Borussia Dortmund - Hoffenheim prediction, H2H and probable lineups - December 7, 2025
One of the standout fixtures of Bundesliga matchday 13 will take place this Sunday at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, where the hosts Borussia Dortmund welcome Hoffenheim. I suggest a bet on goals in this clash, as the odds for a high-scoring affair look very promising.
Match preview
Dortmund claimed a crucial away win against direct rivals Bayer in the previous round. That victory not only secured all three points but also helped solidify their place in the top three. Despite some issues with finishing, the team continues to showcase top-level football on their home turf.
At home, Borussia are traditionally a force to be reckoned with—seven wins in their last nine matches, consistent attacking output, and minimal defensive slip-ups. Their backline is particularly reliable at Signal Iduna Park: five clean sheets in their last seven Bundesliga home games speak volumes.
Hoffenheim are currently in excellent form—five wins in their last six matches, including a confident 3-0 demolition of Augsburg in the previous round. The team is firing on all cylinders, playing bold, attacking football, especially in the final third, and in nearly every victory they’ve netted three times.
On the road, Hoffenheim play with courage and confidence, boasting an impressive eight-match unbeaten run away from home. They score plenty, but their defense remains vulnerable—almost every away game features errors that opponents are quick to punish. Against Dortmund, this style could be both an opportunity and a risk.
Probable lineups
- Borussia Dortmund: Kobel, Anselmino, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Ryerson, Nmecha, Brandt, Svensson, Sabitzer, Adeyemi, Guirassy
- Hoffenheim: Baumann, Bernardo, Haidari, Granach, Coufal, Toure, Burger, Avdullahu, Promel, Asllani, Lemperle
Match facts and head-to-head
- Borussia have won 7 of their last 9 Bundesliga home matches.
- Hoffenheim are unbeaten in their last 8 Bundesliga away games.
- Both teams have scored in 9 of Hoffenheim’s last 10 away fixtures.
Prediction
We have two sides with a clear attacking philosophy, which makes this encounter a likely candidate for a high-scoring spectacle. Borussia are consistently strong at home, while Hoffenheim aren’t afraid to attack on their travels, making up for defensive lapses with aggressive pressing and rapid transitions. With these dynamics, it’s hard to expect a goalless game—most likely, both teams will find the net and the total goals will surpass 2.5.
