Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Lineup April 2026 – An exciting Bundesliga match returns, this time bringing together Hoffenheim and Borussia Dortmund in a highly crucial encounter for both teams. It is not only about the battle for points, but also about determining their chances at the top of the standings.

Borussia Dortmund has the opportunity to deliver a significant blow to Hoffenheim’s hopes of securing a top-four position in the Bundesliga on matchday 30 of the 2025/2026 season.

The match is scheduled to take place at PreZero Arena on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 03:30 PM local time.

Dortmund, currently in second place with 64 points, holds a considerable advantage over Hoffenheim, who has collected 51 points after a 2-2 draw against Augsburg on April 10, while the home team is currently five points behind the top-four zone.

Before the match begins, here is the Mansion Sports prediction for the Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund lineup in April 2026 below.

Team Conditions Ahead of the Match

Hoffenheim

Hoffenheim cannot complain much about the draw against Augsburg considering they produced less than one expected goal from 13 attempts, with an average of only 0.08 xG per shot.

The home side has not secured a victory in their last four Bundesliga matches, collecting only two points from a possible 12, although coach Christian Ilzer acknowledges that his team still has to face Stuttgart, who is in third place and five points ahead.

Die Kraichgauer has conceded at least two goals in five of their last seven matches, although during that period they have also managed to score two or more goals on three occasions.

Hoffenheim will attempt to avenge their 2-0 defeat to Dortmund in their previous meeting in December 2025, but they also failed to defeat the visitors in the 2024-25 Bundesliga season, and a loss in this match would mark their third consecutive defeat.

Hoffenheim’s home performance at PreZero Arena has also been unconvincing in recent weeks, with two defeats and one draw in their last three matches at the stadium.

Borussia Dortmund

Dortmund was actually quite unfortunate in their 1-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen on April 11, as players such as Serhou Guirassy and Daniel Svensson failed to capitalize on clear chances in front of goal.

Coach Niko Kovač is not overly concerned about threats from teams below them, as Dortmund still leads their competitors by eight points with only five matches remaining.

That defeat ended a run of four consecutive victories, and Leverkusen became the first team other than Bayern Munich to defeat them in the Bundesliga this season.

Dortmund has scored nine goals in their last five matches and conceded only four, and it should be noted that the recent defeat was the only league match this season in which they failed to score.

Die Borussen has also been impressive in away matches, with four wins and one draw in their last five Bundesliga away fixtures.

Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Lineup April 2026

Hoffenheim (4-3-3)

Regarding Hoffenheim’s squad condition, winger Bazoumana Toure is being linked with major clubs such as Liverpool and will certainly aim to deliver an impressive performance in the attacking line, which will also include Tim Lemperle and Fisnik Asllani.

Leon Avdullahu is likely to play as a defensive midfielder in a three-man midfield system, and he will support the defensive line occupied by Robin Hranac and Ozan Kabak.

Borussia Dortmund (3-4-3)

Regarding Dortmund’s squad condition, they could be without up to five players, including Emre Can, who has a knee injury, and Yan Couto, who is dealing with a muscle issue.

Injuries in defense could result in Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck, and Ramy Bensebaini forming a back three, while Julian Ryerson is likely to be deployed as a wing-back.

Striker Serhou Guirassy is currently dealing with a foot problem, so Fabio Silva is expected to be deployed alongside Maximilian Beier and Julian Brandt in the attacking line.

This match is expected to be highly engaging as both teams have significant objectives. Hoffenheim aims to maintain its hopes of finishing in the top four, while Dortmund seeks to secure its position at the top of the standings.

With the current squad compositions and recent performances, this match has the potential to deliver an intense contest worthy of being watched until the final minute.