Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Apr 2026

Bundesliga Betting Preview: Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund

Sixth-placed Hoffenheim clash with second-placed Borussia Dortmund at PreZero Arena, with kick-off set for 09:30 on Saturday 18 April.

Hoffenheim look a good bet to defeat Dortmund and we can back the home team at -139 with a +0.25 goal start on the Asian Handicap. This means splitting the stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the quest for a return.

Hoffenheim played out a 2-2 draw when last in action. This was on the road at WWK Arena against Augsburg. Christian Ilzer's side had four shots on target and enjoyed 65% possession, while Robin Hranac and Bazoumana Toure scored one goal each.

Borussia Dortmund have now enjoyed two consecutive Bundesliga road wins, while their previous league game was a 1-0 home loss against Bayer Leverkusen at Signal Iduna Park. BVB had 52% possession and managed one shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Dortmund have landed victories in their last two encounters against Hoffenheim. The most recent was a 2-0 home success at Signal Iduna Park which followed a 3-2 away win at PreZero Arena. The past 10 H2H games have involved eight Dortmund victories, a single draw and one Hoffenheim win.

Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Dortmund	34	22	7	5	70	34	36	70:34	73
5	Hoffenheim	34	18	7	9	65	52	13	65:52	61

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3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 15.1 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal. Hoffenheim have had 59.5% possession, 488.0 passes and 6.5 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 2.1 goals from 12.5 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.6 corners.

Top scorer Andrej Kramaric has found the net 4 times, Fisnik Asllani 3, with Alexander Prass and Ozan Kabak both scoring 2. Bazoumana Toure has the most assists with 4, while goalkeeper Oliver Baumann has one clean sheet.

Dortmund have won 7, lost 2 and drawn 1, averaging 14.7 attempts, 4.7 shots on goal and 2.2 goals. Niko Kovac's team average 53.6% possession, 477.5 passes, 6.8 corners awarded and 4.0 corners against them, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 3.7 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts.

Serhou Guirassy is the leading scorer with 7 goals, followed by Ramy Bensebaini on 3, with Julian Brandt and two others bagging 2. Julian Ryerson has managed 6 assists in the last 10 games, while Gregor Kobel has 3 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Hoffenheim confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Oliver Baumann (GK), Vladimir Coufal, Ozan Kabak, Albian Hajdari, Bernardo, Leon Avdullahu, Wouter Burger, Andrej Kramaric, Fisnik Asllani, Bazoumana Toure, Tim Lemperle.

Borussia Dortmund confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Gregor Kobel (GK), Niklas Suele, Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck, Julian Ryerson, Marcel Sabitzer, Jobe Bellingham, Daniel Svensson, Carney Chukwuemeka, Maximilian Beier, Fabio Silva.

Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction & Betting Tips

Approach Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, best corners advice, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

Hoffenheim +0.25 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward at odds of -139. The home team should be able to avoid defeat in this Bundesliga clash and we’re optimistic that they can land a win.

The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest Bundesliga injury news and the form guide also informs our football predictions. This data is combined with the latest stats.

Key Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Hoffenheim in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Hoffenheim in 15 of their last 20 games.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Hoffenheim 2 - 1 Dortmund

We’ve picked out a correct score of 2-1 being landed by Hoffenheim. You can secure odds of +750 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Fisnik Asllani Over 2.5 Shots -116

Fisnik Asllani (Hoffenheim) has covered the 2.5 shots total in four straight Bundesliga matches on home soil. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs wager and we’re more than happy to take the -116 available.

Latest Fisnik Asllani Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+170

First

+550

Shots

Over 2.5

-128

Under 2.5

-

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Tim Lemperle to Score +220

Tim Lemperle (Hoffenheim) has registered three goals in his past nine Bundesliga games on home soil. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +220.

Latest Tim Lemperle Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+210

First

+650

Shots

Over 2.5

+128

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Dortmund Under 4.5 Corners -108

The 4.5 corners line has not been covered by Dortmund in three straight away games, while the past seven Hoffenheim matches have seen under 4.5 corners conceded. We’re going to bet on Dortmund to fall short for Team Corners and this selection is available at -108.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Hoffenheim

Total

11.10 6.50 4.60

Home

10.90 6.60 4.30

Away

9.70 4.70 5.00

Dortmund

Total

10.80 6.80 4.00

Home

10.70 7.30 3.40

Away

8.90 3.50 5.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+102

Under 10.5

-143

Hoffenheim Corners

Over 4.5

-156

Under 4.5

+110

Dortmund Corners

Over 4.5

-132

Under 4.5

-110

Most Corners

1

-111

X

+650

2

+114

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Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

If you’re looking to wager Borussia Dortmund to secure victory in the Bundesliga, then the bookmakers have chalked them up at +155. Hoffenheim are on offer at betting odds of +143 and the draw is +280.

Hoffenheim can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting -125. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, Dortmund are -112.

The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -263.

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Full-Time Result

1

+143

X

+280

2

+155

Half-Time Result

1

+190

X

+148

2

+195

Double Chance

1X

-208

12

-400

X2

-189

Draw No Bet

1

-125

2

-112

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+112

2 Hcp +0.25

-141

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+165

Over 2.5

-217

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-263

No

+180

You will find favourite Sehrou Guirassy at +430 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +130 that he finds the net any time.

Sehrou Guirassy (Dortmund)

First

+130

Anytime

+430

Fisnik Asllani (Hoffenheim)

First

+170

Anytime

+550

Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim)

First

+175

Anytime

+575

Maximilian Beier (Dortmund)

First

+200

Anytime

+600

Tim Lemperle (Hoffenheim)

First

+210

Anytime

+650

Max Moerstedt (Hoffenheim)

First

+220

Anytime

+700

Fabio Silva (Dortmund)

First

+230

Anytime

+700

Karim Adeyemi (Dortmund)

First

+250

Anytime

+750

Julian Brandt (Dortmund)

First

+270

Anytime

+800

Bazoumana Touré (Hoffenheim)

First

+280

Anytime

+900

Grischa Prömel (Hoffenheim)

First

+350

Anytime

+1150

Ozan Kabak (Hoffenheim)

First

+430

Anytime

+1300

Ramy Bensebaïni (Dortmund)

First

+480

Anytime

+1500

Carney Chukwuemeka (Dortmund)

First

+500

Anytime

+1500

Jobe Bellingham (Dortmund)

First

+500

Anytime

+1500

Leon Avdullahu (Hoffenheim)

First

+500

Anytime

+1500

Wouter Burger (Hoffenheim)

First

+550

Anytime

+1700

Nico Schlotterbeck (Dortmund)

First

+600

Anytime

+1900

Marcel Sabitzer (Dortmund)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Bernardo Fernandes da Silva Junior (Hoffenheim)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Sehrou Guirassy (Dortmund)

Over 3.5

-122

Under 3.5

-

Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim)

Over 2.5

-106

Under 2.5

-

Tim Lemperle (Hoffenheim)

Over 2.5

+128

Under 2.5

-

Max Moerstedt (Hoffenheim)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Fabio Silva (Dortmund)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-

Fisnik Asllani (Hoffenheim)

Over 2.5

-128

Under 2.5

-

Bazoumana Touré (Hoffenheim)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-

Ozan Kabak (Hoffenheim)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Grischa Prömel (Hoffenheim)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Julian Brandt (Dortmund)

Over 1.5

-137

Under 1.5

-

Karim Adeyemi (Dortmund)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Maximilian Beier (Dortmund)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Ramy Bensebaïni (Dortmund)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-

Carney Chukwuemeka (Dortmund)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

-

Jobe Bellingham (Dortmund)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Leon Avdullahu (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-

Wouter Burger (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Nico Schlotterbeck (Dortmund)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Marcel Sabitzer (Dortmund)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Bernardo Fernandes da Silva Junior (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Bundesliga matches only
Hoffenheim have not triumphed at PreZero Arena in three straight matches. The Kraichgauers have recorded seven victories, two defeats and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.40 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

Dortmund haven’t tasted defeat in ten consecutive away matches. BVB have six wins and four draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Dortmund won 3-2 when they last played Hoffenheim at PreZero Arena. Dortmund have won five of the past 6 H2H games at PreZero Arena, with Hoffenheim picking up one win.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Hoffenheim Home Stats		7-1-2	3.20	2.40	0.80	7	3	6	4
Borussia Dortmund Away Stats		6-4-0	2.90	1.90	1.00	6	4	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Lineups & Team News

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