Bundesliga Regular Season - 13
Borussia Dortmund 2 - 0 FT 1899 Hoffenheim
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
43' J. Brandt (Y. Couto)
HT
60' N. Schlotterbeck (F. Nmecha)
↓ F. Asllani ↑A. Kramaric 62'
Bernardo 65'
A. Hajdari 68'
↓ T. Lemperle ↑I. Bebou 73'
↓ G. Promel ↑U. Tohumcu 73'
80' ↓ J. Brandt ↑C. Chukwuemeka
80' ↓ K. Adeyemi ↑M. Beier
↓ W. Burger ↑A. Hlozek 80'
↓ B. Toure ↑M. Moerstedt 80'
90' ↓ S. Guirassy ↑F. Silva
90' ↓ F. Nmecha ↑J. Bellingham
90'+3 ↓ Y. Couto ↑J. Ryerson
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Borussia Dortmund
Goalkeepers
Gregor Kobel 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Aarón Anselmino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Waldemar Anton 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Nico Schlotterbeck 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Yan Couto 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
8
Rating
Marcel Sabitzer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felix Nmecha
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Daniel Svensson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Karim Adeyemi
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Julian Brandt
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Serhou Guirassy 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
17%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
BENCH
Alexander Meyer 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Julian Ryerson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramy Bensebaini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emre Can
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carney Chukwuemeka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jobe Bellingham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pascal Groß
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maximilian Beier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fábio Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
1899 Hoffenheim
Goalkeepers
Oliver Baumann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Vladimír Coufal 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Robin Hranáč 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Albian Hajdari
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Bernardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Grischa Prömel 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Leon Avdullahu 
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
73
Passes
5
Duels
Wouter Burger 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
5
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Fisnik Asllani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Forwards
Bazoumana Touré
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Tim Lemperle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
BENCH
Luca Philipp
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Valentin Gendrey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ozan Kabak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexander Prass
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Umut Tohumcu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrej Kramarić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Hložek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ihlas Bebou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Moerstedt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/04/2025 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 2 - 3 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 15/12/2024 | Borussia Dortmund | 1 - 1 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | SIGNAL IDUNA PARK |
| 25/02/2024 | Borussia Dortmund | 2 - 3 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | BVB Stadion Dortmund |
| 01/11/2023 | Borussia Dortmund | 1 - 0 | 1899 Hoffenheim | DFB Pokal | SIGNAL IDUNA PARK |
| 29/09/2023 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 1 - 3 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 25/02/2023 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 0 - 1 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 02/09/2022 | Borussia Dortmund | 1 - 0 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | SIGNAL IDUNA PARK |
| 22/01/2022 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 2 - 3 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 27/08/2021 | Borussia Dortmund | 3 - 2 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | Signal-Iduna-Park |
| 13/02/2021 | Borussia Dortmund | 2 - 2 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | Signal-Iduna-Park |
26/04/2025
15/12/2024
25/02/2024
01/11/2023
29/09/2023
25/02/2023
02/09/2022
22/01/2022
27/08/2021
13/02/2021
Borussia Dortmund Win
1899 Hoffenheim Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 13 GD: +40
P: 13 GD: +15
P: 13 GD: +12
P: 13 GD: +9
P: 13 GD: +6
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: +1
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -10
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -16
P: 13 GD: -14
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +56
P: 19 GD: +21
P: 20 GD: +20
P: 20 GD: +10
P: 20 GD: +11
P: 19 GD: +12
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: -5
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -3
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 19 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -14
P: 20 GD: -16
P: 20 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -16
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Schlotterbeck and Brandt Seal Dortmund's Home Victory Over Hoffenheim
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 26/100. A six-pointer in the title race: Dortmund harnesses Signal Iduna Park's fortress status to dispatch in-form Hoffenheim 2-0 and cement third place with a display of clinical efficiency and defensive resolve.
Set-Piece Pressure Breaks Hoffenheim's Resistance
The intensity of this encounter revealed itself immediately through Dortmund's aerial dominance. With 12 corners, the Black and Yellows created relentless stakes at Hoffenheim's door—a suffocating pressure that gradually drained the visitors. Julian Brandt capitalized on this suffocation in the 43rd minute when Yan Couto delivered a pinpoint cross. The opener was more than earned: Dortmund controlled proceedings with 43% possession, yet prioritized precision over possession—a masterclass in ruthlessness. Eight shots, four on target, and two in the net told the story of clinical finishing.
Schlotterbeck Crowns Defensive Masterclass
Nico Schlotterbeck was the architect of this defensive fortress. With an 8.9 rating, the centre-back embodied Dortmund's backbone—not merely through his header in the 60th minute after Felix Nmecha's assist, but through his omnipresence in every critical moment. Gregor Kobel in goal required just three interventions, yet each was decisive. Hoffenheim, despite 57% possession, faltered in the balance between ambition and execution—11 shots, only 3 on target. Their 82% pass accuracy masked a fundamental problem: they lacked the cutting edge.
Hoffenheim's Form Crisis Becomes Reality
The visitors showed character but insufficient penetration. Their passing dominance suggested control, yet xG metrics (Dortmund 1.26 vs. Hoffenheim 1.22) revealed the truth: Hoffenheim was imprecise in the final third. After four matches unbeaten, the TSG tumbles back to fifth place—a sobering reminder in the Champions League battle. Dortmund, meanwhile, cements third with 28 points and broadcasts a title-race message: the Ruhr Valley giants are very much in contention.
Key Questions
What made Nico Schlotterbeck the Man of the Match?
His 8.9 rating reflects defensive dominance, a crucial goal, and aerial supremacy. Schlotterbeck was Dortmund's immovable object.
How crucial was Yan Couto's creativity?
Two key passes and one assist: Couto orchestrated Dortmund's wing play with an 8.0 rating, proving vital to their attacking flow.
Why couldn't Hoffenheim's possession translate to goals?
57% possession, three shots on target. Hoffenheim lacked precision against Dortmund's compact shape—control without conversion.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Dortmund and Hoffenheim Battle for Top-Four Supremacy
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. A winner-takes-all clash for Champions League qualification: Borussia Dortmund host 1899 Hoffenheim in a decisive contest that will reshape the title race.
The Setup
Just two points separate third-placed Dortmund from fifth-place Hoffenheim—a six-pointer that screams desperation and ambition. Both teams are in sensational Form: Hoffenheim's away record is genuinely elite (four wins from six matches), whilst Dortmund marches forward with clinical efficiency. The Balance is razor-sharp—combined, they're averaging over four goals per match. This is a match designed for entertainment, with world-class talent on both sides ready to exploit every gap.
Key Battle
Ramy Bensebaini versus Wouter Burger: The Dortmund left-back must shackle Burger's explosive box-to-box runs. Burger has delivered 3 goals and 2 assists in just five matches—a player in overdrive. Bensebaini, averaging 7.8 ratings over his last three outings, is Dortmund's defensive anchor. Whoever dominates this duel controls the tempo and, ultimately, the match.
Our Prediction
Karim Adeyemi and Gregor Kobel steer Dortmund to a narrow 2-1 victory. The hosts absorb Hoffenheim's early pressure, then strike decisively on the counter. Kobel, with two clean sheets in five matches and 2.0 saves per game, proves decisive when the pressure mounts. Hoffenheim stays dangerous throughout, but Dortmund's home fortress holds firm.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Absolutely. A genuine crunch match for Champions League places, brimming with talent and tactical intrigue.
What's the predicted outcome?
Dortmund 2-1 Hoffenheim. Home advantage and defensive solidity trump away-day brilliance.
Where are Dortmund and Hoffenheim in the league table?
Dortmund 3rd (25 points), Hoffenheim 5th (23 points). A genuine six-pointer.
What is Hoffenheim's current form?
Excellent: WDWWW. Four wins from six away matches reveal a genuinely dangerous outfit.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Wouter Burger (Hoffenheim): 3 goals, 2 assists in 5 matches, 7.6 rating. A match-winner.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.