Borussia Dortmund take on the visitors Hoffenheim in the round 13 match of German Bundesliga. The match will be played on Sunday, December 7th at Signal Iduna Park (Dortmund).
Borussia Dortmund are traditionally viewed as the main challenger to Bayern, and just a few years ago they missed out on the title after slipping in the final matchday. But that was under Terzić, and his successor last summer, Nuri Sahin, completely failed to deliver. Thankfully, Kovac, who replaced him, managed something few believed in: by spring he had fought back to secure at least 4th place in the Bundesliga. This allowed the Germans to remain in the Champions League, where their performances have generally been solid. In the previous round they even produced a 4–0 demolition of Villarreal. However, domestically Dortmund have suffered far too many setbacks and inconsistencies for a team aiming to be the second-strongest side in the country. They faced Bayer both in the league and the cup recently. After beating their opponent away in Leverkusen, the team appeared to switch off and ended up losing the home match. Their inconsistency across competitions has raised concerns about their ability to maintain momentum from one match to the next. Recent fluctuations in performance also highlight a tendency to underperform against disciplined, well-organised opponents.
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Hoffenheim are once again looking strong. The “Villagers” reminded everyone of their potential two seasons ago, finishing in the top third of the table. But then came a disastrous return to the Europa League. Their domestic form also collapsed, and they came close to relegation play-offs — though they avoided them as 32 points proved enough to finish 15th. This season, however, the Sinsheim side have shown noticeable improvement. There have still been slip-ups, including a cup exit to St. Pauli on penalties. Yet in the Bundesliga they are currently not far behind the top-four group. In the previous round they even produced a convincing 3–0 win over Augsburg. Their recent league consistency suggests the team has found a clearer structure, helping them avoid the chaotic swings of the past. Hoffenheim have also demonstrated the ability to control matches more confidently, turning territorial dominance into stable results.
Dortmund won six in a row. But in the last three meetings the sides have beaten each other once. Despite Hoffenheim’s progress, Dortmund are unlikely to allow a second consecutive setback, especially at home. Our pick is a home win.
Prediction for the match: Borussia Dortmund to win.
