Based on last 50 matches in "Germany. Bundesliga", up to 09/29/2023
To build a prediction for the Hoffenheim - Dortmund match, scheduled for 29 September 2023, several key factors could influence the outcome. Hoffenheim have played 50 matches, in which they won 16 of them, drew 9 times and lost 25 matches. Dortmund, having played 50 matches, won 31 times, drew 9 matches and lost 10 defeats. In the league, Hoffenheim average 1.5 goals scored per game and 1.8 conceded. Dortmund average 2.3 scored and 1.3 conceded. These sides last met on 24 February 2023 at Hoffenheim's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
The home side made a good start to the German championship. Of course, they lost in the opening round, but then won 4 matches in a row, scoring more than two goals on average. And in this home match, I believe, they may avoid defeat. And in the match, I believe, there will be three or more goals.
See why I am making this prediction. Hoffenheim are a strong attacking team, but against Dortmund they will try to score a goal and then fall back into defense. They will play on the counterattack. I expect a good defensive performance from both teams.
Unlike last season, Hoffenheim have been playing very strongly this year. Yes, sometimes they have to endure pressure in defense, but the result is ultimately achieved. And even though the team have lost 4 games in a row to Dortmund, everything will change today. Moreover, the defeats were only by o... Show more
Pre-Match Facts
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Motivation
Hoffenheim wins at homeby more than 1 goal in 5 out of 7 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)5.09
In 4 out of last 7 away matches involving Dortmund, a draw was recorded.
X4.07
Dortmund scores over 2 goals in 6 out of 12 last matches.
IT2O (2.5)2.84
In 6 out of 7 last matches, Dortmund won the second half.
2nd Half - W22.45
Hoffenheim concedes under 2 goalsat home from Dortmund in 7 out of 9 last matches.
IT2U (1.5)2.415
Hoffenheim lost to Dortmund in 5 out of 6 last matches.
W22.185
In 9 out of 12 last matches at home, Hoffenheim scores against Dortmund in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)1.74
In 12 out of 15 last home matches, Hoffenheim concedes in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)1.61
Dortmund scores over 1 goal in 20 out of 25 last matches.
IT2O (1.5)1.568
In 13 out of 16 last matches, Hoffenheim scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.504
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the starting lineup. The away side will be missing several players from the first team.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Флориан Бадштюбнер (Germany). Over the last 98 matches, he has shown 354 yellow cards (averaging 3.6 per match) and 14 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 27% of matches (26 out of 98).