Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction & Betting Tips - Bundesliga
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in Bundesliga Predictions
Hoffenheim will be looking for their first points of the 2026-27 Bundesliga campaign when they host an upbeat Borussia Dortmund on matchday two. This match on Saturday at SNP Arena in Sinsheim between the 12th-placed ‘Kraichgauers’ and the 5th-placed ‘Prussians’ is likely to follow the recent historical trend, and our match prediction is for under 3.5 goals to be scored.
Hoffenheim lost 3-2 to Koln on matchday one to be one of the seven sides to start this campaign with a defeat. Dortmund won 2-0 to be one of the three sides to win with a clean sheet on the opening weekend.
Hoffenheim led twice but failed to hold on to that, eventually losing 3-2 away at Koln last weekend. That marked a second defeat in the last four games for the hosts, who will have to be at their best to win here.
Playing at home could boost their morale, as they won two of their last three home league games (D1).
Dortmund followed the 2-0 home win over Hamburg on matchday one with a 5-0 away win at HEBC Hamburg in the midweek cup game. With four wins in their last five league games (L1), the visitors are making steady progress in this competition.
That could be tested here, though, as Dortmund were beaten in three of their last six league trips.
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Hoffenheim v Borussia Dortmund Best Betting Odds
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2.9 | 3.8 | 2.27 |
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3.07 | 3.96 | 2.29 |
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2.96 | 3.82 | 2.21 |
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2.96 | 3.82 | 2.21 |
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2.96 | 3.86 | 2.19 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Hoffenheim and Borussia Dortmund?
Our prediction for the Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund match is: under 3.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 05/09/2026 between Hoffenheim and Borussia Dortmund in Bundesliga :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 43.8% for a win of Hoffenheim against Borussia Dortmund with odds of 3.07 at 1xbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund is 15.22% with odds of 3.96 at 1xbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 40.98% chance ⭐ for a win of Borussia Dortmund vs Hoffenheim with odds of 2.29 at 1xbet.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Form
Hoffenheim and Borussia Dortmund's standings in the Bundesliga
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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5
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3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 |
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12
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0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 |
Hoffenheim and Borussia Dortmund Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Aug 2026 - Bundesliga
22 Aug 2026 - DFB Pokal
16 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
15 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
7 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
1 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
1 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
29 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
9 May 2026 - Bundesliga
2 May 2026 - Bundesliga
18 Apr 2026 - Bundesliga
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Aug 2026 - Bundesliga
22 Aug 2026 - DFB Pokal
16 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
15 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Sept 2026 - DFB Pokal
29 Aug 2026 - Bundesliga
22 Aug 2026 - German Super Cup
15 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
9 Aug 2026 - Emirates Cup
1 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Aug 2026 - Bundesliga
22 Aug 2026 - German Super Cup
15 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
8 May 2026 - Bundesliga
26 Apr 2026 - Bundesliga
11 Apr 2026 - Bundesliga
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Sept 2026 - DFB Pokal
9 Aug 2026 - Emirates Cup
1 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
29 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
17 %
50 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
18 Apr 2026 - Bundesliga
7 Dec 2025 - Bundesliga
26 Apr 2025 - Bundesliga
15 Dec 2024 - Bundesliga
25 Feb 2024 - Bundesliga
1 Nov 2023 - DFB Pokal
Players list
O. Baumann
DefenderV. Coufal
O. Kabak
A. Hajdari
Bernardo
MidfielderL. Avdullahu
W. Burger
A. Daghim
B. Conte
ForwardP. Wimmer
A. Hlozek
A. Meyer
DefenderW. Anton
F. Mane
D. Svensson
MidfielderM. Sabitzer
J. Veerman
F. Nmecha
ForwardM. Albert
S. Inacio
J. Ryerson
F. Silva
Substitutes
L. Philipp
DefenderN. Abraha
R. Hranac
V. Gendrey
M. Rots
MidfielderN. De Cat
C. Lenz
ForwardA. Kramaric
M. Moerstedt
P. Drewes
DefenderL. Reggiani
K. Prates
K. Gadou
MidfielderK. Karetsas
J. Bellingham
C. Chukwuemeka
ForwardS. Guirassy
M. Beier
Missing players
K. Machida
MidfielderA. Prass
ForwardF. Asllani
N. Schlotterbeck
MidfielderE. Can
G. Konstantelias
J. Lerma
M. Kaba
ForwardS. Inacio
Most goals and assists
Hoffenheim and Borussia Dortmund Stats in Bundesliga
Hoffenheim - Borussia Dortmund Key Points
- Six of Dortmund’s last eight league fixtures produced under 3.5 goals.
- Seven of Hoffenheim’s last 14 Bundesliga games have seen three or fewer goals scored.
- Six of Hoffenheim’s last seven home league games have also seen fewer than four goals scored.
- Seven of Dortmund’s last eight away league games saw fewer than four goals scored.
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Our Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction
After a loss on matchday one, Hoffenheim had enough time to regroup as they look to avoid losing the first two games of a league campaign for the first time since 2016-17. Dortmund, on the other hand, have been clinical in their midweek DFB-Pokal Cup game and will look to continue their winning run.
Six of the last nine matches between these sides in all competitions, including both games in the last league campaign, saw three or fewer goals scored. That could repeat here, and our Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund prediction is under 3.5 goals.
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