nathan De Cat, Cajetan Lenz
Borussia Dortmund Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI: Gregor Kobel, Waldemar Anton, Joane Gadou, Filippo Mane, Julian Ryerson, Felix Nmecha, Jobe Bellingham, Daniel Svensson, Maximilian Beier, Konstantinos Karetsas, Serhou Guirassy
Substitutes: Carney Chukwuemeka, Kauã Prates, Luca Reggiani, Mathis Albert, Ethan Nwaneri, Marcel Sabitzer, Fábio Silva, Joey Veerman, Alexander Meyer
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Immediate Reaction
Hoffenheim
Hoffenheim deploy a 4-4-2 setup with Oliver Baumann starting in goal behind a defensive line of Vladimír Coufal, Ozan Kabak, Albian Hajdari, and Mats Rots. Patrick Wimmer and Adam Daghim provide attacking width from midfield alongside central duo Leon Avdullahu and Wouter Burger, while Tim Lemperle partners Adam Hlozek in the forward line.
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation with Gregor Kobel between the posts behind a back three of Waldemar Anton, Joane Gadou, and Filippo Mane. Julian Ryerson and Daniel Svensson take up the wing-back positions flanking Felix Nmecha and Jobe Bellingham in midfield, with Maximilian Beier and Konstantinos Karetsas operating behind central striker Serhou Guirassy.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Reactive Bet Builder
This four-leg bet builder features Serhou Guirassy to score anytime and Andrej Kramaric to record over 1.5 player shots, combined with cards for both Ozan Kabak and Bernardo.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Borussia Dortmund are tipped as favourites heading into the clash, having won their last three league matches and scored at least two goals in 18 of their last 21 Bundesliga fixtures. Hoffenheim have also seen frequent high-scoring affairs, pointing to an entertaining matchup where Dortmund hold the edge.
Score Prediction: 1-2
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