Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Tips & Preview – Open contest to produce goals in top six clash

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Dortmund aiming to maintain top-four spot against Hoffenheim.
Hoffenheim winless in last four; Dortmund strong in attack.
Dortmund's historical dominance over Hoffenheim continues.

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Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund

With just five games left in the German Bundesliga season, Borussia Dortmund travel to the PreZero Arena to face Hoffenheim in a crucial top-six clash on Saturday.

Both sides are looking to respond after disappointing results last weekend, but Dortmund arrive as favourites given their superior form and strong record in this fixture.

Hoffenheim News

Hoffenheim’s push for Champions League qualification has stalled in recent weeks. They are now winless in their last four matches, although they showed character by coming from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Augsburg last time out.

Christian Ilzer’s side sit sixth in the table, with three wins and four defeats in their last 10 league outings. While their attack has remained productive, scoring in eight of those matches, their defensive frailties continue to hold them back, having conceded at least twice in each of their last three games.

Their home form has also dipped. After a seven-game winning run at the PreZero Arena, Hoffenheim are now winless in their last three there. They have also struggled against top opposition, losing four of their six matches against current top-four teams this season. Their games are typically open, with over 2.5 goals in eight of their last 10 matches.

Borussia Dortmund News

Borussia Dortmund suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen last time out, ending a four-game winning streak. It was also the first time in 37 Bundesliga matches that they failed to score.

Despite that setback, Nico Kovac's men remain in a strong position, sitting second behind Bayern Munich and firmly on course for a top-four finish. They have been excellent going forward, scoring at least twice in nine of their last 10 league matches.

Defensively, they haven't been convincing, with just two clean sheets in their last seven games. Their away form has been a major strength, as they are unbeaten in their last 10 away matches. Over 2.5 goals has also been produced in six of their last eight matches on the road.

Head to Head

Dortmund have undeniably dominated this fixture, winning eight of the last 10 meetings. They have also won each of their last five visits to the PreZero Arena, and were 2-0 winners the last time these sides met.

Verdict

TSG Hoffenheim v Borussia Dortmund

Three of the last four meetings at Hoffenheim have produced over 2.5 goals, and both teams’ recent trends support a similar outcome.

Dortmund have scored at least twice in nine of their last 10 league matches, and their attacking quality should keep the streak going. BVB have also won their last five trips to the PreZero Arena, making an away win a solid pick.

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