1899 Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund

1899 Hoffenheim opened their league campaign with a narrow defeat against 1. FC Köln. Their recent form across all competitions shows three wins, one draw, and two losses, with the side showing a recent improvement in home form by winning their last two matches at the SNP Arena. Borussia Dortmund began their league season with a victory against Hamburger SV. Their overall form also stands at three wins, one draw, and two losses, and they enter this contest unbeaten in their two most recent away matches.

The recent history between these two clubs sees Borussia Dortmund holding a slight edge. In their two most recent meetings, Dortmund secured a victory in an away encounter during the previous season, while the other match ended in a draw.

• Borussia Dortmund have six players ruled out and one in doubt for this fixture.
• 1899 Hoffenheim have two players listed as in doubt.
• 1899 Hoffenheim have won their last two home matches in all competitions.
• Borussia Dortmund are unbeaten in their last two away matches.

Borussia Dortmund arrive with a winning start to their league season and have shown positive form on the road recently. While 1899 Hoffenheim have found some rhythm at home, the significant number of absences reported for the visitors may impact their preparation. The match looks set to be a competitive encounter between two sides with similar recent overall records.