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.
Key points
Borussia Dortmund plays Hoffenheim this Saturday.
Dortmund can secure a Champions League spot with a win.
Dortmund is second in the league with 64 points.
Hoffenheim is sixth with 51 points.
Dortmund's recent form includes a loss to Bayer Leverkusen.
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.
Borussia Dortmund team news
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.
Q&A
What does Borussia Dortmund need to achieve against Hoffenheim?
Borussia Dortmund needs to win against Hoffenheim to confirm their place in next season's Champions League.
How many points does Borussia Dortmund have in the league?
Borussia Dortmund currently has 64 points, placing them second in the league.
What was Borussia Dortmund's recent performance before facing Hoffenheim?
Before facing Hoffenheim, Borussia Dortmund suffered a 1–0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen, ending a four-game winning streak.
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