Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Apr 2026
Bundesliga Betting Preview: Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
Hoffenheim clash with 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 |
29 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 60 | 29 | 31 | 60:29 | 64 |
| 6 | Hoffenheim |
29 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 57 | 43 | 14 | 57:43 | 51 |
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.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Hoffenheim predicted lineup (4-3-3): Oliver Baumann (GK), Vladimir Coufal, Robin Hranac, Ozan Kabak, Albian Hajdari, Grischa Proemel, Leon Avdullahu, Andrej Kramaric, Tim Lemperle, Fisnik Asllani, Bazoumana Toure.
Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup (4-4-2): Gregor Kobel (GK), Waldemar Anton, Niklas Suele, Ramy Bensebaini, Julian Ryerson, Jobe Bellingham, Marcel Sabitzer, Daniel Svensson, Julian Brandt, Fabio Silva, Serhou Guirassy.
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.
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Key Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund league stats:
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Correct Score Prediction
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
Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim) has scored five goals in his past ten Bundesliga home games. It’s worth a play on the +190 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.
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Corners Prediction
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.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi selections include Hoffenheim on the Asian Handicap at +0.25, Yes on the Both Teams to Score market and Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim) to find the net at any time.
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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 Hoffenheim to secure victory in the Bundesliga, then the bookmakers have chalked them up at +163. Borussia Dortmund are on offer at betting odds of +143 and the draw is +270.
Dortmund can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting -130. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, Hoffenheim are -110.
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 -244.
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You will find favourite Sehrou Guirassy at +400 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +125 that he finds the net any time.
Hoffenheim have not triumphed at PreZero Arena in three straight matches. Christian Ilzer's side 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
- Bundesliga: 07/12 2025 Dortmund 2 Hoffenheim 0
- Bundesliga: 26/04 2025 Hoffenheim 2 Dortmund 3
- Bundesliga: 15/12 2024 Dortmund 1 Hoffenheim 1
- Bundesliga: 25/02 2024 Dortmund 2 Hoffenheim 3
- DFB-Pokal: 01/11 2023 Dortmund 1 Hoffenheim 0
- Bundesliga: 29/09 2023 Hoffenheim 1 Dortmund 3
- Bundesliga: 25/02 2023 Hoffenheim 0 Dortmund 1
- Bundesliga: 02/09 2022 Dortmund 1 Hoffenheim 0
- Bundesliga: 22/01 2022 Hoffenheim 2 Dortmund 3
- Bundesliga: 27/08 2021 Dortmund 3 Hoffenheim 2
Hoffenheim League Stats
Borussia Dortmund League Stats
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.60 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.80 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 5.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 59.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 58.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 53.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Hoffenheim this season are Andrej Kramaric (10), Fisnik Asllani (9), Grischa Proemel (7)
- Top Assistors for Hoffenheim this season are Bazoumana Toure (8), Vladimir Coufal (7), Fisnik Asllani (6)
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Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Lineups & Team News
Stay ahead of the game by checking the Hoffenheim vs Dortmund team news before betting. Expect the predicted and confirmed Bundesliga lineups along with timely injury updates.
Hoffenheim Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Borussia Dortmund Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Hoffenheim Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Borussia Dortmund Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Previous Hoffenheim Lineups
Previous Borussia Dortmund Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Hoffenheim Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Christian Ilzer
Borussia Dortmund Player Stats & Squad
Bundesliga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern Munich | 29 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 105:27 | 76 |
| 2 | Dortmund | 29 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 60:29 | 64 |
| 3 | Stuttgart | 29 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 60:38 | 56 |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 29 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 56:36 | 56 |
| 5 | Leverkusen | 29 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 59:39 | 52 |
| 6 | Hoffenheim | 29 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 57:43 | 51 |
| 7 | Frankfurt | 29 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 54:54 | 42 |
| 8 | Freiburg | 29 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 42:47 | 40 |
| 9 | Mainz 05 | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 35:44 | 33 |
| 10 | Augsburg | 29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 36:53 | 33 |
| 11 | Union Berlin | 29 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 33:50 | 32 |
| 12 | Hamburger SV | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 32:45 | 31 |
| 13 | FC Koln | 29 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 43:50 | 30 |
| 14 | B. M'gladbach | 29 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 35:49 | 30 |
| 15 | Werder Bremen | 29 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 32:52 | 28 |
| 16 | St. Pauli | 29 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 25:50 | 25 |
| 17 | Wolfsburg | 29 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 39:65 | 21 |
| 18 | Heidenheim | 29 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 32:64 | 19 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern Munich | 14 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 56:13 | 37 |
| 2 | Dortmund | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 33:14 | 35 |
| 3 | Stuttgart | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 26:14 | 35 |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 35:18 | 32 |
| 5 | Leverkusen | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 32:15 | 27 |
| 6 | Hoffenheim | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 29:17 | 25 |
| 7 | Freiburg | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 26:19 | 25 |
| 8 | Frankfurt | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 25:20 | 24 |
| 9 | Augsburg | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 21:26 | 22 |
| 10 | Hamburger SV | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 21:18 | 21 |
| 11 | FC Koln | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 28:25 | 19 |
| 12 | Union Berlin | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 19:22 | 18 |
| 13 | Mainz 05 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 17:18 | 17 |
| 14 | B. M'gladbach | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 18:23 | 17 |
| 15 | Werder Bremen | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 15:25 | 16 |
| 16 | St. Pauli | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 14:25 | 16 |
| 17 | Heidenheim | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 21:35 | 14 |
| 18 | Wolfsburg | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 21:31 | 9 |
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