Borussia Dortmund – Hoffenheim

Following their dismantling by Borussia Munich in the German Super Cup, Borussia Dortmund disappointed in their 2-1 defeat to Freiburg. They have another tough task on their hands as the unbeaten Hoffenheim makes the trip to the Signal Iduna Park for this Friday night fixture. After impressing in Marco Rose first two matches in charge, Borussia Dortmund returned to its old ways.

Hoffenheim are one of the few sides that continue to haunt Der BVB at the Signal Iduna Park. Their last three trips in the Bundesliga has seen them claim two draws and a victory. While Dortmund has stuttered, the visitors have remained unbeaten in their last nine German top-flight outings, the best current unbeaten run in Bundesliga.

All four of Dortmund’s competitive outings in the 2021/22 campaign have concluded with an Over 2.5 goals scoreline and this meeting should not be any different. Hoffenheim’s three matches of the campaign have concluded with a similar high scoring goals tally. Moreover, this match has been high scoring historically as well with four of the last five duels finishing with at least three goals for the spectators’ entertainment.