Dortmund are targeting a second consecutive victory: Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund prediction
The second-round Bundesliga match between Hoffenheim and Borussia Dortmund will take place on 5 September at the PreZero Arena. The hosts began the season with a defeat, while Niko Kovač's side have already collected three points and will be looking to continue their positive start.
Hoffenheim: led twice but still ended up empty-handed
Christian Ilzer's side began the season confidently with a 4-0 win over Erzgebirge Aue in the German Cup, but lost 3-2 to Köln in the opening Bundesliga round. Hoffenheim took the lead twice through Adam Daghim and Ozan Kabak but failed to hold on to their advantage.
Home advantage could help them bounce back, although the recent head-to-head record is not particularly encouraging. Hoffenheim have won only one of their last four matches against Dortmund.
Borussia Dortmund: confident start and two clean-sheet victories
Niko Kovač's side opened the league campaign with a 2-0 victory over Hamburg, with both goals coming before the break. Serhou Guirassy and Giannis Konstantelias were on target.
Borussia then thrashed HEBC 5-0 in the German Cup and recorded consecutive clean sheets for the first time since February. However, the squad situation remains difficult, with the visitors missing several important players in defence and midfield.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Hoffenheim lost their opening Bundesliga match 3-2.
- Borussia have won their last two competitive matches by an aggregate score of 7-0.
- Dortmund have won two of the last three head-to-head meetings.
The visitors look more consistent at the start: Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund prediction
Hoffenheim are capable of scoring and have already shown that they can create chances, but their defence looked far too vulnerable against Köln. Against Dortmund's higher-quality attack, those mistakes could prove costly.
Despite their personnel problems, Borussia currently look more composed and confident. A tight contest with a narrow advantage for the visitors appears to be the most likely outcome.
