Borussia Dortmund – 1899 Hoffenheim

Borussia Dortmund enter the clash as clear favourites, sitting second in the table with nine points from three flawless victories and a dominant 8‑2 goal tally. Hoffenheim, meanwhile, languish in 13th place, having scraped just three points from a solitary win and a modest 6‑7 goal record. The stark contrast in form – Dortmund’s unbeaten run against Hoffenheim’s two defeats – suggests a one‑sided encounter at the Signal Iduna Park. Yet the hosts will need to stay sharp, as a slip could see their title ambitions dented while the visitors will be desperate to claw back into the safety zone.