Borussia Dortmund vs 1899 Hoffenheim: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Sunday, 7 December, 2025 11:30
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Match Importance
This Bundesliga matchup between Borussia Dortmund and 1899 Hoffenheim carries significant weight as both teams aim to solidify their positions in the upper echelon of the league. With Dortmund currently sitting in third place with 25 points and Hoffenheim just behind in fifth with 23 points, a win for either side could have considerable implications for their title ambitions and European qualification hopes.
Current Form & Trends
Both teams come into this encounter with solid recent performances, but they exhibit contrasting styles and strengths.
- Borussia Dortmund: The Black and Yellows have shown resilience with a recent record of 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They have a strong home advantage, averaging 1.8 goals scored and only 0.8 conceded per match at home, indicating they are difficult to break down in their fortress.
- 1899 Hoffenheim: Hoffenheim is riding a wave of momentum, boasting an impressive four wins and one draw in their last five outings. They have been prolific in attack, scoring an average of 2.4 goals per match away from home, making them a significant threat on the road.
Head-to-Head
Historically, Borussia Dortmund has had a dominant edge over Hoffenheim, winning six out of the last eight encounters and only losing once. The matches have been high-scoring affairs, with an average of 3.5 goals per game in their recent meetings. In their last five clashes, results have varied, with scores of 2-3, 1-1, 2-3, 1-3, and 0-1 highlighting both teams’ attacking prowess and defensive vulnerabilities.
Tactical Analysis & Key Players
In terms of tactics, Dortmund tends to play a high-pressing game that looks to exploit any weaknesses in the opposition's defense. The absence of N. Schlotterbeck could impact their defensive solidity, but they still have capable players like R. Bensebaini and W. Anton who can anchor their backline. Hoffenheim, on the other hand, thrives on quick transitions and attacking football, with a focus on utilizing the pace of their forwards to stretch defenses. V. Coufal’s consistent performances will be vital in maintaining their defensive shape against Dortmund's attackers.
AI Prediction
Winner Prediction: Home Win.
Predicted Score: Borussia Dortmund 2 - 1 1899 Hoffenheim
Reasoning: Dortmund's strong home form and historical advantage in head-to-head matchups give them the upper hand, despite Hoffenheim's impressive attacking record.
Betting Tips
- Safe Bet: Match Winner - Home @ 1.64 (52.9%).
- Value Bet: Goals Over/Under - Over 2.5 @ 1.52 (66%).
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Trends for Borussia Dortmund vs 1899 Hoffenheim Football 7 Dec, 2025 11:30
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 6 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
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Defensive Fortress
Borussia Dortmund have league's best defense — hard to break down
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Chance Creation Masterclass
Both teams create high-quality chances (xG 1.5+) — expect end-to-end attacking football with multiple big chances
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Borussia Dortmund vs 1899 Hoffenheim, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner — Borussia Dortmund @ 1.64 ✅ 
✅Borussia Dortmund
- WonH2H6/875%Borussia Dortmund have won 6 of their last 8 Bundesliga matches vs 1899 Hoffenheim
- Efficient ScoringH2H6/875%Borussia Dortmund efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 6 of their last 8 Bundesliga matches vs 1899 Hoffenheim
- League Best DefenseLeague5/570%Borussia Dortmund concede only 0.80 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- Top Table FormLeague65%Borussia Dortmund are currently 3rd in the table (Top 3)
- High xG PerformanceRecent13/13100%Borussia Dortmund create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 13 of their last 13 Bundesliga (Home) matches
- Good Goal RatioRecent13/13100%Borussia Dortmund have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 13 of their last 13 Bundesliga (Home) matches
❌1899 Hoffenheim
- Not WinH2H7/888%1899 Hoffenheim have not won in 7 of their last 8 Bundesliga matches vs Borussia Dortmund
- LostH2H6/875%1899 Hoffenheim have lost 6 of their last 8 Bundesliga matches vs Borussia Dortmund
⚽ Both Teams To Score — Yes @ 1.58 ⚠️ 
Borussia Dortmund(1 trends)
- Strong DefenseLeague3/560%Borussia Dortmund score well (1.80/match) but have strong defense at home (0.80 conceded) - opponents fail to score in 60% of matches
1899 Hoffenheim(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague5/683%1899 Hoffenheim score (2.33/match) and concede (1.17/match) regularly in away matches - BTTS in 83% of matches (league avg: 56%)
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals — Over 2.5 @ 1.52 ✅ 
Borussia Dortmund(1 trends)
- Good Goal RatioRecent13/13100%Borussia Dortmund have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 13 of their last 13 Bundesliga (Home) matches
1899 Hoffenheim(2 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague6/675%1899 Hoffenheim score 2.33 goals/match in away matches (+45% above league average)
- Over 2.5 GoalsRecent12/1675%Over 2.5 goals in 12 of their last 16 Bundesliga (Away) matches
🛡️ Double Chance — Borussia Dortmund Win or Draw @ 1.21 ✅ 
✅Borussia Dortmund
- Undefeated at HTH2H8/8100%Borussia Dortmund are undefeated at half time in their last 8 8 matches vs 1899 Hoffenheim
- League Best DefenseLeague5/570%Borussia Dortmund concede only 0.80 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- Top Table FormLeague65%Borussia Dortmund are currently 3rd in the table (Top 3)
❌1899 Hoffenheim
- Not WinH2H7/888%1899 Hoffenheim have not won in 7 of their last 8 Bundesliga matches vs Borussia Dortmund
⚡ Team Total Goals — Borussia Dortmund Over 1.5 Goals @ 1.52 ✅ 
✅Borussia Dortmund
- Scored 1+H2H8/8100%Borussia Dortmund scored 1+ goals in their last 8 8 matches vs 1899 Hoffenheim
- First Half SpecialistsH2H6/875%Borussia Dortmund score in first half in 6 of their last 8 Bundesliga matches vs 1899 Hoffenheim
- First Half SpecialistsRecent10/1377%Borussia Dortmund score in first half in 10 of their last 13 Bundesliga (Home) matches
🟨 Cards Over/Under — Over 3.5 Cards @ 2.20 ⚠️ 
Borussia Dortmund(1 trends)
- Many CardsH2H6/875%Borussia Dortmund receive 2+ cards in 6 of their last 8 Bundesliga matches vs 1899 Hoffenheim
1899 Hoffenheim(1 trends)
- Many CardsH2H8/8100%1899 Hoffenheim receive 2+ cards in 8 of their last 8 Bundesliga matches vs Borussia Dortmund
🚩 Corners Over/Under — Over 9.5 Corners @ 1.67 ⚠️ 
Borussia Dortmund(1 trends) — avg 7.6 (+56% above league)
- Many CornersLeague5/585%Borussia Dortmund average 7.6 corners/match at home (+56% above league avg 4.9)
1899 Hoffenheim(1 trends) — avg 4.3 (-11% below league)
- Few CornersLeague6/676%1899 Hoffenheim average 4.3 corners/match in away matches (-11% below league avg 4.9)
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Borussia Dortmund vs 1899 Hoffenheim
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
⏰ First Half: 1899 Hoffenheim is stronger in the first half (13 vs 8).
🔄 Second Half: Borussia Dortmund is stronger in the second half (24 vs 11).
⚡ Final Stage: Borussia Dortmund is stronger in the final minutes (16 vs 8).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Borussia Dortmund
✈️ 1899 Hoffenheim
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Borussia Dortmund - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
✈️ 1899 Hoffenheim - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Borussia Dortmund - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
⚡ Pressure Analysis
⏰ Timing Patterns
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
✈️ 1899 Hoffenheim - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
⚡ Pressure Analysis
⏰ Timing Patterns
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🚀 Away Fast Start: 1899 Hoffenheim often scores in the first 15 minutes (6 vs 2)
- First Goal Away: High probability of 1899 Hoffenheim scoring first
- ⏰ Away First Half: 1899 Hoffenheim is stronger in the first half (13 vs 8)
- First Half Result: Consider 1899 Hoffenheim to win the first half
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Borussia Dortmund shows superior performance after the break (24 vs 11 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Borussia Dortmund winning the second half
- ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Borussia Dortmund excels in the closing minutes (16 vs 8 late goals)
- Last Goal Scorer: High probability of Borussia Dortmund scoring the final goal
- Late Goals Market: Consider bets on goals after 75th minute
- Overall Result: Borussia Dortmund has an advantage in the match
- Home Handicap: Consider Borussia Dortmund handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Borussia Dortmund):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: High - team creates many dangerous moments. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (1899 Hoffenheim):
Momentum: Weak - team may lose concentration. Pressure: High - team creates many dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Home team has a significant advantage in the second half and final stage. We recommend bets on second half result, late goals, and home team victory.
Borussia Dortmund vs 1899 Hoffenheim Head-to-head statistics for Sun 7 Dec, 2025 @ 11:30 Bundesliga
Borussia Dortmund vs 1899 Hoffenheim: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Borussia Dortmund and away matches for 1899 Hoffenheim
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Match Prediction: Home vs Away
🎯 Asian Handicap Predictions
| Handicap | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11.5% Low 4.40 | 4.1% Low N/A |
| -2 | 18.9% Low 4.02 | 8.1% Low N/A |
| -1.5 | 26.2% Low 2.59 | 12.1% Low 10.00 |
| -1 | 37.2% Low 2.03 | 20.3% Low 10.25 |
| -0.5 | 48.2% Low 1.63 | 28.4% Low 4.50 |
| +0.5 | 71.5% High 1.19 | 51.8% Medium 2.40 |
| +1 | 79.7% High 1.06 | 62.8% Medium 1.88 |
| +1.5 | 87.8% High 1.05 | 73.8% High 1.55 |
| +2 | 91.9% High N/A | 81.1% High 1.27 |
| +2.5 | 95.9% High N/A | 88.4% High 1.20 |
📊 Asian Handicap Details
- Total outcomes: 20
- Sum of probabilities: 999.74%
- Expected: ~300% (multiple independent pairs)
- ⚠️ High total - this is normal for Asian Handicap (multiple independent pairs)
Match Prediction: Home vs Away
Team Total Predictions
| Team | Outcome | Probability | Confidence | Best Odds |
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| Home | Over 1.5 | 59.15% | Medium | 1.52 |
| Under 1.5 | 40.85% | Low | 2.65 | |
| Away | Over 1.5 | 45.29% | Low | 2.89 |
| Under 1.5 | 54.71% | Medium | 1.44 | |
| Home | Over 2.5 | 32.08% | Low | 2.62 |
| Under 2.5 | 67.92% | Medium | 1.52 | |
| Away | Over 2.5 | 19.93% | Low | 8.00 |
| Under 2.5 | 80.07% | High | 1.10 |
Team Total Details
- Thresholds: 1.5, 2.5 goals
- Markets: Total - Home, Total - Away
- Each team has Over/Under predictions for each threshold
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| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 5 | 7 | 12 | |||
| Wins | 3 | 4 | 7 | |||
| Draws | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Losses | 0 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.8 | 9 | 1.7 | 12 | 1.8 | 21 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.8 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0.9 | 11 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 5 | 2.4 | 17 | 1.8 | 22 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 1 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0.6 | 3 | 0.4 | 3 | 0.5 | 6 |
| Corners | 7.6 | 38 | 3.1 | 22 | 5 | 60 |
| Fouls | 11.8 | 59 | 10.7 | 75 | 11.2 | 134 |
| Offsides | 1.6 | 8 | 1.3 | 9 | 1.4 | 17 |
| Shots | 15.8 | 79 | 10.1 | 71 | 12.5 | 150 |
| Shots on Goal | 5.6 | 28 | 3.6 | 25 | 4.4 | 53 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 6 | 6 | 12 | |||
| Wins | 3 | 4 | 7 | |||
| Draws | 0 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Losses | 3 | 0 | 3 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.8 | 11 | 2.3 | 14 | 2.1 | 25 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.7 | 10 | 1.2 | 7 | 1.4 | 17 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.7 | 10 | 2.2 | 13 | 1.9 | 23 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Clean Sheets | 0.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 2 |
| Corners | 6.3 | 38 | 4.3 | 26 | 5.3 | 64 |
| Fouls | 14.7 | 88 | 14.7 | 88 | 14.7 | 176 |
| Offsides | 2 | 12 | 1.8 | 11 | 1.9 | 23 |
| Shots | 13.8 | 83 | 12.8 | 77 | 13.3 | 160 |
| Shots on Goal | 4 | 24 | 5.2 | 31 | 4.6 | 55 |


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