Hoffenheim host Borussia Dortmund in their first home game of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season. The hosts are looking to bounce back from a 3-2 opening-day defeat at Cologne, while Dortmund aim to make it two wins from two after a solid 2-0 victory over Hamburg.
Form & Context
- Hoffenheim: Lost 3-2 at Cologne despite creating chances. They tend to play open, high-scoring football (many recent games over 2.5 goals).
- Borussia Dortmund: Won 2-0 at home to Hamburg but lost new signing Giannis Konstantelias to a serious ACL injury on debut. They remain unbeaten so far and historically dominate this fixture.
Dortmund have generally had the upper hand in recent meetings, though Hoffenheim won the corresponding fixture 2-1 last season.
Team News
Hoffenheim
Doubts over Fisnik Asllani (knee) and Alexander Prass (muscle). Tim Lemperle is available again after suspension.
Likely shape (4-2-3-1 or 4-4-2): Baumann; Coufal, Kabak, Hajdari, Bernardo; Avdullahu, Burger; Wimmer/Conté, Daghim, Lemperle/Hložek.
Borussia Dortmund
Major absences: Giannis Konstantelias (ACL – long-term), Samuele Inácio (suspended), Nico Schlotterbeck (ankle), Emre Can (knee), Justin Lerma (muscle). Ramy Bensebaini is a doubt (ribs).
Likely shape (3-4-2-1 or similar): Kobel; Gadou/Svensson, Anton, Svensson; Ryerson, Nmecha, Bellingham, Beier; Karetsas, Sabitzer; Guirassy.
Key Outlook
Hoffenheim will try to make it an open, attacking contest at home. Dortmund have superior individual quality (Guirassy, Bellingham, Sabitzer, Karetsas) but are missing several defensive options and a key summer signing. Goals are expected at both ends.
Prediction
Hoffenheim 1-2 Borussia Dortmund
Dortmund should have enough quality to edge a competitive, high-scoring game and continue their perfect start, despite the absences.