TSG Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund preview
TSG Hoffenheim host Borussia Dortmund at the PreZero Arena on September 5, 2026, in a German Bundesliga fixture scheduled for 13:30 UTC. Hoffenheim enters the match following a 3-2 defeat to FC Köln on August 29, a game in which Adam Daghim and Ozan Kabak scored for the hosts. Manager Christian Ilzer faces uncertainty regarding the availability of Fisnik Asllani and Alexander Prass, while Tim Lemperle, Patrick Wimmer, and Bambase Conte are expected to feature in the attacking setup.
Borussia Dortmund arrives in Sinsheim after opening their league campaign with a 2-0 victory against Hamburger SV, secured by goals from Serhou Guirassy and Giannis Konstantelias. The visitors followed this result with a 5-0 win over HEBC Hamburg in the DFB-Pokal on September 1. Dortmund manager Niko Kovac has Ramy Bensebaini available for this fixture, as the player's recent suspension applies only to DFB-Pokal matches. While Hoffenheim finished fifth in the Bundesliga last season, they currently sit in the lower half of the table following their opening-day loss. Dortmund, who finished as runners-up in the 2025-26 campaign, aim to maintain their perfect start to the new season.