Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund prediction, preview & betting tips – 18/04/26

Hoffenheim cannot afford further mistakes in the Bundesliga, and should they fail to beat visitors Borussia Dortmund at PreZero Arena on Saturday, their Champions League hopes could lie in ruin.

Dortmund are comfortable in second place with 64 points, but sixth-placed Hoffenheim only have 51 points, and they trail both third and fourth place by five points with just five matchweeks remaining.

Read on for our Hoffenheim vs. Borussia Dortmund and click here to find more betting tips for today.

Hoffenheim vs. Borussia Dortmund key stats

• Borussia Dortmund have scored exactly two goals in five of their last seven league outings. 
• Hoffenheim have only scored two or more goals in three of their last seven games.
• Dortmund have kept just two clean sheets in their past 12 matches away from home.
• The hosts have scored just two goals in their three most recent home fixtures.

Hoffenheim vs. Borussia Dortmund preview: A crucial three points up for grabs

Hoffenheim looked like a firm favourite to claim a place in the top four, but they have taken just six points from the last 21 on offer, and they are currently winless in four league games.

Boss Christian Ilzer most recently oversaw a 2-2 stalemate with Augsburg on April 10, but while he will be pleased that his players came back from a 2-0 deficit to earn a point, it was no doubt a missed opportunity ahead of difficult final few weeks.

The hosts not only have to faced Dortmund, but they still have to face Stuttgart, who they will likely have to beat in matchweek 32 if they are to climb their way back into the top four.

If Hoffenheim are to get the better of the visitors, they will need winger Bazoumana Toure to be at the peak of his powers, though he will still need support from fellow forwards Tim Lemperle and Fisnik Asllani.

Dortmund were beaten 1-0 by Bayer Leverkusen on April 11, and that defeat brought to an end a streak of four consecutive victories.

A loss for BVB would allow first-placed Bayern Munich to go 15 points clear at the top of the table, though they would only in fact need a draw this weekend in that scenario to claim yet another title at Black and Yellow's expense.

Niko Kovac's side not only won 2-0 in the reverse fixture in December 2025, but they are also unbeaten in three meetings with Hoffenheim, winning on two occasions.

With centre-back Emre Can still sidelined, there is little reason to doubt the inclusion of Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck and Ramy Bensebaini in defence as a trio.

Hoffenheim vs. Borussia Dortmund form guide & betting tips

Whispers predicts: Hoffenheim 1-2 Borussia Dortmund

Though the weekend's clash could be closely fought, Dortmund's impressive form perhaps indicates that they should be seen as favourites, with an away win priced at 2.5.

Considering BVB have frequently scored at least two goals, it makes sense to predict Borussia Dortmund to Score Over 1.5 Goals, an outcome that is valued at 1.85.

It should be noted that Dortmund have only kept two cleans sheets in 12 away matches, so opting for Both Teams to Score at 1.44 would be sensible.

However, given the hosts have encountered difficulties in the final third at home, it would be sensible to predict Under 1.5 Goals for Hoffenheim, a prediction priced at 1.8.

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