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Probable Lineups

Hoffenheim
3-4-2-1
Borussia Dortmund
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(55) 34 Goals 53 (81)
(42) 32 Assists 47 (55)
(6.4) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.6)
28.9 Average Age 29.4
184.4 Average Height (cm) 185.5
(0.8) 1 Shots pg 1.2 (0.9)
(46%) 44% Aerial Duel Success 53% (53%)
(0.5) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.8 (0.8)
(1.1) 1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Hoffenheim
Borussia Dortmund
Player Reason Status Rating
Ermin Bicakcic Out 6
Pavel Kaderábek Out 6.58
Robert Skov Out 6.25
Florian Grillitsch Doubtful 6.87
Marco John Doubtful 6.32
Diadié Samassékou Out 6.68
Player Reason Status Rating
Emre Can Out 6.86
Mateu Morey Out N/A
Giovanni Reyna Doubtful 6.72
Mahmoud Dahoud Doubtful 6.85
Marcel Schmelzer Doubtful N/A

Team News

Hoffenheim
Borussia Dortmund
  • Kasim Adams and Havard Nordtveit are both over the flu, while Diadie Samassekou is in Mali's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations. Pavel Kaderabek is ruled out with a thigh injury.
  • Ermin Bicakcic is still out from ACL trouble and to add insult to injury also has tested positive for COVID as have Florian Grillitsch and Marco John. The Austrian international Grillitsch is the closest to a return.
  • Sebastian Rudy and Christoph Baumgartner have shaken off muscle injuries, while Robert Skov is nearing a return from a thigh injury.
  • Emre Can is ruled out with a muscle injury, while Mo Dahoud has back pain.
  • Dan-Axel Zagadou could return to defence after COVID, while fellow defender Manuel Akanji nears a return from a knee problem. Gio Reyna is not quite match-fit yet.
  • Mateu Morey remains on the sidelines with a serious knee injury. Youssoufa Moukoko is fit after a muscle injury, while former skipper Marcel Schmelzer continues his comeback from a knee injury.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
2 B. Dortmund 22 3 9 69
9 Hoffenheim 13 7 14 46

Prediction

  • Borussia Dortmund have managed to reduce the gap at the top to "only" six points following two league wins to start 2022, including their biggest win of the season last weekend.
  • Dortmund's form on their travels has been the problem though with four away league defeats already, and BVB made a miserable German Cup exit in midweek as well at second-tier St.Pauli.
  • Hoffenheim lost their first game in eight last weekend, but have gained a league-best 15 points from losing positions this season.
  • Dortmund do at least enjoy 24 hours more rest after Tuesday's German Cup embarrassment, while Hoffenheim crashed out themselves the following evening.
  • Given their slight advantage in terms of rest, Dortmund can seal the points with a goal or two from the much-vaunted Erling "Machine" Haaland.
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Hoffenheim
Borussia Dortmund
D. Raum 7.16
A. Kramaric 6.89
F. Grillitsch 6.87
E. Haaland 7.55
M. Reus 7.25
J. Bellingham 7.12
G. Rutter 8
I. Bebou 7
C. Baumgartner 7
E. Haaland 22
M. Reus 9
J. Brandt 9
D. Raum 11
A. Kramaric 9
M. Dabbur 3
M. Reus 12
J. Brandt 8
J. Bellingham 8

Match Forecast

Hoffenheim will make a comeback if they go behind  
Borussia Dortmund will stray offside often  
Borussia Dortmund will score from a fast break situation  
Hoffenheim will be shown a high number of cards  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.