The big picture

Borussia Dortmund come in 2nd on the ladder with 21 points; TSG Hoffenheim are 9th on 12. Borussia Dortmund have the higher position to protect.

Borussia Dortmund are 5–0–3 in Bundesliga 2026-27, averaging 1.8 goals for and 0.8 against.

TSG Hoffenheim are 3–5 in Bundesliga 2026-27, averaging 1.8 goals for and 2 against.

Form

Borussia Dortmund have won three of their last five and most recently beat Real Betis 2–1.

TSG Hoffenheim have won three of their last five and most recently drew with Crystal Palace 1–1.

Head to head

These sides have met 37 times on our records since 2008: Borussia Dortmund 17, TSG Hoffenheim 9, 11 drawn.

Last time out (2026-27), Borussia Dortmund won 3–2 at PreZero Arena.

Biggest margin between these two: TSG Hoffenheim by 4 goals in 2019-20 (4–0).

Players to watch

For Borussia Dortmund, watch Fábio Silva (0.4 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Serhou Guirassy (0.4 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27).

For TSG Hoffenheim, watch Adam Daghim (0.3 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Bambasé Conté (0.3 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27).

At Signal Iduna Park

Borussia Dortmund have won 16 of their last 21 at Signal Iduna Park.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Borussia Dortmund have the edge.