Get the latest TSG Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund prediction, confirmed lineups, betting tips, and odds breakdown ahead of this German Bundesliga clash.
TSG Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Match Summary
Competition | German Bundesliga |
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Match Date | Saturday 5 September 2026 |
Match Time | 14:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | SNP Arena |
Borussia Dortmund travel to the SNP Arena in fine early-season nick, and this TSG Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund clash in the German Bundesliga looks tailor-made for goals.
Hoffenheim head into their first home outing of the campaign smarting from a 3-2 away defeat at 1. FC Köln, a messy opener that left them chasing after leading twice.
Dortmund arrive on the back of a 2-0 home win over Hamburger SV, then followed that with a 5-0 DFB-Pokal thumping of HEBC Hamburg. They look ruthless in front of goal.
Both teams have scored in five of the last six meetings between these sides in the Bundesliga, and this fixture rarely disappoints for those wanting goals.
TSG Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Form
Hoffenheim opened the Bundesliga with a 3-2 loss at 1. FC Köln, Adam Daghim and Ozan Kabak netting before they were pegged back late. There have been over 2.5 goals in eight of their last nine league games, so their matches stay open. Tim Lemperle returns from suspension to lead the line.
Dortmund are flying, winning their last three Bundesliga matches and scoring at least twice in 18 of their last 21 league games. They beat Hamburger SV 2-0 through Serhou Guirassy and Giannis Konstantelias, then hammered HEBC Hamburg 5-0 in the DFB-Pokal. Guirassy is the man they lean on.
TSG Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
TSG Hoffenheim: Alexander Prass (Injured/doubtful), Andrej Kramaric (Injured/doubtful)
Borussia Dortmund: Nico Schlotterbeck (Injured/out), Jaime Lerma (Injured/out), Giannis Konstantelias (Injured/out), Ramy Bensebaini (Injured/doubtful), Samuel Inácio (Suspended)
TSG Hoffenheim
Tim Lemperle is available again after serving his suspension and is expected to come straight back into the attack in place of Bambase Conte. Hoffenheim are sweating on the fitness of Alexander Prass and Andrej Kramaric, both rated doubtful for this one.
Borussia Dortmund
Dortmund are without the suspended Samuel Inácio following his red card against Hamburg. Giannis Konstantelias is out with a cruciate ligament tear suffered on his league debut, while Ramy Bensebaini is a doubt as he works back from a rib injury. Nico Schlotterbeck and Jaime Lerma are also sidelined.
TSG Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Predicted Lineup
TSG Hoffenheim
Formation: 4-4-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Baumann; Coufal, Kabak, Hajdari, Bernardo; Wimmer, Burger, Avdullahu, Daghim; Lemperle, Hlozek
Borussia Dortmund
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Kobel; Reggiani, Anton, Gadou; Ryerson, Bellingham, Nmecha, Svensson; Beier, Karetsas; Guirassy
TSG Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Key Stats & Match Facts
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in eight of Hoffenheim's last nine games in the Bundesliga.
Hoffenheim have seen over 2.5 goals in their last three home matches against Borussia Dortmund in all competitions.
Borussia Dortmund have scored at least two goals in 18 of their last 21 matches in the Bundesliga.
Borussia Dortmund have won their last three matches in the Bundesliga.
Both teams have scored in five of the last six meetings between Hoffenheim and Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga.
TSG Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Dortmund carry the greater threat and are the favourites here, priced at 6/4 with Ladbrokes and Coral, and we see them edging a high-scoring afternoon. Our prediction is a 2-1 away win, with goals at both ends. That TSG Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund prediction reflects a leaky Hoffenheim defence up against a ruthless Dortmund attack.
Best Bets
Over 3.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The numbers point to a shootout, with a projected 3.96 total goals in this fixture. With Hoffenheim shipping goals and Dortmund banging them in, the two teams look set to sail past this line.
Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. Both teams to score lands at around a 74% implied probability here, backed by projected totals of 1.84 for Hoffenheim and 2.12 for Dortmund. Hoffenheim found the net twice against Köln, and Dortmund's attack needs no introduction.
TSG Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Bet Builder
Our four-leg TSG Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund bet builder tips lean on a feisty, high-scoring fixture: Ozan Kabak and Bernardo Junior to be carded, Andrej Kramaric over 1.5 shots and Serhou Guirassy to score anytime.
Ozan Kabak has been carded in three of his last five appearances in this fixture in the Bundesliga, and the match is a scrappy one that regularly sees cards flying.
Bernardo has been carded in two of his last three outings when facing Dortmund in the Bundesliga, another home defender likely to be in the referee's book.
Andrej Kramaric has attempted 2+ shots in eight of his last 10 Bundesliga meetings with Dortmund, so over 1.5 shots looks a strong shout if he features.
Serhou Guirassy has scored in two of his last three appearances against Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga, and he is the obvious man to lead Dortmund's line here.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 47/1 and is as short as 22/1 elsewhere.
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TSG Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Talking Points
This is a milestone afternoon in the Dortmund dugout, with the trip to Hoffenheim marking a 50th Bundesliga match in charge. The away side are the fifth-ranked team for form, sitting well above 14th-placed Hoffenheim, and the numbers back a comfortable favourite. Discipline is the sub-plot worth watching, though. Hoffenheim have received 2+ cards in 10 of their last 10 matches vs Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, and there have been 5+ cards in five of the last six meetings between these two sides in the Bundesliga. Expect a physical, ill-tempered game with Serhou Guirassy leading the line for the visitors.
TSG Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Predictions FAQs
When is the TSG Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund German Bundesliga game?
The match takes place on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 14:30 UK time.
Where is TSG Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund being played?
The match is being played at the SNP Arena.
What competition is TSG Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund in?
The fixture is being played in the German Bundesliga.
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