Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund: Bundesliga Prediction (April 26, 2025)

On April 26, 2025, at 18:30 Astana time, Hoffenheim will host Borussia Dortmund in a Bundesliga matchup. The formidable “Black and Yellows” travel to the small town of Sinsheim aiming to secure three points against the local side. Bookmakers believe they have a good chance to do so. Let’s review both teams’ recent form and give our prediction.

Hoffenheim

In their last outing, Christian Ilzer’s side played a spirited game against Freiburg but ultimately lost 2-3. Marius Bülter and Andrej Kramarić scored – both strikers are in form, but it wasn’t enough to get points. After 30 rounds, Hoffenheim sit in 15th place, with a comfortable eight-point cushion above the relegation zone. While a drop seems unlikely, they can’t relax – their remaining schedule includes Borussia Mönchengladbach, Wolfsburg, and Bayern Munich after Dortmund.

Injuries remain a major issue. At least eight players are on the injury list, though some might return for this match. Bishof will definitely miss the game due to yellow card accumulation.

Borussia Dortmund

Last week, the “Black and Yellows” hosted Mönchengladbach and put on a show: they conceded first, then scored three before halftime, and later made things tense again. Final score: 3-2 – Dortmund’s 900th Bundesliga win in history. Coach Niko Kovač emphasized the importance of the victory, especially after the exhausting 3-1 match against Barcelona. Carney Chukwuemeka’s late appearance helped seal the win.

Serhou Guirassy remains their main weapon. But injuries are also affecting Dortmund. Marcel Sabitzer is likely out, Maximilian Beier is doubtful, and key defender Nico Schlotterbeck is ruled out for the season.

Stats and Head-to-Head

In their last five meetings, Dortmund lead with three wins. However, they haven’t beaten Hoffenheim in the last two matches – one loss and one draw.

Prediction

This game looks likely to be open and high-scoring. Both teams have attacking firepower, but neither defense is convincing. Our prediction: over 3 total goals at odds of 1.67.