Hoffenheim aims to keep their top-four aspirations alive as they face Borussia Dortmund at the PreZero Arena.
Following a 4-2 victory over bottom-placed Heidenheim in early March, Hoffenheim has entered a winless streak spanning four consecutive matches. This difficult period included a significant 5-0 defeat against fellow top-four contenders RB Leipzig, and a subsequent 2-1 loss to Mainz. These results have considerably diminished Die Kraichgauer’s prospects of securing a Champions League spot next season.
With only five games remaining in the current campaign, Christian Ilzer’s team is five points adrift of fourth-placed Leipzig. However, they hold a comfortable position in a Conference League spot, as chasers Eintracht Frankfurt trail by nine points.
Liverpool target Bazoumana Touré is expected to be a key figure in attack. Tim Lemperle and Fisnik Asllani are slated to play in support of the lone striker. Robin Hranáč and Ozan Kabak will form the central defensive partnership.
Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund enters this fixture on the heels of a 1-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen in their most recent outing. Die Werkself secured a narrow victory thanks to a 42nd-minute strike from Robert Andrich. Dortmund had numerous opportunities to equalize and potentially take the lead, but their attackers were unable to convert these chances. Nevertheless, this loss had a minimal impact on Die Borussen‘s league standing, as they remain comfortably in second place, eight points ahead of third-placed Stuttgart.
Kovač will be without Yan Couto and Emre Can due to their respective injuries. Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck, and Ramy Bensebaini are expected to feature in a back-three formation. Serhou Guirassy’s participation is in doubt after he was seen limping from training mid-week.
Predicted Lineups for Hoffenheim vs. Borussia Dortmund
Hoffenheim: Baumann – Coufal, Hranáč, Kabak, Hajdari – Avdullahu – Kramarić, Burger – Lemperle, Asllani, Touré.
Borussia Dortmund: Kobel – Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini – Ryerson, Bellingham, Sabitzer, Svensson – Beier, Silva, Brandt.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund: Team News and Predicted Lineups
Hoffenheim is looking to keep their Champions League hopes alive as they prepare to face Borussia Dortmund at the PreZero Arena.
After securing a 4-2 win against bottom-placed Heidenheim at the start of March, Hoffenheim has experienced a winless streak of four consecutive matches. This period saw them suffer a heavy 5-0 defeat to RB Leipzig, who are also competing for a top-four spot, followed by a 2-1 loss to Mainz. These results have significantly hampered Die Kraichgauer’s chances of qualifying for the Champions League next season.
With only five games left in the current campaign, Christian Ilzer’s side is five points behind fourth-placed Leipzig but is in a secure position for a Conference League spot, with Eintracht Frankfurt trailing nine points behind.
Liverpool-linked Bazoumana Touré will be a player to watch in attack. Tim Lemperle and Fisnik Asllani are expected to start behind the lone striker. Robin Hranáč and Ozan Kabak will form the central defensive pairing.
Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund enters this match following a 1-0 defeat against Bayer Leverkusen in their last game. Die Werkself narrowly beat Niko Kovač’s team thanks to Robert Andrich’s 42nd-minute goal. Dortmund had numerous opportunities to equalize and potentially take the lead, but their attackers were unable to capitalize on them. However, the defeat had little effect on Die Borussen‘s league position, as they are eight points clear of third-placed Stuttgart in second place.
Kovač will be without Yan Couto and Emre Can due to their respective injuries. Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck, and Ramy Bensebaini are expected to feature in a back-three defense. Serhou Guirassy might miss the clash after limping off during training mid-week.
Here are the predicted lineups for the match between Hoffenheim and Borussia Dortmund
Hoffenheim: Baumann – Coufal, Hranáč, Kabak, Hajdari – Avdullahu – Kramarić, Burger – Lemperle, Asllani, Touré.
Borussia Dortmund: Kobel – Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini – Ryerson, Bellingham, Sabitzer, Svensson – Beier, Silva, Brandt.
