1899 Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction: Dortmund will go top

1899 Hoffenheim go toe-to-toe with Borussia Dortmund in the Sinsheim stadium. The visitors are coming into this with an excellent record from their previous matches and the hosts have been in poor form and are in search of a win. Hoffenheim have not won in their last 7 matches in all competitions, and a win here would mean they get to survive from dropping into the relegation zone. Dortmund also have all to play for here, as they are now level on points with Bayern Munich.

Hoffenheim have been in very poor form and they are likely to continue that way for some time. They lost their last match against Augsburg away from home, and they have lost their last 5 matches in all competitions. They have not recorded a win in 8 matches and are without a clean sheet in 19 matches. In 9/10 matches, Hoffenheim have seen more than 2.5 goals and both teams scoring. Hoffenheim have also conceded first in 5/5 matches and lost the first half in 4/5 matches. In 9/10 matches, Hoffenheim have seen less than 4.5 cards shown.

Hoffenheim are in 15th spot and 2 points away from the relegation zone. They have 19 points after recording 5 wins, 4 draws and 12 losses. At home, Hoffenheim are in 17th, with 3 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats in 11 matches.

Borussia Dortmund have proved their title credentials after putting up an excellent display in recent matches. Borussia Dortmund have equal points with Bayern Munich and every point is crucial for their title bid. Borussia Dortmund have 10 wins in a row in all competitions. They have also opened scoring in 6/6 matches. On the table, Borussia Dortmund are in second place, with 43 points. They have 14 wins, 1 draw and 6 losses, and their goal ratio is 44:27. Away from home, Borussia Dortmund are ranked 3rd in the league. They have 6 wins and 5 losses in 11 away matches, that is 18 points. Their goal ratio away from home is 16:17 goals.

Hoffenheim have faced Borussia Dortmund 20 times throughout their history. Borussia Dortmund have 10 wins, while Hoffenheim have 3 wins and 7 matches ended in a draw. Head to Head stats shows Dortmund have won the last 3 matches against Hoffenheim and have not lost in their last 5 matches. Hoffenheim are also without a clean sheet in the last 5 meetings against Dortmund and in 6/8 matches, both teams have played more than 2.5 goals. Borussia Dortmund has scored first in their last 5 matches and in 5/7 matches, less than 10.5 corners have been played.

Dortmund are going all out for the title and there is a huge confidence in the German side. They know how important it is to thump poor teams such as Hoffenheim and I think they will do just that here. Hoffenheim look to be heading down to the relegation zone and it is unfortunate to meet a strong opponent at this point of the season. Dortmund should comfortably grab a win in this match and go top of the Bundesliga.

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