Borussia Dortmund vs 1899 Hoffenheim Prediction - Bundesliga

CTVX•December 7, 2025 08:27

Borussia Dortmund host 1899 Hoffenheim at their SIGNAL IDUNA PARK stadium, with both teams in good form, promising a thrilling clash for a top Bundesliga contender.

The battle for the top spots in the Bundesliga.

At 23:30 on December 7th, 2025, the SIGNAL IDUNA PARK stadium will host a highly anticipated clash between Borussia Dortmund and 1899 Hoffenheim. This match is crucial as both teams are fiercely competing for a top spot in the Bundesliga standings.

Position on the leaderboard

Borussia Dortmund currently sit in third place with 25 points. Meanwhile, 1899 Hoffenheim are close behind in fifth place with 23 points. A win would solidify the home team's position, while three points for the away team would allow them to overtake their rivals in the standings.

Recent form

The home team is in stable form in the Bundesliga with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 matches. Dortmund's strength is clearly demonstrated at home, where they remain unbeaten since the start of the season with 3 wins and 2 draws.

On the visitors' side, 1899 Hoffenheim is also having an equally impressive performance with 4 wins and 1 draw in the last 5 rounds. Notably, they have not lost a single away game this season, a record that shows the resilience and toughness of this team.

History of confrontations

Looking at the last five encounters, the advantage is leaning towards Borussia Dortmund. The yellow-and-black team has won three times, while 1899 Hoffenheim has only won once, and the remaining match ended in a draw. Matches between the two teams are usually open and high-scoring.

Force situation

Both teams have some unfortunate absences ahead of this important match.

Borussia Dortmund

  • N. Sule:Absent due to a toe injury.

1899 Hoffenheim

  • K. Machida:Absent due to a knee injury.

Match analysis

With home advantage and a better head-to-head record, Borussia Dortmund are considered the favorites. However, 1899 Hoffenheim's excellent away form presents a significant challenge. The match is predicted to be closely contested and could end in a draw or a narrow victory for the home team.

Team lineup updated at 22:53 on 07/12/2025

Official lineup

Borussia Dortmund

Diagram: 3-4-2-1

CoachNiko Kovač

Starting lineup:

  • 1. Gregor Kobel (G)
  • 28. Aarón Anselmino (D)
  • 3. Waldemar Anton (D)
  • 4. Nico Schlotterbeck (D)
  • 2. Yan Couto (M)
  • 20. Marcel Sabitzer (M)
  • 8. Felix Nmecha (M)
  • 24. Daniel Svensson (M)
  • 27. Karim Adeyemi (F)
  • 10. Julian Brandt (F)
  • 9. Serhou Guirassy (F)

Substitutes:

  • 33. Alexander Meyer
  • 26. Julian Ryerson
  • 23. Emre Can
  • 5. Ramy Bensebaini
  • 17. Carney Chukwuemeka
  • 7. Jobe Bellingham
  • 13. Pascal Groß
  • 14. Maximilian Beier
  • 21. Fábio Silva

1899 Hoffenheim

Diagram: 4-3-1-2

CoachChristian Ilzer

Starting lineup:

  • 1. Oliver Baumann (G)
  • 34. Vladimír Coufal (D)
  • 2. Robin Hranáč (D)
  • 21. Albian Hajdari (D)
  • 13. Bernardo (D)
  • 6. Grischa Prömel (M)
  • 7. Leon Avdullahu (M)
  • 18. Wouter Burger (M)
  • 11. Fisnik Asllani (M)
  • 29. Bazoumana Touré (F)
  • 19. Tim Lemperle (F)

Substitutes:

  • 37. Luca Philipp
  • 15. Valentin Gendrey
  • 5. Ozan Kabak
  • 22. Alexander Pray
  • 17. Umut Tohumcu
  • 27. Andrej Kramarić
  • 23. Adam Hložek
  • 9. Ihlas Bebou
  • 33. Max Moerstedt

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