Ace Football previews the Bundesliga game between Borussia Dortmund and Hoffenheim who meet up on Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Struggling Hoffenheim are in for a tough assignment, when going up against Borussia Dortmund on Sunday at Signal Iduna Park. With a string of mediocre performances, at best, it would be astounding to see the former take anything from this encounter.
Borussia Dortmund are number 6 in the table on 21 points after 13 matches. Hoffenheim rank as number 14 with 13 points after 13 matches played.
Form: Borussia Dortmund vs Hoffenheim
Borussia Dortmund Form
Borussia Dortmund only managed to finish level twice in the last three matches. They first drew 1-1 against Bayern Munich, followed by another draw. This time 1-1 against Borussia Moenchengladbach, before going down in a 2-3 defeat against Barcelona. Borussia Dortmund have been in potent form at Signal Iduna Park, winning no less than five of the past six Bundesliga matches here. They remained without defeat, as they drew once, hammered in 17 goals while letting in seven.
Hoffenheim Form
Hoffenheim came through the last three games without a win, but still managed to record two draws in this run. They lost 3-0 against Wolfsburg, followed by a 1-1 draw with Freiburg. In their last match, they finished even 0-0 against FC FCSB. Hoffenheim came through their last six away games in the Bundesliga without a single win. Of those six matches, they drew three and lost three in which, they were outscored by eight goals to three.
Betting facts for Borussia Dortmund and Hoffenheim
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Borussia Dortmund and Hoffenheim. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- Borussia Dortmund have won 8 of the last 9 home matches in the Bundesliga while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Borussia Dortmund have won 8 of the last 10 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 9 of the last 11 Borussia Dortmund matches in the Bundesliga, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Borussia Dortmund have won 7 of the last 9 home matches in the Bundesliga and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Borussia Dortmund home matches in the Bundesliga, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 9 Hoffenheim away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Hoffenheim have lost the last 3 away matches in a row while scoring less than 0.5 goals
- In 9 of the last 11 Hoffenheim matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Hoffenheim have lost the last 3 away matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In the last 4 Hoffenheim away matches in the Bundesliga, the sum of goals was under 2.5
Players on top: Borussia Dortmund vs Hoffenheim
Adam Hlozek shows decent form right now for Hoffenheim, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Bundesliga. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Borussia Dortmund, who are strong favourites on Sunday. Siding with Jamie Gittens also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six Bundesliga matches.
Popular markets: Borussia Dortmund vs Hoffenheim
Full-time result
Borussia Dortmund claimed eight wins, drew one and lost one of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Hoffenheim won zero, drew four and lost six of their last 10 games away. Borussia Dortmund have gone through an impressive 10 games without losing even once as the home side.
Both teams to score
Borussia Dortmund scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Interestingly, Hoffenheim scored the opening goal of the match in just two of their last ten games. Borussia Dortmund probably enjoy the prospect of scoring on Sunday, as Hoffenheim managed only two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. The former claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 matches. Borussia Dortmund have scored in 5 consecutive home meetings with Hoffenheim.
Total goals
Borussia Dortmund saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Hoffenheim’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.9 goals in these matches. Borussia Dortmund scored at least one goal in their last 11 matches.
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