Borussia Dortmund welcome TSG Hoffenheim to Signal Iduna Park for Sunday’s Bundesliga showdown.
The top-five rivals currently occupy third and fifth spots respectively. Dortmund sit third on 25 points, with Hoffenheim two points behind after 12 games.
Notably, Hoffenheim are the only team other than Bayern Munich who are yet to suffer an away defeat in the Bundesliga this campaign.
Dortmund’s unbeaten home streak came to an end with a frustrating 1-0 DFB-Pokal last-16 loss to Leverkusen despite registering 20 shots. It was a first home defeat since March.
They’re positioned third in the league table, buoyed by a recent 2-1 league triumph over Leverkusen, where Serhou Guirassy tops their scoring charts with five Bundesliga strikes, However, he’s netted just once in his past 11 league domestic outings.
Borussia Dortmund team news
Niklas Süle is back in full training following a nagging toe problem that kept him out since late October, offering Dortmund a vital defensive reinforcement. The Germany international joined the main group session on Friday and is ready for selection, but head coach Niko Kovač suggested a cautious reintegration after his extended absence. Süle’s seasoned defending and command in the air will be crucial against Hoffenheim’s robust attackers.
Maximilian Beier featured as a substitute in Tuesday’s 0-1 DFB-Pokal reverse against Bayer Leverkusen, entering midway through the second half after shaking off a hamstring issue that sidelined him for multiple weeks.
The 22-year-old showed sharp movement during his 25-minute appearance and may challenge for a start, bringing speed and penetration to complement Serhou Guirassy up top.
Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup
Possible Borussia Dortmund starting XI: Kobel; Anselmino, Anton, Schlotterbeck; Ryerson, Sabitzer, Nmecha, Svensson; Adeyemi, Brandt; Guirassy.
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 4:30pm BST on Sunday, 7th December.
How to watch Borussia Dortmund vs Hoffenheim?
Fans from UK can watch the match on TNT sports.
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