Borussia Dortmund will face Hoffenheim this Saturday in a crucial Bundesliga match. A victory will secure Dortmund’s spot in the upcoming Champions League season. Currently, Dortmund holds second place in the league with 64 points, leading Stuttgart by eight points. Hoffenheim, on the other hand, is in sixth place with 51 points, vying for a top-four finish.
Recent Performances
Despite a recent setback, Dortmund remains in a solid position. They suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen last weekend, ending a four-match winning streak. Prior to this defeat, Dortmund enjoyed away victories against Stuttgart (2-0) and Hamburg (3-2). Their away performance has been particularly commendable, with goals scored in six consecutive matches and just one loss in their last five league outings.
Borussia Dortmund Team News
In terms of player availability, Dortmund will miss Karim Adeyemi, who is sidelined due to persistent muscle issues. However, Serhou Guirassy has returned after a minor ankle injury. Defensively, Yan Couto is also back in the squad, while young defender Filippo Mané has resumed full training. Unfortunately, Emre Can and Felix Nmecha remain unavailable due to long-term knee injuries. Julian Brandt is expected to support either Guirassy or Fabio Silva in the attack.
Predicted Lineup for Borussia Dortmund
Here’s a look at the anticipated starting XI for Dortmund:
- Kobel
- Anton
- Schlotterbeck
- Bensebaini
- Ryerson
- Bellingham
- Sabitzer
- Svensson
- Beier
- Guirassy
- Brandt
Match Details
The match kicks off at 2:30 PM BST on Saturday, April 18th. It will be broadcasted in the UK on Sky Sports, with streaming available via Sky Go.
