Borussia Dortmund faces Hoffenheim this Saturday, needing a win to secure a Champions League spot. Dortmund is currently second in the league with 64 points, while Hoffenheim sits sixth with 51 points.
Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup/team news vs Hoffenheim
Borussia Dortmund take on Hoffenheim this Saturday in an important fixture, with Niko Kovač’s side able to confirm their place in next season’s Champions League with a win.
Dortmund currently sit second in the table on 64 points, holding an eight-point cushion over third-placed Stuttgart. Hoffenheim, meanwhile, are sixth with 51 points and still pushing for a top-four finish.
Despite a narrow 1–0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen last weekend, which ended a four-game winning run, Dortmund remain in a strong positionBeforeto that loss, they recorded consecutive away victories against Stuttgart (2–0) and Hamburg (3–2). Their away form has been particularly impressive, scoring in six straight matches on the road and losing just once in their last five league games.
In terms of team news, Karim Adeyemi will miss out again due to ongoing muscle issues.
However, Serhou Guirassy is fit to return after recovering from a minor ankle problem.
Defensively, Yan Couto is back in the squad after a muscle injury, and young defender Filippo Mané has resumed full training.
Borussia Dortmund needs to win against Hoffenheim to confirm their place in next season's Champions League.
Borussia Dortmund currently has 64 points, placing them second in the league.
Before facing Hoffenheim, Borussia Dortmund suffered a 1–0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen, ending a four-game winning streak.
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However, Dortmund are still without Emre Can and Felix Nmecha, both sidelined with long-term knee injuries.
Julian Brandt is expected to play in support of either Guirassy or Fabio Silva in attack, as Dortmund look to continue their strong form.
Possible Borussia Dortmund starting XI:Kobel; Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Bellingham, Sabitzer, Svensson; Beier, Guirassy, Brandt
The match will kick off at 2:30pm BST on Saturday, 18th April.
For viewers in the UK, the match will be broadcast on Sky Sports, with streaming available via Sky Go.
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